uot; By repeatedly using the word "we", it was implied that Dracula was included in the history of his land. Later on, Van Helsing explains that the "un-dead" will go on for eternity, unless stopped. Since vampires are said to be soulless, one would assume that they are, in fact, un-dead. Final proof of Dracula's immortality is shown in his eerie statement, "I spread it (revenge) over the centuries, and time is on my side."
             Throughout time, the one thing that does not alter, in the telling of a vampire, is the life giving blood one must drink. More along the lines of immortality, is the fact that blood gives Dracula renewed strength and vitality. One day when Harker finds Dracula in his resting-place, he is surprised to discover that Dracula seems to be younger. "There lay the Count, but looking as if his youth had been half renewed..." Renfield, the mental patient in Dr. Seward's care, confirms the fact that Dracula takes the life of others to renew his own. Whether or not this is a weakness or strength depends on the situation at hand. However, it is an undeniable fact that the blood of others will restore, rejuvenate, and empower the vampire.
             Vampires, such as Dracula, obtain the ability to heal injuries much faster than a normal person could. When the men confront Dracula at one point, he throws himself through a window and emerges uncut. This serves to explain why it is so hard to kill a vampire, like Dracula. Any injury is of no consequence and healed in a short amount of time, while even death does not deter Dracula.
             When dealing with a vampire it is important to remember that, not only can he or she recuperate quickly, but there is also the ability of superhuman strength. Upon meeting Dracula for the first time, Harker is impressed with his iron grip. "...He moved impulsively forward and holding out his hand grasped mine with a strength which made me...