"Strange to say, there were hairs in the centre of palm." - Animalistic. Dracula is more akin to an animal than a man. If the repression of society is what inspired Stoker, then his representation moves beyond glorification, this Anti-hero is not designed to be liked or loved, so my guess is that whatever his motive for "life", Dracula was always meant to "die".

Btw where did you get that excerpt?