In the opening chapter of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Jonathan Harker’s voice is intricately crafted to evoke a sense of both adventure and foreboding as he embarks on his journey to Transylvania. Harker’s journal entries detail his travels from Munich to Bistritz, where he reflects on the cultural diversity and historical significance of the regions he traverses. Through Harker’s use of vivid descriptive language, such as "the most western of splendid bridges over the Danube" and "the wildest and least known portions of Europe," Stoker creates an atmosphere that highlights both the beauty and mystery of Eastern Europe. This technique invites readers to visualize the landscape while hinting at the hidden dangers that lie within it, establishing