When a supernatural figure is brought up, either one is scared or curious to explore that creature. Those that appear from the ancient times seem to fear more than others, with an unclear background, many tales are told to scare off the audience. We are left with history of this object, leaving us with knowledge to stereotype them. We aren’t positive if the information given to us is fiction or true. This leaves one clueless of what they are getting their selves into, but the interesting tales leave one searching for answers and lead them to explore the dangers of the night. “The 1897 gothic novel, Dracula is a very mysterious story written by Bram Stoker” (Stoker 3). “Taken place in a shadowy, ruined castle with tall black windows came no
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Believing that all vampires are evil, Dracula is introduced as very politely, with manners, leaving the readers confused with whether he is a vampire or human being. “Once Harker began his adventure, Count writes him a letter that directed John to the Golden Krone Hotel, which was an old-fashioned hotel and he also received a letter directing him to secure the best place on the coach” (Stoker 31-32). By being polite and taking care of him this leaves readers questioning if he is trying to manipulate Johnathan. Receiving warnings on his journey that all things evil in the world were happening once the clock strikes midnight things begin to become hazy (32). As the coach departs Harker becomes full of fear as the crowd chants werewolves and vampires, a lady forced a crucifix around his neck saying that it will protect him (33-34). One may believe that John is wondering what is going on and where he is exactly going, all of these strange behaviors leave Johnathan questioning his quest to the castle. Boarding the carriage that will take him to the castle, he has the impression that is covering the same ground, he hears howling and becomes scared (38). Investigating certain stops, Harker witnesses that you can see through the driver’s body, once he arrives to the castle he is paralyzed by fear at Count’s dark mysterious mansion …show more content…
Dracula appears, “a tall old man, dressed in all black from head to toe, clean-shaved aside from a long, white moustache,” he greets Harker (Stoker 42). Comparing this to my actual visual it is accurate, I expected his appearance to be similar to the typical vampire. Having an ice cold hand like a dead man, Harker describes his grip to be very strong (42). “Vampires are known to have ice cold hands more of a dead than living man, along with unusual strength” (42). Harker notices Count’s pointy ears, pale skin, and sharp teeth (44). Wondering around his castle one day, Harker spots that there are no mirrors, becoming curious of what Dracula is exactly (45). Dracula says, “You may go anywhere you wish in the castle, except where the doors are locked, where of course you will not wish to go” (47). This quote leaves Harker scared and curious as to what he is hiding, he wants to find out his secret. Harker begins to be nosier in Counts actions. Legends have it that vampires have no reflection, one morning Harker is creeped upon by Count, John was amazed that Count didn’t appear in the mirror, because it covered the whole room (52). “When Dracula realized John cut his throat shaving, Dracula’s eyes blazed with a sort of demoniac fury, suddenly grabbing at his throat, touching the beads of
Believing that all vampires are evil, Dracula is introduced as very politely, with manners, leaving the readers confused with whether he is a vampire or human being. “Once Harker began his adventure, Count writes him a letter that directed John to the Golden Krone Hotel, which was an old-fashioned hotel and he also received a letter directing him to secure the best place on the coach” (Stoker 31-32). By being polite and taking care of him this leaves readers questioning if he is trying to manipulate Johnathan. Receiving warnings on his journey that all things evil in the world were happening once the clock strikes midnight things begin to become hazy (32). As the coach departs Harker becomes full of fear as the crowd chants werewolves and vampires, a lady forced a crucifix around his neck saying that it will protect him (33-34). One may believe that John is wondering what is going on and where he is exactly going, all of these strange behaviors leave Johnathan questioning his quest to the castle. Boarding the carriage that will take him to the castle, he has the impression that is covering the same ground, he hears howling and becomes scared (38). Investigating certain stops, Harker witnesses that you can see through the driver’s body, once he arrives to the castle he is paralyzed by fear at Count’s dark mysterious mansion …show more content…
Dracula appears, “a tall old man, dressed in all black from head to toe, clean-shaved aside from a long, white moustache,” he greets Harker (Stoker 42). Comparing this to my actual visual it is accurate, I expected his appearance to be similar to the typical vampire. Having an ice cold hand like a dead man, Harker describes his grip to be very strong (42). “Vampires are known to have ice cold hands more of a dead than living man, along with unusual strength” (42). Harker notices Count’s pointy ears, pale skin, and sharp teeth (44). Wondering around his castle one day, Harker spots that there are no mirrors, becoming curious of what Dracula is exactly (45). Dracula says, “You may go anywhere you wish in the castle, except where the doors are locked, where of course you will not wish to go” (47). This quote leaves Harker scared and curious as to what he is hiding, he wants to find out his secret. Harker begins to be nosier in Counts actions. Legends have it that vampires have no reflection, one morning Harker is creeped upon by Count, John was amazed that Count didn’t appear in the mirror, because it covered the whole room (52). “When Dracula realized John cut his throat shaving, Dracula’s eyes blazed with a sort of demoniac fury, suddenly grabbing at his throat, touching the beads of