Dracula
The aspect of Dracula that makes it so frightening, as opposed to contemporary horror, is that of the strong persona of Count Dracula himself. For all of the terror he inspires, The Count has few appearances in the novel, instead using his mystique to frighten the reader. While nearly all current books and films in the horror genre focus on the aspects of violence and shock appeal, Dracula uses the element of suspense to captivate the reader. By using the element of fear, Bram Stoker keeps the reader turning the pages in anticipation of the next series of terrifying events to occur. One of the major factors in the horror of Dracula is that so much of Count Dracula's actions are centered around the carnal and bestial, desires which are considered unnatural for humans. The Count is purely carnal and animal in nature, making him so terrifying for the men and women that become ensnared in his bloodlust. An example of The Count's animalistic traits can be found in his appearance. With his sharp canine teeth and rather hairy body, The Count certainly gives the impression of being something other than human. As stated in Jonathan Harker's journal, "...lofty domed forehead, and hair growing scantily round the temp
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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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