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    Bram stoker’s Dracula
    (UMT, Lahore, 2023) Zahida Riaz
    This study seeks to delve into the religious perspective of the novelist Bram Stoker and how he depicted the religious propaganda during the Victorian era through his characters, utilizing the framework of New Historicism as developed by Stephen Greenblatt. Additionally, the study aims to examine how the religious-political system led its followers to blind allegiance. The class system is processed as it is evident that individuals from different social strata exhibit varying responses. The research employs a theoretical framework that includes an examination of the historical context of religious corruption during the Victorian era, an exploration of elements drawn from the life of the historical figure Vlad the Impaler, an analysis of the gothic aspects of the novel, and an investigation into the role of religion in different class systems. To enrich the study, glimpses of Bram Stoker's life, Victorian Catholic practices, and their interactions with Protestant communities are provided. The Victorian culture and religious practices are scrutinized through the portrayal of characters in the novel, each representing a nuanced reflection of Catholicism and Protestantism, depending on their social backgrounds. Furthermore, this study considers the adaptations of Stoker's novel, focusing solely on key elements relevant to the research objectives. It harmonizes religious and historical events related to Vlad the Impaler and Bram Stoker's fictional Dracula to facilitate a comprehensive analysis. Gender roles are also brought into the spotlight. All these aspects are examined through the lens of Greenblatt's theory, providing a multifaceted exploration of Stoker's religious portrayal in the Victorian context.