thesis statement

thesis statement

1. Superstitious beliefs in the Victorian era influenced religious beliefs.

   • "He came back with a handful of wild garlic from the box waiting in the hall, but which had not been opened, and placed the flowers amongst the others on and around the bed. (179)
   • "My only comfort is that we are in the hands of God." (378)
   • "First he fastened up the windows and latched them securely; next, taking a handful of the flowers, he rubbed them all over the sashes, as though to ensure that every whiff of air that might get in would be laden with the garlic smell.
     • Then with the wisp he rubbed all over the jamb of the door, above, below, and at each side, and round the fireplace in the same way." (158)

2. The Victorian era involved a lot or religion crisis throughout Dracula, protection is being used with crucifixes and religious symbols.

   • "Keep this near your heart'- as he spoke he lifted a little silver crucifix and held it out to me." (206)
   • "She then rose and dried her eyes, and taking a crucifix from her neck offered it to me." (7)
   • "When we started, the crowd round the inn door, which had by this time swelled to a considerable size, all made the sign of the cross and pointed two fingers towards me." (14)