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The Count Dracula Analysis
The story starts off with a young Englishman named Jonathan Harker. He travels to Eastern Europe in order to sell some property to Count Dracula. The antagonist is a reclusive but seemingly normal “man” from Transylvania. This section of the story takes place from the view of Harker, who decided to chronicle his adventures abroad for his fiancée, Mina Murray.
As he travels to Count Dracula's castle, Jonathan ignores the warnings that the locals give him about Dracula, but does accept a gift of a crucifix. He continues obliviously on his way to the castle. His travels to the castle are largely uneventful, with the exception of a run in with a pack of wolves and a mysterious carriage driver.

Jonathan Harker finally arrives at Count Dracula's castle, where the Count greets him. Jonathan observes
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The count recounts battles as if he was there at the time of the action. He also forces Jonathan to write three postdated letters, explaining to his friends back in England that he would be staying in Transylvania for a longer time than expected. The Count also warns Jonathan to only fall asleep in his own room. That night, Jonathan hangs the crucifix above his bed and goes exploring. He finds a door that is broken, but not locked. He hits the door until it finally opens. He finds himself in a wing of the castle that he had never explored before. He ducks into a room and ignores the Count's warnings by falling asleep. In a state of half consciousness, he sees two dark haired women and one red headed one come towards him. He notes down feels that he needs to kiss these ladies, but adds to his journal that he mustn't let Mina, his fiance see the journal. The fair haired lady kisses him on the neck, and sucks his blood. Count Dracula bursts into the room and scolds the ladies, telling them to leave Jonathan alone. He offers the ladies a child to keep them happy. Jonathan fades into

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