Blood Quote by Bram Stoker
“With his long sharp nails he opened a vein in his breast. When the blood began to spurt out, he took my hands in one of his, holding them tight and with the other ceased my neck and pressed my mouth to the wound so that I must either suffocate or swallow... Some of the...Oh my god…my god What have I done?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dracula by Bram Stoker, 1897
A graphic, intense scene depicts a violent act that forces a desperate choice between life and death, highlighting horror and terror.
In simple terms: A violent act forces a life‑or‑death choice.
Recognize the horror in extreme desperation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- emergency medical situations
- self‑defense
- extreme stress
- life‑threatening injuries
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do in a life‑or‑death moment?
- How does horror reflect human fear?
The graphic detail may be too intense for some audiences.