Louis is a vampire who was a mortal in the late 1700s. He was also born in France, so English is not his first language. This combination results in a distinct language style. He does not use many slang terms or colloquialisms. He speaks in a deliberate and slow style with a slight French accent. His deliberate use of language also emphasizes his current frame of mind and his pensiveness. Louis speaks slowly and does his best to relay his true intentions. Not only does he do this through the spoken word, but also his actions are decidedly human as is commented on throughout his story.