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Dracula the Supreme Villain

January 7th, 2010 |

Author: Harris Walker

Of the almost countless villains and diabolical characters none can rank higher than Count Dracula. The reason is that the theme of his story is simple with underlying complexities much like a Mozart symphony, which appears elegant and calm to hear but within it is turbulent and profound.

Count Dracula stands as the supreme achievement in the development of villainous characterization. This is because Count Dracula like no other character in all world literature transcends many levels artistically and philosophically. In this article I will touch on a few.

Though Count Dracula lacks the psychologically penetrating character of Satin in Milton’s Paradise Lost, unlike the former Dracula is more congenial and more easily tangible. One can immediately see the image of Count Dracula in their mind when his name is mentioned, that cannot be said for Satan. Further, the image of a bat, cape or fangs strongly enhances Dracula’s presence.

When we think of Dracula we have to remember that he was or is a member of the landed aristocracy by which he bares the title Count. This is very interesting and makes for good villainy. For as the etymology (word history) of aristocracy from the Greek it means strong arm or best people. From the best we get the worst, the full range of human dynamics.

Why do we like Dracula? Because he like us wants to be immortal. However, coupled with his eternal desires are the wicked price that he makes others pay to gain his life, that is the death and destruction of others. Does this not sound like current events - dictators crushing the innocent to gain what they can of power and immortality.