How To Write A Diary Entry To The Crucible

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25th of June, 1897: Dealing with Harker and his curious ways has proven to be more of a challenge than I had anticipated. At first Harker was noticeably frightened by me, but I tried to dissipate those fears and I was nothing but welcoming. Despite my efforts It is almost certain that he knows of my true nature. For many nights, as I left the window of my chambers to hunt, I have felt a pair of prying eyes upon me. There was also the unfortunate incident on the morning of May 8th, where the fool managed to cut his throat while shaving. I succumbed to my urges, and I was merely inches away from ending his life. The crucifix he wore, stopped me. That object provides an impregnable defense against my kind to whoever manages to procure one. I suppose that is the only instance in which a crucifix had saved me. For if I had killed him, it would make the transition to my new estate much too complicated. Harker was also frightened by the lack of a reflection I had in the mirror he held. I did not handle the situation well, and I became …show more content…

Though as the weeks have progressed, I have not been as opposed to it as I was earlier. In preparation for the events that I highly anticipate given the trajectory of the situation, I made Harker write letters to his family and business that are dated as if they were written in late June. That way, if he does die, the arrangements I made to move to England will not be headed. I could not expect him to be indifferent about this, however, so I was not surprised when he tried to coax the gypsies into delivering his secret letters to his family. I am a man of polyglot, but I was not able to understand the shorthand that Harker used. I made it seem as if he had betrayed my trust because even though it is falling apart, I must keep up the charade until I am certain that my plans will be

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