The Origin of Count Dracula - analyzes the different theories developed after Bram Stoker's Dracula was released

Bram Stoker's Dracula has been one of the most popular Gothic novels since it was released in the 19th century. English professors all over the world are frequently trying to solve the question of the origin of Count Dracula. There are approximately four theories concerning the source of Dracula. The most elaborate and believable theory is that which states that Bram Stoker modeled his character, Dracula, after a 15th century warrior named Vlad "Tepes" Dracula. …

…that he was "a man of diseased and abnormal tendencies, the victim of acute moral insanity" (Hitchins,40). This was the perfect candidate for Stoker to model his character after. From all of the evidence that has been shown, there is a definite amount of similarities between Vlad "Tepes" Dracula and Count Dracula. Vlad "Tepes" was the representative that Stoker needed to instill the level of excitement and fear that he wanted to in people. people.