Jonathan Harker was sent to Transylvania to go and help Dracula move to Great Britain. Now, I know this guy is very excited to go and see new places. I know I would be delighted if I were to go across the Atlantic ocean to help some King guy move to North America. It's just there were so many signs for Jonathan not to go to Dracula's Castle!
Even if Jonathan doesn't know anything about Vampires, he shouldn't be able to use this as an excuse for his actions! When he first arrives in Transylvania, he goes around asking the towns people about this Count Dracula; wondering if he is a wealthy and giving man or a complete tyrant. The problem with this is the language barrier. That didn't stop the towns people from expressing there "opinions" about Count Dracula. Once they heard Jonathan speak his name, they cringed. People would start screaming "NO!!!" at Jon or they would try to tell Jon through hand gestures how Count Dracula wasn't a very good topic in Transylvania. When I read this part, it really reminded me of Harry Potter, how hardly any wizards would speak of Lord Voldemorts name or more used, "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named".
Now, if I was in Jonathan's place, I would start getting really freaked out, or at least a little suspicious. But nooooooooo. Jonathan is still excited as ever. He actually went into the hotel where he was staying at and this receptionist was there. She asked very loosely, "Where you going?". When he said the name Dracula, she went down on her knees screaming. She begged him not to go while pulling on his shirt. After some words were exchanged, she let go of him. She still wanted to help Jon so she got him a necklace with a big cross on it.
I would be buying a train ticket by now, knowing that this is not a good move on my part. Still Jonathan goes to the Castle. People on the carriage ride started handing him garlic and giving him sad or afraid looks. Jonathan even got to the point where he was questioning if he smelled bad..... ugh. Through all this, he ventures to Dracula's Castle where he is held hostage and brought back home in a very critical state. Jonathan Harker, what a great mind you have..... not.
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