The paper shows the differences between the different portraits of vampires in Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula” and Anne Rice’s “Interview with the Vampire”.
The vampires today own seductive features since they are mainly very good-looking and irresistible. These are characteristics the ancient vampire in literature do not have. Bram Stoker’s Dracula laid the foundation for the vampire cult in 1897.
In 1976 Anne Rice published her novel Interview with the Vampire. Her novels turned the image of vampire’s upside down because her vampires become good-looking and live with us, since her protagonists were not only monstrous creatures. They have feelings and thoughts and also human problems.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Dracula
- Plot
- Appearance
- Interview with a Vampire…
- Plot
- Appearance
- Conclusion…
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to highlight the differences between the classic portrayal of vampires as presented in Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and the more modern depiction by Anne Rice in her novel "Interview with the Vampire." By comparing and contrasting the two works, this paper seeks to demonstrate how the vampire's image has evolved in literature.
- The evolution of the vampire image in literature
- The contrasting portrayal of vampires in classic and contemporary works
- The impact of religious and cultural contexts on the portrayal of vampires
- The exploration of human desires and fears reflected in the vampire figure
- The representation of the vampire as both monstrous and human-like
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper commences with an introductory chapter that sets the stage for the comparative analysis of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and Anne Rice's "Interview with the Vampire." The focus shifts to "Dracula," delving into its plot and characterization. The chapter on "Dracula" provides a detailed account of the narrative, emphasizing the central characters and their interactions, including the encounters with Dracula, the female vampires, and the pursuit of the Count by the vampire hunters. The chapter explores the theme of Dracula's appearance, examining the descriptions provided by Jonathan Harker in his diary, highlighting key features such as Dracula's cold demeanor, physical characteristics, and lack of reflection in mirrors. The chapter also delves into the portrayal of Dracula as a complex figure who blurs the lines between human and animal, highlighting the potential for Dracula to be interpreted as a projection of Harker's own inner darkness.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this work include vampire literature, Gothic literature, Bram Stoker, Anne Rice, Dracula, Interview with the Vampire, vampire image, monstrous, human-like, religious themes, cultural context, desire, fear, and the evolution of the vampire in literature.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2020, Vampires in "Dracula" by Bram Stoker and "Interview with the Vampire" by Anne Rice, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1244979
