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“I always thought of vampires, especially the young-adult ones, as a metaphor for sex - sucking blood, forbidden, taboo. I think they just ooze sex. Vampires are all the big themes in life in one attractive, bloodsucking package.” quote by Melissa de la Cruz
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“I always thought of vampires, especially the young-adult ones, as a metaphor for sex - sucking blood, forbidden, taboo. I think they just ooze sex. Vampires are all the big themes in life in one attractive, bloodsucking package.”

Melissa de la Cruz

About This Quote

Source Novel: Vampire Academy series, 2007

Vampires symbolize intense, forbidden desire and the allure of danger in youthful romance.

In simple terms: Vampires = forbidden desire.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the metaphor in popular media.

Themes

desire forbidden danger

Mood

intrigued critical

Type

literary analytical

When to use this quote

  • teen romance
  • media analysis
  • psychology class
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

metaphor sexuality young adult fiction

Questions to Reflect On

  • What other symbols represent taboo desire?
  • How does this metaphor affect readers?
A Different Perspective

Metaphors can oversimplify complex emotions.

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