In Bram Stoker's "Dracula", Dracula is depicted as a monster highlighted by his horrific actions. An analysis of Dracula shows that: Shows his evil nature in his planning, brutally killing Lucy Westrenstra, provoking a violent reaction from Dr. Seward and others, and how his evil ways lead to his downfall. To characterize Dracula in a certain way, he is a ruthless and cunning monster who uses tricks, torture, and wits to manipulate people to his will. However, when he played with brave people, he did not know that it would lead to his downfall. The first part of Dracula's madness to address is his devious planning throughout the novel. Even at the beginning of the book, he is holding Jonathan Harker hostage inside Dracula's castle. For example, he doesn't care about Jonathan when he stays in his castle. He responds to the vampires by saying, "Well, now I promise you that when I'm done with him, you'll kiss him to your heart's content." Now go! Go! I must wake him, for there is work to be done" (Stoker 105). This shows Jonathan as just a part of Dracula's plans. This is what makes Dracula ...