Chapter 2: Chapter 2

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Jonathan Harker arrives at Count Dracula's castle in the Carpathians after a terrifying nighttime journey. He is greeted by the Count, who shows him to his rooms, serves him supper without joining him, and engages in long conversations about England, his new estate, and local superstitions while displaying strange physical traits and behaviors. Over the following days Harker explores the castle, discovers it has no servants or mirrors, and realizes he is effectively a prisoner there after witnessing the Count cast no reflection.

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Jonathan Harker Arrives at the castle, is welcomed and assisted by Dracula, has supper and conversations with him over multiple nights, explores the castle, and writes in his journal about his growing fears.
Count Dracula Meets Harker at the door, carries his luggage, shows him to his rooms, questions him about his journey and London, explains local legends, handles business papers for his new estate, and throws away Harker's shaving mirror after seeing blood.
Mina Harker Only referenced in Harker's journal as a loved one he thinks of for motivation and safety.
Peter Hawkins Only mentioned through the letter he sent with Harker and in conversation about the London property transaction.
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Jonathan Harker

Also known as: Harker, I, mein Herr, the English Herr, the Herr Englishman, young Herr +2 más

Young English solicitor recently qualified and sent by his employer to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with a property purchase in London. Polite, observant, and increasingly uneasy. Arrives at the castle, is welcomed and assisted by Dracula, has supper and conversations with him over multiple nights, explores the castle, and writes in his journal about his growing fears.

Mina Harker fiancéeCount Dracula client and hostCount Dracula host and clientMina Harker fiancéePeter Hawkins employer and friend
Chapters 1, 2

Count Dracula

Also known as: Count, Dracula, my friend, my master the Count, my host, the Count +1 más

Tall, pale, elderly Transylvanian nobleman with a strong aquiline face, sharp teeth, and unusual strength and coldness. Courteous yet sinister, he is preparing to move to England. Meets Harker at the door, carries his luggage, shows him to his rooms, questions him about his journey and London, explains local legends, handles business papers for his new estate, and throws away Harker's shaving mirror after seeing blood.

Jonathan Harker guest and solicitorJonathan Harker guest and solicitorPeter Hawkins friend and business associate
Chapters 1, 2

Mina Harker

Also known as: Mina

Fiancée of Jonathan Harker, mentioned only in his thoughts as someone who would disapprove of him being called a mere clerk. Only referenced in Harker's journal as a loved one he thinks of for motivation and safety.

Jonathan Harker fiancéJonathan Harker fiancée
Chapters 1, 2

Peter Hawkins

Also known as: Mr. Hawkins, my friend Peter Hawkins, my other friend Peter Hawkins

Exeter-based solicitor and employer of Jonathan Harker who suffers from gout and sends Harker as his substitute to handle the Count's affairs. Only mentioned through the letter he sent with Harker and in conversation about the London property transaction.

Jonathan Harker employeeCount Dracula client and friend
Chapter 2
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Landlord

Also known as: Golden Krone Hotel landlord, elderly man, my landlord

Owner of the Golden Krone Hotel in Bistritz; reticent and frightened when questioned about Count Dracula. Receives instructions from Dracula to reserve a coach seat for Harker; refuses to speak about the Count or the castle and crosses himself.

Jonathan Harker guestCount Dracula correspondent
Chapter 1

Landlady

Also known as: cheery-looking elderly woman, elderly woman, his wife, old lady

Wife of the Bistritz hotel landlord; superstitious and deeply concerned for Harker's safety. Receives Harker at the hotel door; later begs him hysterically not to go on St. George's Eve, offers him her crucifix for protection, and weeps when he insists on leaving.

Jonathan Harker guestCount Dracula source of her fear
Chapter 1

Strange driver

Also known as: Bistritz coach driver, coachman, driver, fellow-passenger's driver, tall man, the driver +1 más

Mysterious tall man with a long brown beard, black hat, bright red-tinged eyes, hard mouth, and sharp white teeth; serves Count Dracula. Arrives in a calèche with four black horses at the Borgo Pass; takes control of Harker, drives him through the pass while navigating wolves and blue flames with supernatural calm and strength.

Jonathan Harker passengerCount Dracula masterJonathan Harker passenger
Chapter 1
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