The author illustrates through the chapter that the monsters in literature are really depictions of mankind’s own faults and deeply rooted capability of malice, consequently, when they show up in literature, it is not for the sole purpose of spicing up the plot. Many of the monsters in literature serve as cautionary tales to remind people, especially the youth, that many of life’s dangers come from within or out of someone else’s selfishness. In the book, vampires are associated with the predators of the world who will destroy you for their own personal gain. This broadens the spectrum of vampires to include socialites, bullies, and even common thieves. The destructive desires that lead people to tear apart others can also be turned inward.
