Similarities Between Dracula And The Metamorphosis
Dracula and The Metamorphosis give us two characters that constitute the head of household. Each character serves as a fatherly figure that takes charge when the situation arises. However, the difference between the two is striking. Dracula’s Van Helsing is a man that takes his place among strangers and brings them together. In The Metamorphosis, Gregor’s father holds a title of honor, yet his contentment with the work being done by his son makes the reader lose respect for him. When faced with unimaginable horrors, the mind protects itself by taking action. The action taken by these two characters determined the outcome of the monster they faced. Van Helsing, portrayed as a self-made and educated man, is instantly liked and respected, by both the rest of the characters and the readers. He exudes confidence even when he doubts himself. He uses his intelligence and kindness to rally those around him and lead them on a quest that could place them in danger, but is noble nonetheless. Van Helsing is upfront about his intentions and does not complain about the work that must be done, even at his age. He is able to defeat Dracula by not giving up and by embracing the community of men that became a family to him and
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He was a father to two children but the fatherly figure was not present. Taking a job to care for his family due to his son’s transformation into a bug was not the way he wanted things to turn out. He had abandoned his son before he was transformed. In fact, Gregor’s transformation took less priority and importance than the fact that the family’s source of income was gone. His wife and daughter had to take a job as well, but he also seemed to be able to put them aside, coming home from work and sleeping. One thing Gregor’s father did that was good was save for the future, but could he have helped his son repay the debt and possibly avoid the
He was a father to two children but the fatherly figure was not present. Taking a job to care for his family due to his son’s transformation into a bug was not the way he wanted things to turn out. He had abandoned his son before he was transformed. In fact, Gregor’s transformation took less priority and importance than the fact that the family’s source of income was gone. His wife and daughter had to take a job as well, but he also seemed to be able to put them aside, coming home from work and sleeping. One thing Gregor’s father did that was good was save for the future, but could he have helped his son repay the debt and possibly avoid the