Vampires from the past decade are more like humans than ever before, in both appearance and character. They possess everything we desire and lust after while at the same time embodying some of our deepest insecurities. Vampires have become complex characters, with individual personalities and problems, and are no longer terrifying monsters. Redefining every aspect of the vampire myth has made vampires relatable and sympathetic.
Different people interpret the meaning behind vampires in popular media in different way. Although I sometimes think that people read too much into the characters and stories, I can see where each theory that I've come across has some point of validity. At the end of the day, whether or not a story resonates with the audience comes down to the type of connections an audience member can form with the characters and the story being told. There's no definitive answer to what vampires symbolize because for each person it's different and potentially multi-faceted. Where one person sees an outsider longing for acceptance, another might see parallels with terrorists and their ability to blend into society seamlessly. It all depends on each person's viewpoint.
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