The name Dracula brings up dark memories in our mind: blood, vampires and vampire hunters, forests and wolves, ancient castles in the Carpathians and tyranical leaders capable of all sorts of evil acts. There is a lot of myth in this issue and, probably because of it, people like it. Did Count Dracula really exist or is it a legend? What is Romania like? Are there different versions of Dracula´s story? .... Today you are going to start a search in which you will have to find out the truth behind the legend.
Get in a group of no more than 4 and create a slideshow presentation on the history of Dracula. You will submit the assignment to Canvas. Your slide show should contain at least 10 slides and address answers to the following questions:
What modern day country does the story line of Dracula take place in, and what two specific locations (An abbey and castle) were inspiration for the story? Include information and pictures informing the audience about what it looks like, and how this setting is fitting for the tone and mood of Dracula
What time era does Dracula take place in? What historical events were going on in that era? Provide as much context as you can.
Who is the actual person behind the myth of Dracula? Provide details on what he did during his life and how this might be a reflection of the character "Dracula".
Who wrote the book Dracula? Elaborate on his life and how he was inspired to write Dracula.
Do some research on general characteristics of Vampires and how the "lore" of Vampires began. How could you could identify and protect yourselves from them? What are their powers and weaknesses? What do they generally look like?
Give at least 3 other examples of modern interpretations of vampires in film or novels and how they are similar or different to the type of vampire the original Dracula is.