In Nina's experience in The Reformed Vampire Support Group, vampires are notoriously cowardly—when faced with problems, their first instinct is usually to hide. However, their avoidant tendencies don't always win. For example, as Nina notices, Dave actually does courageous stuff once in a while, such as being the one to go downstairs at the McKinnon's place to see if Father Ramon is still alive and whether there are any werewolves around.
Speaking of werewolves, Reuben gives the impression of being pretty fearless, but mostly he's angry and hurting. Nefley's brave enough to pull off his first vampire kill, but then again, Casimir isn't a very imposing figure when he's passed out cold in the daytime. And Nina herself manages to pull off some bravery once in a while, too, just like her fictional character Zadia Bloodstone.
Questions About Courage
- Who do you think is the most courageous character in the book, and why?
- What's the bravest thing Nina does in the book? Use the text to support your claim.
- Does it require a lot of courage to deal with the supernatural in this book? Why or why not?
- Why are vampires such scaredy cats? Or, are they scaredy cats?
Chew on This
Nina's discovery that Dave is actually kind of courageous is what finally brings them together.
Perfect bravery is a fantasy, like Zadia Bloodstone; the best anyone can hope for is to push through their fears when they stand in their way.