Predominant Themes

Let us take a break from the novels and movies and examine some of the prevailing themes within Vampire literature.

There are many to choose from the two of the most predominant are: Blood and Mortality.

Blood

I'm sure we all know that blood is the essence of life and a cherished substance. Within Vampire literature, it is no different. Blood is what keeps the Vampire alive and human, despite the fact that they have no soul and that they're you know....dead.

Vampire have always drank the blood of pure and virtuous women. By why? What is it about these pure women that appeals so much to these vampires? The answer is simple: their innocence. Once the vampire sucks her blood, not only has she lost blood, but in the figurative sense, she has fallen from innocence.

Mortality

Mortality is a major issue in vampire literature and movies. It is known that a vampire cannot be killed by any ordinary means. They must get a stake to the heart and their head's cut off. However, one Vampire, thus far has yet to receive punishment. This character is none other than John Polidori's Lord Ruthven. Bram Stoker's Dracula, on the other hand, does meet his end. It is said that the soul of the Vampire cannot be freed unless they are killed and given a chance to 'redeem' their sins.