Dracula's strengths vs. weaknesses By: Buckman I. Strengths A. Immortal 1. Speaks of history as if he was there 2. Legend in the story states that “un-dead” will go on for eternity 3. Dracula himself states “Time is on my side.” B. Blood gives him strength and restored vitality 1. Dracula looks younger after consuming blood 2. Renfield explains what Dracula is doing to Mina C. Ability to heal injuries much faster that normal men 1. Throws himself through a window …showed first 75 words of 2679 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2679 total…still usually used in conjunction with something else. In conclusion, Dracula obviously follows the literary pattern of strengths balanced by weaknesses. During the night, Dracula has almost free reign; he is immortal and powerful. During the day, however, Dracula is as helpless a baby, in his coffin. This goes to show that, no matter how powerful or strong a person might seem; they w! ill always have an “Achilles Heel,” so to speak. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**