Themes in Dracula

Themes in Dracula

1. Death

   • Dracula is creature that seems non-human therefore is referred to as dead

2. Love

   • Harker and Mina
   • Most acts of good are done in order the name of love

3. Religion

   • The use of religious protection, cross etc

4. Patriarchy

   • Women are deemed less than men

5. Good vs Evil

   • Purity vs whore
   • Symbols of light v dark resemble this

6. Sex and lust

   • Female vampires portrayed as lustful

7. Science

   • scientific mind-sets are the downfall of the men