From these 20 clues can you identify the vampire and sidekick I’m thinking of?
1. This vamp holds a powerful political position.
2. She has penchant for wearing white.
3. And gold.
4. She has a human lover.
5. Her lover is dissatisfied with the limits of their relationship.
6. This vampire wants to take advantage of Sookie’s telepathy.
7. She decides to introduce a man into Sookie’s life.
8. Bill is tasked with delivering Sookie to her.
9. Sookie believes the vampire’s sidekick is in love.
10. He and Sookie become engaged.
11. He deceives Sookie about his true allegiance.
12. Although he tries to take charge, Sookie’s willfulness and independence is more than he can cope with.
13. This female vampire doesn’t know that her man is derailing her plans because he has his own agenda for Sookie.
14. He betrays this vampire because he wants to be what he isn’t.
15. He also betrays Sookie.
16. And the local vampire heirarchy that he is beholden to.
17. His treachery gets him captured and assulted by someone he trusts.
18. Sookie discovers his treachery.
19. This vampire immdiately notices Eric’s interest in Sookie.
20. She confronts Eric physically when he gets out of line.
Bonus Clue: This vampire keeps Eric waiting while someone he cares about is in danger.
The correct answer is….
Isabel and Hugo
Isn’t it curious how closely Isabel and Hugo’s story line mimic the one with Sophie Anne, Hadley, and Bill? Perhaps these similarities indicate where Alan Ball is going with Isabel’s character.
Isabel is now sheriff of Dallas. If Ball follows the books, with Stan dead, Isabel is set to become the Queen of Texas. If she decides to employ Barry, as Stan did in the books, she will accomplish what Sophie Anne set out to do through deceit and treachery, gain the loyalty of a telepath.
The up and coming Isabel who deals fairly with humans and openly loves them contrasts sharply with Sophie Anne, the corrupt fading power whose days are numbered. If Eric is the one to overthrows her instead of Philipe de Castro, Godric’s child would then be the King of Louisiana and his protege the Queen of Texas. Since Godric advocated treating humans as equals, Isabel and Eric, as Godric’s disciples, would be ushering in a new era of vampire-human relations in their states. Contrast the potential enlightened leadership of Isabel and Eric with Sophie Anne manipulating and using humans while dealing V and Stan murdering them and wanting an all out war.
Sophie Anne and Isabel’s similarities allow us to view them in a similar light, but once we do, their differences make it clear who would be the better ruler. Isabel’s relationship with Hugo, her interaction with Sookie, the way she kept Eric waiting when he wanted to move against the Fellowship, and how she physically confronted him in the meeting with the Nan Flannigan illustrate how different she and Sophie Anne really are. Texas vampires would be fortunate to have Isabel for their queen while Louisiana ones can only hope that Eric’s character continues to develop and that he will eventually have the opportunity to replace Sophie Anne.
Haha, that is awesome!
I hope we get to see a good deal of Isabel in season 3. She’s a vampire that could answer a lot of Sookie’s vampirey questions, if she thinks to ask.
This is awesome, Rygee! It’s also interesting because Bill called all of the vampires (including Isabel) vile and despicable creatures. Another lie by Bill Compton. Clearly Isabel is far from a vile and despicable creature and clearly she can love. Very sharp contrast to Bill who only “says” he can love but has yet to truly show it. It’s too bad that Sookie has yet to discern this for herself.
This is a very interesting change by AB from the books. He made the new sheriff ( and possible next Monarch of TX) a strong, independent, compassionate woman.
How could anyone describe Isabel as vile and despicable? Bill is projecting his own qualities onto all vampires. That man needs a shrink in the worst way.
The BL would say that Bill has shown his love for Sookie, but running into the sun for her at the end of s1. But i think the bs, he knew his limitations and decided to use it, so his neck wasn’t in a noose for losing Sookie.
It’s yet another thing that Sookie didn’t question. She could see by just comparing Stan and Isabel together that they are far from the same type of Vampire, even though they share a nest. I really hope what you predict comes true Renee.. cos having such a strong women as Isabel on the thrown would be great.
In Dallas, Sookie tells Bill she is going to find Godric on the roof, Bill offers to go with her even though he would be in danger. Of course she tells him no, she wouldn’t put him at risk. And he knows she wouldn’t agree. Another self serving, empty gesture.