Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Dracula and the Gothic Genere
Dracula fits into the gothic genre of fiction. Throughout the novel we see classic signs that fit into this genre. The counts spookey old castle is one of the largest signs that the gothic genre is evident. The atmosphere of suspense and mystery is also clear throughout the first nine chapters. It is showen throughout the first few chapters as Jonathan Harker goes through his travel to Count Draculas castle and also describing what he experinces while living there. There is a sense of impending doom as we read through Mr. Harpers journal because he does not know how to escape from the castle or how to get help. Another element of the gothic genre is the element of romance. This is showen in Mina Murrays journals entries. In them she describes her feelings of worry for Mr. Harker because she has not recieved a letter from him since he left for the castle.
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i sort of understand what you trying to say. i guess from your point of view, it sems to be right. because its true, that the Dracula's castle indicates the silence and mina's journal shows her love and concern towards her beloved Jonatthan, which shows romance. Good point.
You could say that Bram Stoker was gender bias in is novel down to the manliness of the castle itself. From its ruggedness and unattractiveness. The castle had no feminine characteristics about, not even the softness of a rose. That was left for the women to portray as jackie points out the worriness of Mina for Jonathon.
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