A story does not have to have vampires to be considered a vampire story. How is that possible you may ask? Well, it's not the vampires that make it a vampire story, it's the patterns in literature.The essentials of a vampire story include an older figure that represents corrupt values, a young virginal female, the continuance of life force of the older figure and the death or destruction of the innocent young women. (Foster, 19)
Forrest Gump is a great example of vampirism. Jenny, Forrest's’ childhood crush was raped at a young age by her drunken father. Jenny’s father, in this case, would be considered the vampire because he stripped her of her innocence with his corrupt values. On the other hand, we see that Jenny’s life starts to deteriorate.
Forrest Gump is a great example of vampirism. Jenny, Forrest's’ childhood crush was raped at a young age by her drunken father. Jenny’s father, in this case, would be considered the vampire because he stripped her of her innocence with his corrupt values. On the other hand, we see that Jenny’s life starts to deteriorate.