This subplot is essential because it shifts the show's mythology. By the end of the night, the threat of Katherine is replaced by the looming terror of the and the inevitable, painful transformation Tyler must now face. The Final Twist: The Bigger Fish
Here is a feature breakdown of the night the Lockwood Mansion turned into a battlefield. The Premise: A Night of Masks MasqueradeThe Vampire Diaries : Season 2 Episode 7
The episode centers on the annual Lockwood Masquerade Ball. For Elena, Stefan, and Damon, the party isn't about the champagne or the costumes; it’s a tactical operation. Having been terrorized by Katherine Pierce since the season premiere, the brothers decide that tonight is the night Katherine dies. This subplot is essential because it shifts the
The episode's most brilliant plot device is the link established by Katherine’s witch, Lucy. Before the fight even begins, Katherine has Lucy cast a spell that binds her physical body to Elena’s. The Premise: A Night of Masks The episode
While the vampires are fighting in the library, a tragic secondary plot unfolds in the billiards room. Katherine has orchestrated a "trigger" for the Lockwood curse, manipulating a girl named Sarah to attack Tyler. In a moment of accidental self-defense, Tyler kills Sarah, officially activating his werewolf gene.
