If you are a fan of The Vampire Diaries, you might have wondered how Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce are related. They look exactly alike, but they have very different personalities and histories. Are they sisters, cousins, or just coincidences? The answer is not so simple, as it involves a lot of magic, bloodlines, and curses. In this article, we will explore the truth behind the doppelgängers and their connection to each other.
What is a Doppelgänger?
A doppelgänger is a living, breathing double of oneself, according to Isobel’s research assistant. However, in the world of The Vampire Diaries, doppelgängers are more than just look-alikes. They are the magical byproduct of Qetsiyah and Silas’ immortality spell, which they cast thousands of years ago. Doppelgängers are Silas’ and Amara’s shadow selves who die in their place – nature’s way to restore balance.
There are two bloodlines of doppelgängers: one from Silas and one from Amara. The first doppelgängers in each line were Tatia and Stefan, who lived in the 10th century. Tatia was the love of both Elijah and Klaus, and her blood was used by Esther to turn her children into vampires and to suppress Klaus’ werewolf side. Stefan was a human who fell in love with Rebekah and later became a vampire. The next doppelgängers in each line were Katherine and Tom, who lived in the 15th century. Katherine was a human who escaped from being sacrificed by Klaus and became a vampire. Tom was a human who worked as a paramedic and was killed by Enzo. The last doppelgängers in each line were Elena and Damon, who lived in the 21st century. Elena was a human who became a vampire and then a human again. Damon was a vampire who became human and then a vampire again.
How are Elena and Katherine Related?
Elena and Katherine are both doppelgängers of Amara, which means they share the same face and the same blood. However, they are also related by ancestry, as they are both descendants of Tatia. Katherine is the direct daughter of Tatia, who gave birth to her in 1490. Katherine’s father gave the baby away, and she never knew her mother. Katherine later had a daughter of her own, Nadia, who she also gave away. Nadia spent centuries looking for her mother, and eventually found her in Mystic Falls. Elena is a distant descendant of Tatia, who was adopted by the Gilberts. Her biological parents were John Gilbert and Isobel Flemming, who was also a descendant of Tatia. Isobel was turned into a vampire by Damon, and later killed herself. John sacrificed his life to save Elena from becoming a vampire.
Why do Elena and Katherine Hate Each Other?
Elena and Katherine have a complicated and hostile relationship, as they have both loved and hated the same men: Stefan and Damon. Katherine was the first to meet them in 1864, and she had a relationship with both brothers. She never truly loved Damon, but she was still in love with Stefan. She faked her death and left them both heartbroken. Elena met them in 2009, and she fell in love with Stefan first. She later developed feelings for Damon, and eventually chose him over Stefan. Katherine returned to Mystic Falls in 2010, and she was jealous of Elena for earning the affections of both Stefan and Damon. She also planned to deliver Elena to Klaus for the sacrifice in exchange for his forgiveness for going on the run for him for 500 years after ruining his first attempt at breaking his Hybrid Curse.
Katherine and Elena have also tried to kill each other several times, and have caused each other a lot of pain and suffering. Katherine has tried to kill Elena by stabbing her, choking her, poisoning her, and feeding her to Silas. She also killed Elena’s brother Jeremy, and possessed her body for a while. Elena has tried to kill Katherine by stabbing her, drowning her, and injecting her with werewolf venom. She also forced Katherine to become human, and blamed her for ruining her life.
Do Elena and Katherine Ever Forgive Each Other?
Elena and Katherine have a brief moment of forgiveness on Katherine’s deathbed, before Katherine possessed her. Elena told Katherine that she forgave her for everything she had done, and Katherine thanked her for being a better person than her. However, this did not last long, as Katherine soon revealed that she had injected herself with Dr. Wes’ enhanced ripper virus, which would make Elena crave vampire blood and kill her friends. Katherine also tried to seduce Damon and Stefan while in Elena’s body, and tried to ruin her relationships with them. Elena eventually found out that Katherine was inside her, and managed to expel her with the help of her friends. She then confronted Katherine, who was dying from old age, and told her that she hated her and that she would rot in hell. Katherine then died, and was dragged to hell by the devil himself.
Conclusion
Elena and Katherine are related by blood and by magic, but they are also enemies and rivals. They have a lot of history and drama between them, and they have never been able to get along. They are the opposite sides of the same coin, and they represent the choices and consequences of being a doppelgänger. They are both beautiful, strong, and passionate, but they also have their flaws, mistakes, and regrets. They are both loved and hated, and they both have their fans and haters. They are both iconic characters, and they both have left their mark on The Vampire Diaries.
