Interview with a Vampire

While reading ‘Interview with a Vampire’, there were different kinds of relationships between Louis and characters like Lestat and Claudia. Along with the relationship between Louis, Claudia and the group of vampires they met in Europe.

Throughout the story, Louis and Lestat’s relationship seemed to be nothing but a mixture of hate and lust. It seemed Louis was dependent on Lestat and his lessons on how to be a vampire, not too long after he was converted. They stuck together for a while on the plantation, but Louis scared away Lestat after he threatened to kill Babette, who owned the plantation at the time. Louis did state he had some kind of love for Babette, but not the strongest love he has felt. After Babette figured out Louis was some sort of demon, him and Lestat escape New Orleans.

Louis and Lestat’s relationship slowly turned into a form of manipulation. It seemed like Lestat played with Louis, leaving and coming back to him, wanting him, even though Louis only felt some feeling of hate for him.

Another relationship includes Louis, Lestat and Claudia. Claudia was a young girl Louis fed off of and soon Lestat converted as well. The three of them were a small family.

As her mind grew, Claudia’s body did not. She was furious with whoever made her this way. This is what started the strong hate for both Louis and Lestat, but soon Claudia forgave Louis and their relationship seemed to be stable. The young, smart girl, planned to get rid of Lestat for the sake of both her and Louis. She poisoned Lestat, and slashed his throat. And for the time the two young vampires thought they were save from him. Louis’s view of Lestat changes now. He’s scared that he is back and wonders what he will do if Lestat seeks revenge.

A new relationship forms in Paris. Louis meets Armand, after he breaks up a small argument. Louis seems to fall for Armand’s appearance like love at first site. Claudia and Louis soon meet Santiago through Armand, but he is very rude towards the two, demanding to find out who created them. Santiago’s relationship with Louis and Claudia turns hateful and sour, thinking they murdered their maker, which is against the rules.

Most relationships in this story seem to be negative or even toxic. This seems like a repeating element in many stories that contain vampires, lots of drama and toxicity.