Thanks for the response crisaor. I was thinking that It might have been my skewed view of Vampires based on what I've read from Anne Rice and from Movies and such.
Thanks for the response crisaor. I was thinking that It might have been my skewed view of Vampires based on what I've read from Anne Rice and from Movies and such.
Last edited by tequilero79; 05-05-2004 at 03:50 PM.
Don't forget Count Floyd... AWHHHHOOOOO...
please help me understand what on earth mr swales is about, what is the significance of his character and why does he die so early?
who doesnt love dracula, especially around the ween
DRACULA!
I have always loved Dracula both in the movies and in literature.
One thing that has always been overlooked is how Dracula fits the definition of the tragic figure as expounded by Aristotle. The tragic figure is one who:
1) is of royal blood
2) has a quest
3) has an obstacle + cannot reach the quest
4) while facing death, he affirms life
5) is ultimately stopped by the obstacle
Dracula meets this criteria because he:
1) is a ''count'' (he was a prince in real life)
2) seeks immortality
3) has an obstruction in Dr Van Helsing
4) despite all his power, he cannot defeat his adversary, but persists
5) ultimately, he is destroyed by Dr Van Helsing
Another such figure is King Kong. He fits Aristotle's definition because:
1) he is ''King'' Kong
2) seeks to be King of the world atop the EMPIRE State Building
3) has an obstruction in humans
4) despite getting shot he pounds his chest and asserts himself
5) ultimately, he is killed by mankind (''twas beauty that killed the beast'')
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