differences between Stoker?s Dracula and the silent film Nosfertu

In this discussion, which focuses on the differences between Stoker?s Dracula and the silent film Nosfertu, please be specific in your responses, and quote from the text to support them. If you use sources outside of the text, please cite them according to the APA style guide.

Please answer the question:
Compare and contrast the following characters: Count Orlok and Count Dracula; Professor Bulwar and Prof. Van Helsing; and Ellen and Mina. How are the characters similar and how are they different?

Evaluation Criteria
Your initial post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings from the module with proper APA style formatting.
For assistance with APA style formatting, visit the Library or the Excelsior OWL.
Your initial post is due by Thursday at 11:59 PM EST. Your responses are due by Sunday at 11:59 PM EST.
After you have posted, read through the postings of your peers. Choose (at least) two of your peers? posts to respond to. The posts you choose to respond to do not necessarily have to be classmates? initial posts.
Each response to a peer should be (at least) approximately 100 words in length and should contribute to the discussion in progress. All responses to classmates should be substantive. That is, they should go beyond simple agreement or disagreement with classmates? posts. Also, be sure that your responses are respectful, substantive, and consistent with the expectations for discussion, as stated by the prompt. Be sure to monitor and respond to feedback to your major thread post throughout the module. Be sure also to reply to your classmates? postings and that your responses are within the designated due dates for this discussion activity. Please direct any questions you may have to your instructor.
See the Course Calendar for due dates for posts and responses.
Consult theDiscussion Posting Guidefor information about writing your discussion posts. Be sure to check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors before you post it. When you are ready to post, click on the “Create Thread” button for a new thread or “Reply” to respond to a previous post. Then, copy/paste the text from your document into the message field, and click “Submit”.

Discussions are worth 30% of your final grade and are assessed using the SLA Discussion Rubric. Review the rubric carefully so you understand how you will be graded. Rubrics can be found within the Start Here – Course Information area.