Defeating Dracula

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This paper discusses Bram Stoker's famous vampire, Dracula. It specifically focuses on ways that a vampire can be defeated. It compares modern audiences' familiarity with the traditional means of fighting and killing vampires with the ways presented in the book. The paper then examines Dracula's strengths and weaknesses and develops the writer's plan for finding and destroying the vampire.

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"I also have reservations about including Seward in the hunting party. At first blush, seems as if he would be helpful in a vampire expedition. After all, he studied Renfield, and would be able to recognize the same type of influence and infatuation if Dracula chose another minion. However, one might hesitate before choosing Dr. Seward for such an expedition because of his reliance on chloral to sleep. (Stoker, 161). Dependence on any drug is a potentially fatal weakness, and Dracula appears adept at exploiting personal weakness. Therefore, Seward could possibly be a liability in hunting. However, if one were to be certain that Seward did not use any drugs while on the expedition, his experience would prove invaluable. After all, Seward saw the steps that Van Helsing took to counteract Dracula's impact on Lucy. Therefore, if Van Helsing were to fall victim to the vampire, the hunting party might still have some chance of success."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Stoker, Bram. Dracula. Mountain View, CA: Plain Label Books, 1897.

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