• Nov 29, 2025 John Ajvide Lindqvist Let The Right One In 6 Vampirism as a Metaphor The vampire in Lindqvist’s story functions as a complex metaphor rather than merely a creature of horror. Eli symbolizes the Other—an outsider rejected by society, yet also capable of acts of kindness. The vampire’s need to feed is intertwined with themes of dependency, sur By Peter Jacobi
