1. Sexual Desires In Dracula
The lack of sympathy in the men enhances the feeling of rape taking place. ... Stoker proved that women are also capable of being sexually dominant, also committing acts symbolic of rape. ... Both these occurrences of "rape" stemmed from the actions of Count Dracula. ... After looking out the window, which revealed the endless beauty of nature, Jonathan started to notice that all the doors in the castle were locked. ... The idea of all the locked doors can be interpreted as symbolic of a gay man being, "trapped in the closet....
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- Grade Level: High School