吸血鬼History of Vampires

1、History of VampiresHistory of VampiresMade by Celia Lucy We currently live in a pop culture world that seems many people are obsessed with vampiresvampires. From gothic(哥特式) vampire novels, to endless movies, television and art, the vampires continues to grow in popularity and sophistication.Gothic

2、novel(哥特式小說): a branch of western literature which mainly are horror and mysterious stories.What Is Vampire?What Is Vampire?VampiresVampires are mythological or folkloric(民間傳說的) beings who subsist(生存) by feeding on the life essence (generally in the form of blood) of living creatures, regardless of

3、whether they are undead(不死生物) or a living person/being. Development of Vampires It can date back to the early nineteenth century when vampires were recorded in the folkloric tales. Early folkloric belief in vampires has been ascribed(歸因于） to the ignorance of the bodys process of decomposition（腐爛） af

4、ter death and how people in pre-industrial societies tried to rationalize(使合理) this, creating the figure of the vampire to explain the mysteries of death.Folk beliefsFolk beliefs Spirits or demons that left their graves at night to seek and enslave their victims; it was thought that the victims them

5、selves became vampires. Crude, foul(腐爛的) smelling, reanimated(復(fù)活的) corpses, with a single motivation for blood.AppearancesAppearancesBloated(腫脹) in appearance, and ruddy(紅潤的), purplish, or dark in colour; blood was often seen seeping(滲出) from the mouth and nose when one was seen in its shroud or cof

6、fin and its left eye was often open. Creating VampiresIn Slavic(斯拉夫的) traditions, any corpse that was jumped over by an animal, particularly a dog or a cat, was feared to become one of the undead. A body with a wound that had not been treated with boiling water was also at risk. In Russian folklore,

7、 once been witches or people who had rebelled against the Russian Orthodox Church while they were alive.Identify VampiresDeath of cattle, sheep, relatives or neighbours. Folkloric vampires could also make their presence felt by engaging in minor poltergeist-like activity, such as hurling(猛投) stones

8、on roofs or moving household objects, and pressing on people in their sleep.Poltergeist : 敲擊作響鬧惡作劇的鬼敲擊作響鬧惡作劇的鬼 What are vampires afraid of?GarlicThe European people believed that the garlic can drive out the ghosts and vampires.Sunlight Silver CrossMethod of destruction Stake through the heart with

9、the ash of oak tree. Sprinkle holy water.Earl Elizabeth Bathory （巴托里伯爵夫人）（巴托里伯爵夫人）In 1611,the court case of Bathory is the true one of bloodsucking in the history.Bathory lived in the castle of Hungary mountainous area.In order to keep youthful,she drunk young girls flesh blood.Bathory had been arre

10、sted when her crimes was found.And she was dead in 1614.（1611年巴托里伯爵夫人訴訟案是歷史上真實(shí)的嗜血案件，年巴托里伯爵夫人訴訟案是歷史上真實(shí)的嗜血案件，巴托里伯爵夫人居住在匈牙利山區(qū)的賽伊特城堡中，專門飲巴托里伯爵夫人居住在匈牙利山區(qū)的賽伊特城堡中，專門飲用和沐浴少女的鮮血來保持青春。用和沐浴少女的鮮血來保持青春。1610年案發(fā)后被拘禁，直年案發(fā)后被拘禁，直到到1614年死去年死去)Modern beliefsModern beliefsThe Victorian Novel Transforms the VampireThe Vi

11、ctorian Novel Transforms the Vampire In 1897, Dracula(德庫拉德庫拉) written by Bram Stoker was published.(1847-1912)Irish novelist and short story writer. Best known for his gothic novel. “Father of vampire novels”.Bram Stoker successfully transformed the image and the conventions of the vampires from low

12、ly sub-human parasite(寄生蟲) to that of an intelligent, but somewhat evil superhero.Dracula live in a castle, has superhuman powers and unlimited material wealth. He is a mysterious and genius intellect, who is almost immortal.德古拉伯爵在歷史上確有其人，德古拉伯爵在歷史上確有其人，1431年生年生于羅馬尼亞的于羅馬尼亞的Sighisoara。Dracula意為意為“龍之子龍

13、之子”。這位拉瓦幾亞公國的督軍常。這位拉瓦幾亞公國的督軍常用苛刻的手段整肅異己，又以各種嚴(yán)刑峻用苛刻的手段整肅異己，又以各種嚴(yán)刑峻法整飭國家，其中最有名的就是穿刺法，法整飭國家，其中最有名的就是穿刺法，因此，因此，“吸血鬼吸血鬼”的稱號傳遍歐洲的稱號傳遍歐洲. The most typical vampireThe basis of modern vampire legend.Dracula has been widely accepted as the ancestor of modern vampire. Spawn(釀成) a distinctive vampire genre whic

14、h is still popular in the 21st century,with books,films and television shows . Dracula(1992) 驚情四百年Interview with the Vampire: The vampire Chronicles(1994) 夜訪吸血鬼Queen of the Damned(2002) 吸血鬼女王Features of modern vampiresl Noble classl Attractive, refined(有優(yōu)雅貴族氣息的)and elegantl Superhuman intelligence a

15、nd powerl Capable of mind control and not afraid of light l Form romantic relationships with humanInterview with the Vampire: The Vampire ChroniclesLestat: Tom CruiseLouis: Brad PittClaudia: Kirsten DunstA 1994 American drama horror film directed by Neil Jordan, based on the 1976 novel Interview wit

16、h the Vampire by Anne Rice. Lestat and Louis, beginning with Louis transformation into a vampire by Lestat in 1791. The film chronicles their time together, and their turning of a twelve-year-old girl, Claudia, into a vampire. The narrative is framed by a present day interview, in which Louis tells

17、his story to a San Francisco reporter.Plot summaryIn 1791, at age 24, in Spanish Louisiana, Louis is transformed into a vampire by Lestat.New Orleans, Louis finds a sick child Claudia in a house with her dead mother. Lestat transformed her into a vampire.Thirty years later, Claudia becomes a sadisti

18、c(殘虐成性的) killer. But, when she realizes she will never grow up, she is furious with Lestat. Claudia tricks him into drinking blood from a corpse which is fatal to vampires.This weakens him, and she slits his throat. Claudia and Louis dump Lestats body in a swamp; but he returns, having drained the b

19、lood of swamp creatures to survive. Lestat attacks them, but Louis sets him on fire and is able to flee to Paris with Claudia.Then a lot of complicated things Then a lot of complicated things happens happens Conflict begins to exist between Louis and Claudia; he leaves her for good Back to the inter

20、view, reporter asks Louis to transform him; Louis vanishes.Lestat appears.They were the hottest vampires of the 1990s. Lestat is known for his boldness, enthusiasm and defiance. Louis enjoys the finer things in life, including music, acting and fashion. But they share a charming tenderness. They bec

21、ame the template(模版) for all culturally-relevant vampires that followed them.vampire movies atrractions plot twists catering to the needs of audience a platformtheme of pure, limitless, and eternal desire the idea people may be something other than what they appear to be. thee attribute not caring f

22、or social approval appreciated by teenagersmusic and painting fabulousBram Stokers Dracula驚情四百年 .American an erotic horror movie in 1992chractaers Dracula a vampire ungly , cruel and cruel rebellious, brave and loyal to his loverchractaers Minaheroin 女主人公Draculas wife 400 years ago Jonathan Minas fi

23、ance未婚夫 in todays lifefe brave gentle resourceful 機(jī)智的 selfless Lucy Minas friend random beatiful controled by a vicious wolfbecoming a true vampire Seward a doctor a vamper hunter In 1462, Dracula returns from a battle to find his wife. Elisabeta, has committed suicide after receiving a false report

24、 of his death. Knowning that his wife is now damned for committing suicide.plot Dracula renounces責(zé)備God, declaring that he will ri avenge Elisabeta with all the powers of darkness. In a rage, he stabs the cross 十字架with his sword and drinks the blood which is pouring out of the cross. Jonathan travels

25、 to Transylvania to arrange Draculas real estate acquisition in London. Jonathan meets Dracula, who discovers a picture of Mina, and believes that she is the reincarnation of his wife. Dracula leaves Jonathan to be fed upon by his brides and sails to England with boxes of his native soil. In London,

26、 Dracula emerges as a wolf-like creature and bites Lucy. Lucys deteriorating health and behavioral changes attracts Dr. Van Helsing, who recognizes Lucy as the victim of a vampire. Dracula, appearing young and handsome during daylight, meets and charms Mina. When Mina receives word from Jonathan, wh

27、o has escaped the castle and recovered at a convent, she travels to marry him. In his fury, Dracula transforms Lucy into a vampire. Van Helsing kills Lucy. After Jonathan and Mina return to London, Jonathan and Van Helsing lead the others to Carfax Abbey, where they destroy the Counts boxes of soil.

28、 He confesses that he murdered Lucy and has been terrorizing Minas friends, but a confused and angry Mina admits that she still loves him and remembers her previous life as Elisabeta. At her insistence, Dracula begins transforming her into a vampire. A fight between the badly, mina comes to his resc

29、uhunters and gypsies ensues. The hunters are about to kill the vampire, who hurts e. In the chapel where he renounced God, Dracula asks Mina to give him peace. They share a kiss as the candles light up, Dracula turns back to his younger self, and Mina shoves the knife through his heart. Draculas cur

30、se is lifted. She decapitates him, and finally gazes up at each other ascending to Heaven together.Beware Love Never Dies Mina： I want to be what you are. See what you see - love what you love Dracula： Mina, to walk with me you must die to your breathing life and be reborn to mine. Mina： You are my love. and my life. always. Dracula： Then. I give you life eternal. Everlasting love. The power of the storm. And the beasts of the earth. Walk with me. to be my loving wife. forever.the queen of the da