... irresistible. Lucy Westenra also experiences a mixture of terror and fascination when attacked by the Count. It is no coincidence that Lucy, Dracula's first and only conquest is portrayed as being extremely attractive to men. It is Lucy's three brave suitors who hunt down and destroy Dracula. The subtext of 'Dracula' is about sexual morality. In Stoker's world, sex is a temptation that is ... almost irresistible, but must be avoided or the consequences will be dire. This message had a huge appeal for a late Victorian audience and provides ... being challenged. These New Women could be c...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate