Renfield

Renfield is a character from Bram Stoker's novel *Dracula*. He is a mental patient who exhibits bizarre behavior and is influenced by Count Dracula, believing that serving the vampire will grant him power and vitality. Renfield’s obsession with consuming living creatures, like insects and small animals, symbolizes his attempt to gain life force, reflecting his disturbed psyche and the themes of obsession and control. His character highlights the destructive influence of Dracula’s allure and serves as a tragic figure caught between madness and manipulation.