Dracula Book 2nd Chapter

In this second chapter we meet Count Dracula and we do learn a lot about him. But first i will write about the first feelings of this chapter.

There are some more references to the stereotypical Gothic styles, moods and certain visuals. I.e. 'Several dark ways led from it under great round arches.' Then we also see it more when a simple description of a door occurs. 'Great door, old and studded with large iron nails, and set......doorway of massive stone.'

The main thing about this chapter that stays in my mind is Dracula's certain antics and quirks. The way Dracula talks to Johnathan Harker is in a way where its very insistent but polite at the same time. He is obviously trying to make a very good and strong impression upon his visitor. 'Welcome to my house! Enter freely and of your own will!' This is followed by the description of how he greeted them which, if you look at it in detail, could then give hints on how he is later on in the story. It mentions him standing like a statue which could relate to the fact that he has not much life in him, like stone.

Later on, when they dine and Dracula is never seen eating, we get even more hints of what he is like. Questions get raised to the reader such as, Why is he never seen eating? Why is he out during the day? Why is he not seen in a mirrors reflection? What are behind the locked doors? Why does he have such a strong reaction to blood? and Why does he react the way he does to the necklace holding the crucifix?

In my opinion this Chapter has been very important to the reader as it gives a very large insight to what Dracula is like. Its leaves the reader thinking about the various possibilities of what could happen. But we all really know what Dracula is.