Fear In Dracula

Fear is a powerful emotion that can have an impact on our thoughts, behaviors, and perceptions. In horror fiction, Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula" is a prime example of a story that has successfully evoked fear in its readers for generations. Stoker's portrayal of Dracula has had a profound impact on the depiction of vampires in Twilight. The character has been altered in many ways for several reasons in the Twilight series.

There are numerous reasons as to why Stephenie Meyer altered the image of Dracula in the series Twilight. The main reasoning behind this being that directors of the other Dracula films altered him to fit into each audience's expectation. “In the course of Count Dracula’s mythic existence, he has transmuted from a hideous

“Edward looks like a villain and threatening. He advises Bella to stay away on many occasions because he refers to himself as an ‘evil guy’ and suggests that he goes ‘to hell.' His vampirism is specifically seen as a curse. Edward is more angelic than monstrous in Bella's eyes, and she ‘can still justify that he had been the 'hero.' She contrasts Edward with the diamonds, the paintings and the marble, the crystal, and constantly calls him an angel. Edward's self-denial and willingness to protect Bella, in particular from himself, support the contrast although it seems incongruous to compare a vampire to a saint.” (Dr. R. Karthick Babu) There has been a notable shift in morality from Bram Stoker's Dracula to Stephenie Meyer's Twilight. In Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula is portrayed as a malevolent and monstrous figure who actively seeks out human blood to satisfy his insatiable thirst. He is a creature of pure evil who is feared by those who encounter him. In contrast, most vampires in Meyer's Twilight are portrayed as having a strong desire to be ‘good.’ Edward and his family actively work to resist their natural thirst for human blood and instead choose to feed on animals. They see themselves as protectors of humanity rather than as predators, and their actions reflect this. “The vampire's appetite for

All of these things combined create a bizarre and terrifying picture.” (Dr. R. Karthick Babu) While there are similarities between Dracula's appearance and Edward's appearance in Twilight, the portrayal of their physical characteristics differs significantly. Dracula's appearance is described as bizarre and terrifying, with sharp features such as a thin nose with weirdly arched nostrils, bushy eyebrows, and oddly pointed ears. His crimson lips and sharp canine teeth add to his menacing appearance. This depiction of Dracula links with the traditional portrayal of vampires as monstrous and frightening creatures. “Bella was hypocritical of the good looks of the Vampire clan when they first saw them: ‘I stared because they were all devastatingly and inhumanly stunning’ because of their different face, so identical. The appearance of Edward is never portrayed as terrifying, as compared to Dracula.” (Dr. R. Karthick Babu) In contrast, Edward's appearance is never portrayed as terrifying. While he shares some physical traits with Dracula, such as his pale skin and sharp teeth, Bella describes him as breathtakingly stunning and mesmerizing. Edward's beauty is more