On the Evolution and Interpretation of Vampire Images in Films

1、on the evolution and interpretation of vampire images in filmsby thesis advisor: ms. wang lisubmitted to the b. a. committee in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of bachelor of arts in the english department of school of foreign languages of langfang teachers college 20 nov. 2012

2、北京师范大学本科生毕业论文题 目： 吸血鬼形象在影视作品中的演变与阐释学生姓名： 杨淼指导教师： 王利二级学院： 外国语学院系 别： 英语系专 业： 英 语年 级： 2013届学 号： 09030144020 完成日期： 2012年11月20日title: on the evolution and interpretation of vampire images in filmsabstract: in 1922, the movie nosferatu directed by the german director friedrich wilhelm murnau was released,

3、 which was based on the irish novelist bram stokers work, dracula. and since its publication, orlock, an ugly and blood thirsty demon, dominates in peoples mind as the cathedratic and prototypical image of vampires in films. while in neil jordans interview with the vampire which was shown in 1994, t

4、he author of this thesis finds louis sensitive and humanlike with love and hatred. edward in the twilighta popular movie released in 2008, even existed as a protector who is handsome, gentle and trustworthy. as every age seems to embrace “the vampire that it needs”, the significant change of vampire

5、 images definitely associates with the development of society. this thesis aims to make an analysis of these three vampire figures and interpret the reasons for their evolution. key words: vampire; image; evolution题目：吸血鬼形象在影视作品中的演变与阐述摘要：自1922年由德国导演茂瑙执导、以爱尔兰小说家布拉姆斯托克的德古拉为原型的电影诺斯费拉图上映后，奥洛克的形象便扎根于观众的头脑

6、中成为众多影视作品中吸血鬼的原型。他嗜血残忍，丑陋邪恶，是个不折不扣的恶魔。然而，在1994年上映的夜访吸血鬼中，尼尔乔丹却赋予了路易感性和人类的爱憎情仇。在2008年上映热播至今的暮光系列中，吸血鬼爱德华集英俊、温柔和可靠于一身，俨然成了人类的保护者。正如每个时代似乎都在创造着“它所需要的吸血鬼”,吸血鬼的形象发生如此巨变，与社会的发展有着必然的联系。本文将对三部影视作品中的吸血鬼形象进行分析并阐释其形象演变的原因。关键字：吸血鬼；形象；演化contents. introduction.1. vampire and vampirism.2 a. the origin of vampire.3

7、 b. the beliefs of vampire in folklore and mythology.4. analysis of the evolution of vampire figures.6 a. count orlock in f. w. murnaus nosferatu.6 b. louis in neil jordans interview with the vampire.7 c. edward cullen in catherine hardwickes twilight.9. reasons for the evolution.13. conclusion.16wo

8、rks cited.18acknowledgementsi would like to thank all the teachers and people who have helped me during these four years of studying, especially my supervisor lecturer wang li, who has closely read and polished the early draft of my paper, and generously given me invaluable criticism and encouragement.besides, i am grateful to my parents, my roommates and friends who support me when i gain my success and encourage me when i am in depression. in addition, i particularly treasure the inspiration and help that my boyfr