... to establish a sense of realism in his story. The book is composed of extracts from characters" diaries, letters and telegrams, all having been carefully dated. The use of dates creates a context for the novel. Being set in a particular time frame, the narrative becomes more closely linked to the reader. As the story is told from several perspectives, the narrative cannot follow ... novel was written at the end of the nineteenth century, a period of great scientific and technological progress, and it is clear that Stoker wished to set "Dracula" in a decidedly modern context. In order to...

• Word Count: 1779
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... real life. With many characters symbolising someone in his life and his fears of women being prevailed through his character Johnathon. Dracula is liberating and eye-catching in its transgressive context and ideas, yet it also horrified (and amused) its readers in the way that it challenged the boundaries of acceptability. These boundaries were those of anti-Christianity, sexual and erotic ... has magical powers. It is said that you must let God into your heart, Dracula may not enter someones house unless they invite him. God is referred to in the bible as being the light, which symboli...

• Word Count: 1643
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate