After reading chapter four i have got chills up my spine! I did not see this turn of events happening. The description of the count in the coffin is just grotseque and creepy. I got goosebumps reading it! A personal lover of gore and anything vampy i am now begining to really like this book, although the langauge does confuse me -i am finding the use of my dictionary much appreciated!
The description of the women in chapter three goes back to theme my group talked about in the english presentation of 'blood lust' its very sexual like many other vampire novels. The description of the count's lizard-like crawling down the wall is very creepy. JH fear and aprehension and just plain terror is written very well in chapter four. Increasing suspicisions and then the revelations really help to captivate the reader.
As much of a wuss as i am, i definately will not be reading dracula before bed tonight!
Wednesday 30 September 2009
So far so good..
After reading up to chapter 3 i have not got much more to ask about. What i found fascinating was the introduction of Dracula's character.
I seem to be forever growing in interest as to the similarities between Dracula and other gothic novels i have read. Dracula's physical characteristics are alot like that of all the vampires in Twilight. The cold skin, paleness, sharp teeth, dark eyes etc are all characteristics that Stephenie Meyer used within her novels.
The story seems to get increasingly exciting, increasingly aprehensive and alluring. The reader want to read on. The absence and short appearences of Dracula create or add to the already mystery surronding his character. The fact he leaves notes is very captivating, like clues left at a murder scene.
I love the fact different types of writing are used. JH's journal, letters from the count etc. Its very well written, and all of the different types of writing fit together brilliantly. 'These papers have been put together'. the use of journal and letters make the book seem more real and true to a possible real event.
Although dracula is not a book i'd choose to read, it is a book im now finding hard to put down..
I seem to be forever growing in interest as to the similarities between Dracula and other gothic novels i have read. Dracula's physical characteristics are alot like that of all the vampires in Twilight. The cold skin, paleness, sharp teeth, dark eyes etc are all characteristics that Stephenie Meyer used within her novels.
The story seems to get increasingly exciting, increasingly aprehensive and alluring. The reader want to read on. The absence and short appearences of Dracula create or add to the already mystery surronding his character. The fact he leaves notes is very captivating, like clues left at a murder scene.
I love the fact different types of writing are used. JH's journal, letters from the count etc. Its very well written, and all of the different types of writing fit together brilliantly. 'These papers have been put together'. the use of journal and letters make the book seem more real and true to a possible real event.
Although dracula is not a book i'd choose to read, it is a book im now finding hard to put down..
Friday 25 September 2009
CHAPTER 1
Okay so after reading chapter one i realise that dracula is definately a gothic novel. The use of gothic places, the castle being a prime example of this is evidence for my point. I love how the book begins as a normal diary. The character Johnothan Harker just details his journey from Munich to Transylvania. What immedietly sprung to mind was the question, did transylvania's asociation with vampires come from this book, or was the book inspired by this?
The pace and eerieness (sorry about any spelling mistakes by the way!) of the chapter begins to grow almost immedietly. The character of the old women who enters his room yelling "Must you go? oh! young Herr, must you go?" is the beginings of the tensions rising as she creates the atmostphere by explaining "all evil things will have full sway". This is another example of the 'gothicness' of the book, this makes the reader begin to wonder what may happen within the book, a mytery urging the readers on.
The use of a crucifix is interesting as it is a very religious symbol, one some christians wear today (although most wear crosses, a crucifix has to have Jesus on to make it a crucifix). The connection made between religion and supernatural beings is interesting, again making me wonder did dracula begin the connection or was Bram Stoker inspired by it when writing?
Then there is the letter from Count Dracula to Jonathan. This is our first insight to the character of Dracula, a one that although not describing his appearance gives us a good idea of his character, simply through his writing style.
The book so far seems interesting and i certainly want to read more so off to read again i guess..
The pace and eerieness (sorry about any spelling mistakes by the way!) of the chapter begins to grow almost immedietly. The character of the old women who enters his room yelling "Must you go? oh! young Herr, must you go?" is the beginings of the tensions rising as she creates the atmostphere by explaining "all evil things will have full sway". This is another example of the 'gothicness' of the book, this makes the reader begin to wonder what may happen within the book, a mytery urging the readers on.
The use of a crucifix is interesting as it is a very religious symbol, one some christians wear today (although most wear crosses, a crucifix has to have Jesus on to make it a crucifix). The connection made between religion and supernatural beings is interesting, again making me wonder did dracula begin the connection or was Bram Stoker inspired by it when writing?
Then there is the letter from Count Dracula to Jonathan. This is our first insight to the character of Dracula, a one that although not describing his appearance gives us a good idea of his character, simply through his writing style.
The book so far seems interesting and i certainly want to read more so off to read again i guess..
Monday 21 September 2009
Yeah..ive been made to do this -.-
So for english A level all of my class have to create a dracula blog! YAY! *coughs*
Basically we have to read a section of dracula and post any questions or any comments about it. So ta-da heres my blog. Yes its probably way boring than anyone else's but meh :P x
I have literally read a paragraph in class so its time to read up i guess....
Basically we have to read a section of dracula and post any questions or any comments about it. So ta-da heres my blog. Yes its probably way boring than anyone else's but meh :P x
I have literally read a paragraph in class so its time to read up i guess....
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