Vampires
Vampires have always been a huge source of ambiguous morality throughout literature, and this proves no different in this short story. Whilst Clyde does fulfill the typical role of the evil vampire we have come t expect in movies and books, through his past, ultimately the Clyde we are presented with for the majority of the book, is quite relatable to humans. He seeks to do the right thing and be a better person, but he also succumbs to bad deeds. Indeed, he walks a fine line between good and evil and it is up to the reader to decided which category he falls into.
Lemon Grove
The lemon grove itself is described to be a beautiful place and is a place Clyde wishes he could spend forever – hence, readers can interpret this as a reference to the Garden of Eden. Whilst he is happy in the grove, Clyde is also unsatisfied by life there, as proved by his desire to pursue his old activities in feeding on blood. Much like Eve, the Garden/Grove was not enough for Clyde and he ended up leaving it to kill Fila.
