Dracula

I believe that Dracula is an icon and I also believe he is a myth. Dracula is an icon because he has stood the test of time. He has been a major player in the horror genre and many vampire movies have spun off the concepts of Dracula. We all know that Dracula is a myth so that goes without saying. Many people have been so enamored with Dracula that they have tried to change their appearance to look and act like him. The idea of living forever or the romance of the mystery of vampires carries a great appeal.

The reason I believe that Dracula is such a big icon in today’s society is because of the power that Dracula represents. Dracula is powerful, immortal, rich, mysterious, handsome, and romantic all rolled up in one nice neat package. Everyone wants to live without limits and that is what Dracula is all about. We all understand that Dracula does not exist but that does not stop people from following the myth. There is a cult following of people who dress and act like Dracula. Some even have their teeth ground to a point to look like they have fangs. I am sure even some drink blood. In the end there is no evidence ever found to prove the existence of Dracula. He is just the figment of Bram Stokers imagination.

I take great comfort in knowing that Dracula is just a myth. I love the romance of Dracula and how scary he can be. In the original Dracula movie he falls in love and wants to turn a lady into a vampire like him so she can be his bride. Dracula is a monster with a very human side. He is not so very different from us. Bram Stoker was a genius when it came to Dracula and how life like he really was. I also believe that Dracula will really never die. They will be making new movies of Dracula for years to come. His icon status will live forever.