Several monsters have appeared in popular culture, literature, and mythology throughout American history. These monsters usually represent a symbol of the society's fears and concerns, and they reveal the values and ideas of those who make them. In this essay, we will take a look at a "monster" in American society and how it was placed among modern history. The Vampire was first talked about in the late 17th century, since then The Vampire has appeared in numerous movies as well as books. The Vampire wasn't necessarily a figure produced by someone, but rather just another historic tale that many people have turned into something. The Vampire is known for being a monster that only can be in the dark also the vampire is known to suck your blood. …show more content…
For example, in Bram Stoker's famous novel Dracula, published in 1897, the vampire is presented as a monster and everyone is scared, but not sure what exactly it is, similar to Victorian England's fears about immigration and cultural change. Similarly, the vampire serves as a metaphor for teenage depression and anxiety, as well as sexual awakening in the Twilight series, which debuted in 2005, resembling more of a modern point of view, the movies present modern anxieties and problems about identity and relationships among young people. Also, vampires have been used to show modern issues such as feelings of addiction, power, and mortality, among others; however it’s more they feel entitled over people and feel as if they are better. They may be viewed as symbols of human wants and concerns, and as such, their representation frequently reflects the values and worries of the culture in which they are …show more content…
They typically have better strength and agility that could be used for protecting humans from criminals or just bad things in general. Their better senses could help them in detecting danger as well as reacting fast to possible dangers. Also, their immortality could allow them to pursue long term goals that benefit human beings, like illnesses cures or some type of advancement in the future of some sort.
Throughout tons of stories, mostly fiction stories, the idea of a "good vampire" has been discussed. For example, Vampires are shown to be very complicated and misunderstood in certain situations as well as a desire to live peacefully with humans in the "Twilight" series. Vampires in Anne Rice's "Vampire Chronicles'' conflict with their own morals and discuss how vampires feed on humans. These stories show that vampires may be different compared to normal people, but can show that vampires are capable of both good and evil.
The usual position of the vampire can be used as a symbol. Vampires are more often than not symbolized as bad or evil portrayals of people. Vampires can be used for a good force of change and challenges cultural social views. We could change the way Vampires are looked at, accepting their uniqueness as well as them living with