#gothic lit memes
The dream vs reality of Rochester
Something I would love to see: A sequel to Dracula that takes decades place after Dracula’s demise in which a middle aged Jonathan and Mina work to defeat the Brides who are wreaking havoc in the British countryside.
If your favorite literary monster is the Phantom of the Opera or Frankenstein, you probably feel like you often don’t really fit in.
One thing that I think is funny about Dracula is that for all the chivalrous overtures from the male characters, most of them are pretty ineffectual when it comes to protecting Mina. Instead, it is the damsel in distress, Mina, who plays the biggest role in taking down Dracula.
Given Lucy’s wealth, natural charisma, and beauty, I am convinced she would be a successful Instagram influencer in a modern reimaging of Dracula.
Mary Shelly, probably: “I can’t have Victor complete the female creature. She would be too awesome for the Romantic era to handle”
I sometimes really wish Mary Shelley wrote that Victor brought the bride to life rather than destroying her. It would have really made the Creature confront himself and his place in the world if he meet another creature like himself, but not exactly like him.
I really like the idea of Mina going on to be a detective of supernatural crimes after the events Dracula.
Dracula:
The Brides: “You can’t sit with us!”
“I died because I was a pretty girl in a gothic horror story squad”
Lucy Westenra, Dracula
Lenore, Lenore
Justine, Frankenstein
I don’t think we talk about Safie from Frankenstein enough. Imagine losing your father and escaping from being forced into a harem. Then, immigrating to your new French husband’s homeland while trying your best learn the language and culture only to have to move all over again because your blind father-in-law unwittingly let in a very strange stranger into the house.
What I thought Arthur Holmwood would be like: The picture of posh British self-restraint
What I read: Arthur would die for Lucy and he is not afraid to say it
What I thought Renfield would be like: the creepiest non-vampire character in Dracula
What I read: Renfield is the president of the Mina fan club
The very first thing Frankenstein’s creature does after becoming alive is going into his creator’s/father’s bedroom in the middle of night. Then, creepily standing over his sleeping parental figure until he wakes up startled, which is extremely on brand for little kids.
Dungeons & Doublets
Yeah, so. Kinda started a new project with classic lit characters in DND, with one of my friends. Here’s the first design: Dorian Gray, who’s an elf warlock with a very “special” locket.
i’ve created… an abomination..
*lightning strikes tree*
Frankenstein: ahah you might very well say I was struck with inspiration that day ahaha
