... any point during the story line. The Cross and the Host were the only way of attacking and hurting the vampires. Through out the book the characters prayed The Son, The Father, and The Holy Spirit. This shows that the Catholic Church was very strong. The citizens of Romania, and even Dr Van Helsing of Germany were all Catholics. Lots of gothic lore ... ...
... attended Trinity College, where he was named "University Athlete."" Also, while at Trinity, Stoker developed a taste for theatre. Although he always knew he wanted to be a writer Stoker followed his father's career as a civil servant. During eight years as a civil servant he began to write. In 1878, Stoker became the manager for the up and coming actor, Henry Irving. Also, in ... 1878 he married Florence Balcombe whom gave birth to his only child, a son, named Noel. Balcombe and Stoker are said to have became estranged though they kept up appearances until Stoker's death in 1912. Bram S...
