Dracula is a character shrouded in mystery has been of man’s obsession for many years. Dracula is a vampire and unlike humans vampires are immortal and nearly invincible. The desire of immortality resides in men and women alike. Many people imitate the blood rituals of Dracula for many reasons. One of the main causes of imitation is the fascination of immortality. Since the beginning of time people have always been obsessed with the notion of living forever. Due to the fear of death many people try almost anything in hopes they will live forever. Many believe that if a person drinks ones blood they could develop strength and prolong their lifespan. Although blood is rich in iron and can also be compatible with others depending on one’s blood …show more content…
Honestly speaking it is human nature that a person would like to be irresistible; some will go to any length to achieve that goal. Using tactics such as money, clothing, cars, and social status along with the gift of gab have gotten many people somewhat far in social settings. In the myth of Dracula it is said that he could charm a person with his eyes alone. If you look at it that is why people are so concerned with the seduction of the eyes. Many believe that the eyes can cause people to go into a trance like state and you can have whatever you want with that manner of being. This day and age people use contacts and lashes in our time to draw attention to themselves. Also depression can also be caused when this is not achieved. Rejection is one of the things that will in fact cause the onset of depression. Unfortunately that is what happens too many in this life time. You have to learn being charming is totally different that letting vanity take control of your life. When vanity and ego comes into play the result can be very detrimental to not only the way of your appearance but also to your way of …show more content…
His strength was not only feared but it was admired in his time. People want to achieve this in any way possible. Think about it in American culture people strive to have these three things money, power, and respect. Some say this is the key to life. If you do not believe this look at our modern day corporations and look at the structures. These are things Dracula had he was wealthy in his standards for his time, he was the ruler for his country, also people feared him there for he had his subjects respect, even if it was out of fear. It was also said that he had the strength of twenty men. With him being undead he was immune to conventional killing. Therefore he was also one of the fiercest characters brought to paper, screen, or legend. Dracula was said to be the type that can get people to do his will through fear and his presence. Dracula came from a long line of noblemen. Dracula was based off Vlad. The name was in fact Vlad, or Dracula. This actual man was born in 1431 in Transylvania his father was called "Dracul," meaning "dragon" or "devil" in Romanian because he belonged to the Order of the Dragon, which fought the Muslim Ottoman Empire. The name Dracula had the meaning of the son of Dracul in Romanian. Vlad was "son of the dragon" or "son of the devil." It is believe this was the beginning of the legend that Dracula was a