Dracula is the nightmare that many people have and cannot forget. A blood-sucking creature, with the character to match. The steel vise, the famous cape, the complete black gothic outfit, he is a creature of mystery, fear and confusion. "He was very pale and his eyes seemed bulging as, half in terror, half astonished, he looked at a tall, thin man, with a beaked nose, a black mustache and a pointed beard..." (Stoker 274) Author The Bram Stoker's character, Dracula, is examined to portray a direct depiction of the constant human weaknesses and flaws present throughout the novel, whether it be the fear of man himself or the constant misunderstanding that no one rules the whole world. People hide these fears behind artificial masks and feel powerful over each other. The problem is that when the outer mask begins to crumble, his true colors shine through the cracks in the outer mask. The novel addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the vampire, and some of them reflect the dark side of the era of moralistic views. and actions. Bram Stoker shines a light on humanity's dark and nebulous weaknesses and the limitations of its daily lives. Dracula is the Satan of this story, as he is false, cruel, humiliating and downright evil. "My revenge has only just begun! I have spread it over centuries and time is on my side." (Stoker 339) Dracula continues to boast of his great powers to those who have decided to rid themselves of his existence. Dracula cannot look past his own selfishness to see that he is not immortal, but simply another creature of a higher power (God). The novel is set in the Victorian era, which opened the door to many beliefs about the vampire, as well as speculation about the unknown. People react... middle of paper ...... exist, and God is immortal. He does things that only an Almighty God has the power and ability to do. Dracula's flawed power struggle only reflects the human flaws of believing fools and not relying on knowledge to put them through. As for today's government, people live by a system of checks and balances, where no one person can take control and rule over anyone. other. Human beings are equal and only God has such mighty power. In Dracula, each human character seems to have some sort of dominance and authority over someone of lesser stature. Humanity is by no means devoid of power or authoritarian demands, and yet God is the only one who can exercise significant power. Dracula is simply at the pinnacle of power and takes on the unsuccessful role of ruler of the world. "I don't want to talk to you: you don't matter anymore; the Master is near." (Driver 111)