Invading privacy & such

Count Dracula himself regularly invades the privacy of his victims; sneeking into their rooms while they're sleeping, biting them on the neck (which is seen as an intimate place) etc. The book itself is written in the form which invades the privacy of its characters. First, and most obviously, with Harker's journal. This insight to his private thoughts and feelings allows the reader to engage and enjoy the text by suspending their disbelief. (In this case, the reality is intended to scare the reader) This is reinforced by the use of actual dates and places, creating verisimilitude. Versimilitude is the appearance of truth (& a rather nice word don't you think?) :)