Mesmerised Quote by Bram Stoker
““As he drew close to it another figure came towards it from the opposite side with equal footsteps. He saw that it was his own figure, his very self, and in silent terror, compelled by what force he knew not, he advanced—charmed as the bird is by the snake, mesmerised or hypnotised—to meet this other self.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Dracula, 1897
A character confronts a mirror image of himself, feeling both terror and fascination as he approaches his own double.
In simple terms: Facing one's inner self can be terrifying.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and integrate your shadow self.
Themes
identity
fear
self‑reflection
Mood
reflective
uneasy
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- personal growth
- meditation
Key Concepts
psychology
duality
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your “other self” symbolize?
- How can confronting it change you?
A Different Perspective
The double may represent denial rather than truth.
