Anti-Christianity is a major reoccurring theme throughout Bram Stokers Dracula. .
In chapter 1 as Jonathon Harker is travelling to Castle Dracula he is met by several people who give him a crucifix when he tell them where he is heading. The rosary protects him when Jonathon cuts himself shaving, Dracula lunges for his throat but stops when he sees the crucifix around Jonathon's neck. Another example of one of the superstitious acts is later in the book when Van Helsing makes a Holy Circle' with hosts to keep vampires out and to keep Mina safe. All of these are examples in which some are forms of Christian beliefs are used to prevent the attack of the Dracula. Dracula has several powers that the Christian's believe no one but God could control the weather, wild animals, he can change form and 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 symbolizes happiness or life. Dracula's powers are limited during the light and his powers are stronger in the night, during darkness, which symbolizes evil. .
Dracula is also portrayed as the Anti-Christ by having similarities with Jesus in an evil way. .
Sex and erotic behaviour is also a major theme of this text, during the era in which Dracula was released this subject was taboo although it also emphasized that the subject of sex before marriage and eroticism within a text and society was incorrect. Eroticism is largely evident with the three irresistible women which johnathon encounters.
"I was afraid to raise my eyelids, but looked out and saw perfectly under the lashes. The girl went on her knees, and bent over me, simply gloating. There was a deliberate voluptuousness which was both thrilling and repulsive, and as she arched her neck, she actually licked her lips like an animal .Lower and lower went her head as the lips went below the range of my mouth and chin and seemed about to fasten on my throat.