Before reading, I didn't really know what to expect from this novel- the ending or if the way it was written (in letter/diary entry forms), but was very pleasantly surprised. Throughout the beginning of the novel (the first few chapters of Jonathan Harkers journal), you can tell that other vampire-type stories were all inspired by Stoker. He writes about how the count doesn't eat, there are no mirrors in his castle and how aversed he is to crucifix's. I do like the references to Whitby, having been there myself I know they're obsessed with Dracula.
Dracula is described as well to be animalistic, like a 'lizard' scaling the castle, how his cape is like 'wings' and how he has a control over the howling wolves. I think Jonathan is an interesting character, writing truthfully of his fears and how he feels trapped like a prisoner.
With characters Lucy and Mina however, I find things all a bit too romantic. They live for getting married and having children and especially Lucy seems very naive and immature. Mina on the other hand I think changes considerably throughout the novel and her character really matures and grows by the end of the novel. This was probably my favourite read of the summer though!
No comments:
Post a Comment