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What does it mean?
Lugosi states his character name with a dramatic pause, embodying the role of Count Dracula.
In plain terms
He dramatically states his famous character name.
What can you take from it?
Delivery can define a famous line.

Where it applies

  • performing on stage
  • quoting classic cinema
  • introducing a character

Putting it to work

  • delivering lines effectively
  • embracing iconic roles

Questions to consider

  • What makes a line iconic?
  • How do you deliver a line?

Another view

Without context, this line is meaningless outside of the specific film role.

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