In chapters three through five of the novel a few questions arise. These chapters challenge the traditional definition of family, and also raise some ethical and moral dilemmas. As we know by now the vampire definition of family is more of a brotherhood than a conventional family, but the line is blurred when Gilda sends mixed signals on her feelings about Julius and her relationship with Bird. She says she view Julius more like a brother than a lover, but then decides to leave him a provocative dream.
Later She turns Julius into a fellow vampire. I have a problem with this transformation because I feel she took advantage of Julius' loneliness and did not get definitive permission to change him. However, she does view the transformation as a favor to him and a gift to her. She believes that Julius will no longer feel lonely since vampires are a close group with a unique bond. This is also a benefit to herself since she can finally be the person in charge of the relationship.
I feel that the opportunity to become immortal has a lot more negatives than positives. I would want to be able to be reunited with loved ones and share the life experiences that immortality provides with others. Since that is almost an impossible task, I feel that I would turn down the offer to become a vampire.
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