Putting two opposite people in the exact same situation can reveal the truth about how the human mind works. Each person's different personalities, decisions made and impulses influence his or her destiny. The use of the characters Lucy Westerna and Mina Harker in Bram Stoker's Dracula provides insight into how certain types of human beings think and how the decisions they make determine their future. Lucy and Mina have such different views and reactions when they find themselves in an uncertain situation like being bitten by a vampire. Examining the psychology of the characters, Lucy and Mina, we discover that through their opposite characteristics, when they find themselves in the same situation, the factors of fear, fascination, uncertainty, instincts and the ability to accept or reject change what is disclosed human nature and the way their decisions and reactions make their future inevitable. Lucy Westerna is seen as innocent, ignorant, young, dependent on others, and selfish in her world. According to Eltis' essay, "Lucy is much more reminiscent of the traditional feminine Victorian lady, helpless and frivolous...she clearly has no occupations or concerns beyond her social commitments and loves" (Eltis 457). She has never had a job or shown qualities of being stubborn or dedicated to anything except her life. Lucy is caught up in her love life and when she receives three marriage proposals, it shows how selfish and involved she is in her rosy world. Lucy writes to Mina: “I had three today. Simply fantasy! Three Proposals in one day! It's not terrible!” (Stoker 78). Lucy says she feels terrible but that's definitely not the case. He keeps saying, “Oh, Mina, I'm so happy I don't know what to do with myself. And three proposals!” (78). She is obvious... middle of the paper... or the refusal of change, all contribute to determining what our future holds. Lucy Westerna and Mina Harker are both bitten by Count Dracula to become a vampire, but the person who is stubborn, independent, driven, and able to defeat change is able to evolve into their true predetermined future, as shown through Mina Harker. Works Cited Eltis, Sos. A gender studies perspective, blood corruption, and race degeneration: Dracula and the policing of gender boundaries. Bedford St. Martins, 2002. Print.Foster, Dennis. A Psychoanalytic Perspective, Young Children Can Be Bitten: A Hunger for Dracula. Bedford St. Martins, 2002. Print.Stoker, Bram. Dracula: Complete, authoritative text with biographical, historical, and cultural contexts, critical history, and essays from contemporary critical perspectives. Bedford St. Martins, 2002. Print.