When Johnathan Harker arrives at Castle Dracula, he becomes increasingly fearful. Many observations lead to his initial apprehension; including the gloomy view of the castle, the strength of the driver and Dracula himself, his host's cold touch, and Dracula's peculiar welcoming. These observations are no coincidence. Dracula, in an attempt to test Harker's disposition and to better understand how Harker will react to his actions, set in motion a plan of events intended to instill and then revoke fear and a sense of inferiority.

In the opening sentence of chapter two, Harker remarks," I must have been asleep, for certainly if I had been fully awake I must have noticed the approach of such a remarkable place."(Dracula 14) It is as if the castle appeared out of thin air. Harker now has no idea how he exactly got there, which would pose a problem if had to escape. Harker also reveals that "it perhaps seemed bigger than it really is".(Dracula 14) The sense of fear can often allow our imaginations to get the best of us, and make usually harmless objects seem threatening. This is the first instance that we, as readers, begin to see Harker's fear. The fact that Harker only sees

After their initial greeting Dracula takes Harker's baggage. Harkers insist that he doesn't but Dracula replies, "Nay, sir you are my guest. It is late, and my people are not available. Let me see to your comfort myself."(Dracula 16) Harker does not reply to this, but must be thinking how strange it is that none of his "people" are available. His journey and arrival at the castle was quite expected, and you would believe that he would have some help available. Dracula has also done this on purpose. Any man with such a great house, and wealthy estate would have a faction of workers on hand, especially for a guest. The fact of the madder is no help is available because if Dracula had any human servants they would have been dead long ago. The trip to his room is long and quite, Dracula does not bring into play any conversation until they arrive at the door to Harker's room. The gesture to take Harker's bag and the seemily endless walk to his room has the same effect of the prolonged carriage ride, and waiting at the door. It makes Harker question every thing and fear for the worst.

Through a series of pre-laid events, aimed to invoke and then revoke fear and a sense of inferiority in Harker, Dracula can determine Harker's character, reliably, and his ability to or not depict and understand his environment.

Harker finds it strange that after opening the door, his host does not come to greet him, but stands "like a statue" waiting for him to enter "of his free will". This "stone" (Dracula 15) like appearance derives from Dracula's anticipation. Harker still has a chance to run away, but much to Dracula's pleasure he enters. "The moment Harker crosses though the door, Dracula approaches extremely quickly to greet him physically. After

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