In the original Dracula story, R.M. Renfield was a patient at an insane asylum overseen by Dr. John Seward. While it’s originally believed that Renfield’s consumption of insects and rats stems from delusions, it’s later revealed that he’s actually under the influence of the titular vampire. Dracula convinced Renfield that by consuming these living creatures’ blood, he can become immortal, resulting in Renfield pledging loyalty to him. After being confronted by Mina Harker though, Renfield eventually rebels against Dracula, which ultimately leads to his former master breaking his neck.

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