Dracula Passivity Quotes Page 1
Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
| Quote #1 […] there was that in his eyes and in his bearing which made me remember that I was a prisoner, and that if I wished it I could have no choice. The Count saw his victory in my bow, and his mastery in the trouble of my face […] (3.15) |
Jonathan is powerless in Castle Dracula. Look at the language he uses! He knows that the Count has "master[ed]" him.
| Quote #2 I closed my eyes in a languorous ecstasy and waited – waited with beating heart. (3.32) |
Even as he's about to be kissed/bitten by the sexy vampire, Jonathan remains passive and still.
| Quote #3 'How dare you touch him, any of you? How dare you cast eyes on him when I had forbidden it? Back, I tell you all! This man belongs to me! Beware how you meddle with him, or you'll have to deal with me.' (3.34) |
Dracula doesn't try to hide that he's in control, does he? He actually claims ownership of Jonathan.
