The Mirror's Reflection

Dracula's one-sided nature leads him to have no other side to his being. It doesn't mean he's not a complex character, but rather his traits all stay on one side.

"Suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder, and heard the Count's voice saying to me, 'Good morning.' I started, for it amazed me that I had not seen him, since the reflection of the glass covered the whole room behind me. In starting I had cut myself slighty, but did not notice it at the moment. Having answered the Count's salutation, I turned to the glass again to see how I had been mistaken. This time there could be no error, for the man was close to me, and I could see him over my shoulder. But there was no reflection of him in the mirror!" (Stoker, 30-31)

Created December 3nd 2006, Meagan Lillich