Ray Chen, Period 7, 3/15/2024

Ray Chen 

Modern Mythology 2024

Period 7

Blog #3 

In "The Interview with The Vampire" by Anne Rice, it demonstrates social pressure and the result of being different. When we take a look at the world that we live in now, where judgment and prejudice are more and more around us, the novel's depiction of Louis and Lestat as vampires really embodies the experiences of the people who face discrimination because of their differences, it doesn't matter if it is their race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other feature of their identity.

The characters of Louis and Lestat became instances of the taking of rejection. In this case, the reverse is true; it is the human world that gives specific roles to the vampires and, as the result, questions the established norms and beliefs of this world. They are designated a "separate" status, given more powers, but getting harm in return, by being belittled and shunned by society just for being different. This connects with the way that some people in the present are marginalized. Those who do not share the same beliefs with the majority are constantly seen as different and pained.

Similarly, the ties between Louis and Lestat bring about analysis of that which is experienced by those who are queer. Their love is unlike the traditional form of romance and partnering, and as a result of that, the cannon of acceptable relationships is changing. Having evidence only in the world which is run by heterosexuality, their unusual love is refuted with neglect and prejudices by the people around them. This again points to the fact that such people have a very difficult situation to be in whereby their very being and significance to them are invalidated or even immoral by those who are in charge of society's- everyday life.

The book expresses the nature of vampires as outsiders as well as victims who suffer viciousness and sheer cruelty just because of who they are. It stresses the need of being tolerant and open to all kinds of diversities and cultures while sharing. On the one hand, "The Interview with The Vampire" is depicted in a world of fantasy. However, on the other hand, the same themes of prejudice are considered as parts of the real world humans are faced with in real life.