Chapter 2 - Jonathan Harker's Journal (continued)

Chapter 2 of Dracula is also taken from 'Jonathan Harker's Journal' and it follows directly on from the first chapter as Jonathan arrives at Castle Dracula. When he arrives at the Castle he is unsure what to do because it is late and no sign of a knocker or a doorbell. After a while of standing there the grand door is opened and he is greeted by Count Dracula. Dracula's hand is described as "more like the hand of a dead than a living man" and has "strength which made me wince". He is very pale without a "speck of colour about him" and has "long, sharp, canine teeth". Dracula greets him and insists on carrying Jonathan's luggage to his room. After showing him to his room they then settle down for supper, although it is only Jonathan who eats as the Count has already dined. They talk for a while, generally about Jonathan's journey and then he goes to bed. Jonathan sleeps until late the next day and finds some breakfast along with a note excusing the Count because he has business to attend to. He eats alone and then discovers some of the Castle and finds the library. It is here, where he finds lots of English books and magazines that the Count returns and finds him. They talk about English life and the Count gets Jonathan to show him the house that has been procured for him. Jonathan tells him of the castle style, dark and medievil estate that the Count is purchasing. They continue to talk as well about Jonathan's trip again and the blue flames that he saw on his coach journey, however the Count gets annoyed at some of his questions. They continue talk until daybreak, when the Count apologises for keeping him so late and leaves him. The next day when Jonathan is shaving he feels the Count's hand on his shoulder, however he has no reflection in the mirror. This surprises Jonathan and causes him to cut himself. When the Count sees blood dripping from the wound and Jonathan's crucifix he is taken over by "demoniac fury" and reaches for Jonathan who backs away before the Count suspiciously throws his mirror out of the window, smashing it. Jonathan then notes how he hasn't seen the Count eat or drink during his stay and states that he is a "peculiar man". Then after doing a bit more exploring of the Castle and discovering a lot of locked doors Jonathan comes to the conclusion that "The Castle is a veritable prison, and I am a prisoner!". Jonathan, who had slight worries from when he first arrived at the Castle is now very concerned for his safety.