The Enduring Allure of Claudia: An Exploration of the Child Vampire in “Interview with the Vampire”
Introduction Claudia, the eternally young vampire of Anne Rice’s “Interview with the Vampire,” remains one of the most captivating and tragic figures in modern literature. With her cascade of blonde curls framing a porcelain face, and a wardrobe of delicate lace and ribbons, she initially appears as an innocent doll. However, beneath the surface lies…