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1.
Presentation of relevant background, including other research,
related to your project
Context: Draw from
Literature Review (but do not copy and paste)
During the long history of the development of world’s films, vampire film
as a fresh and fancy type of film always attracts much attention and becoming
more and more popular in the modern days. However, with time goes by, to keep pace
with new era and audience, the vampire films today are much different from the
early ones, not only in the film styles, but also the different representations
of vampire character in the films. This research paper is going to explore the changes
of vampire character base on four vampire films in different period: Nosferatu (1922), Bram
Stoker's Dracula (1992), Interview with the Vampire (1994), and The Twilight Saga (2008-2012).
And also what these changes mean.
There is a general idea that the vampire as a horrible, evil, and
violent figure in the early vampire films has changed into a more humanized,
emotional, and charming role with the development of vampire film.
For instance, In Pullinger’s thesis "Re-Creating the Vampire Myth",
the vampire figure in Nosferatu in
1922 is dreadful, and the film as a horror genre expresses “the fear of death,
fear of illness, horror of the body, of the corpse” (Pullinger12).
In the article "Bram Stoker's Dracula", as the author states, although
the vampire Dracula is still as a frightening character, its image is enriched with
the emphasis of love in the film. The cruel vampire becomes more emotional with
a pitiful side for his pursuit of true love.
From Benefiel’s thesis “Blood Relations: The Gothic Perversion of the
Nuclear Family in Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire”, in the film Interview with the Vampire in
1994, the vampire character seems has a bigger change which is an innovation
that subverts the old evil image of vampire from the dark Gothic works. The protagonist
Louis is even a positive character who is kind and more humanized.
Then in Backstein’s article “(Un)safe Sex: Romancing the Vampire”, it discusses
the appeal of vampire films to 21st century audiences and its change made. In
the film "Twilight", the vampire Edward is a totally positive and
popular role. Except charming appearance, the vampire character is humanized
and emotional, he controls his desire and protects human.
In addition, some of the literatures also explore what the changes of
vampire character reflect. Morrison’s thesis states that the vampire film
reflects the social condition during that time. From Pullinger’s article "Re-Creating
the Vampire Myth”, the representation of vampire character in 18th and 19th
centuries is influenced by the sexual culture, social expectations of the freedom
of sexual expression, and politics and class. And in Pierce’s thesis, he examines
the different image of vampire as a superhero to suggest that it reflects
American psyche, and the new idea of heroism in American culture.
2. Discussion of the relevance/importance of your focus to
(identify the “problem” or gap in knowledge that your research will provide
more information about)
Depart from Literature Review
Example: While Person A covers this and Person B covers that,
no one addresses z. I will address z.
Example 2: Person A discusses this, focusing on x and y; however, she overlooks the aspect of
z. I will focus on z.
1). While these research provide general changes of
the representation of vampire character from a horrible, evil,
and violent figure into a more humanized, emotional, and charming role
with the development of vampire film. In my research paper, I am going to
analyze the changes of vampire image in four specific aspects: appearance,
desire, emotion, social and human relationship.
2). Also, when these literatures discuss about the transformation
of vampire image in different vampire films, they overlook or analyze less
about what these changes mean. In Pierce’s thesis “From demon to daimon: A
mythic and depth psychological analysis of the American hero vampire”, he
examines the different image of vampire as a superhero to suggest that it
reflects American psyche, and the new idea of heroism in American culture. Pierce’s
research only focuses on the culture aspect which the changes of vampire
character reflect.
So in my research, I will also explore what the
changes of vampire character mean by focusing on both cultural and social
aspects.
3. Clear statement of a research question to focus your
analysis=what the analysis will show
Example: I will focus on the role of z in this.
Or I will focus on the relationship between z and this.
I will focus
on the role of vampire changes from early to modern vampire films in the
aspects of appearance, desire, emotion, social and human relationship. And also
what these changes mean relates to cultural and social factors.
4. Clear
identification & explanation of methods to conduct your research
Example: Using literary
analysis, I will study the treatment of z
in this.
Using literary analysis and film analysis, I will study the different
representations of vampire character in different periods’ vampire films, as
well as what these differences or changes mean.
5. Presentation and analysis of
data or information (see requirements for short analysis essay)
Here
is one instance of z happening in this.
Here is how it works.
Here is what it means (i.e. my idea is right).
Here
is another example of z in this.
Here
is how it works.
And
here is what it means (i.e. my idea is right).
Here
is a third example of z in this.
Here is how it works.
Here is how it works.
And
here is what it means (i.e. my idea is right).
Here is one
instance of the changes of vampire character in different vampire films. From
Bryce’s thesis “Surviving the change: The domestication of the vampire in
literature, film, and television”, it indicates that “the vampire once fit
nicely under the heading of horror in which the 'unknown'… Vampires represented
the evils in the world and needed to be smited in order for the world to return
to 'normal'” (Bryce26). While in the article "Bram Stoker's Dracula", although the
vampire Dracula is still as a frightening character, its image is enriched with
the emphasis of love in the film: “his taste for humanity has grown bold with
desire. Touching that humanity, and having lost his own,” The cruel vampire
becomes more emotional with a pitiful side for his pursuit of true love.
Here is
another example
of the changes of vampire character in different vampire films. In
Pullinger’s thesis "Re-Creating the Vampire Myth", the vampire figure
in Nosferatu in 1922 is dreadful, and the film as a horror genre expresses “the
fear of death, fear of illness, horror of the body, of the corpse”
(Pullinger12). But in
the film Interview with the Vampire
in 1994, the vampire character seems has a bigger change which is an innovation
that subverts the old evil image of vampire from the dark Gothic works. The protagonist
Louis is even a positive character who is kind and more humanized. The theme in this vampire film is
more about humanity, the Confusion and struggling towards desire and love.
Here is a third example of the changes of vampire character. In Backstein’s
article “(Un)safe Sex: Romancing the Vampire”, it claims that “in Victorian
vampire stories, such as "Dracula," the heroines were vulnerable and
met misfortune when they succumbed to the seduction of dangerous men. Modern
vampires, however, work to control their impulses so as not to harm the
heroine, who is strong, resourceful and smart” (Backstein39). Using the film "Twilight"
as an example, the vampire Edward in this film is a totally positive and
popular role. Except charming appearance, the vampire character becomes more humanized
and emotional, he controls desire and protects human.
Here is also an example of what the changes of vampire
character reflect. In Morrison’s thesis “Metamorphoses of the vampire in
literature and film: cultural transformations in Europe, 1732-1933”, he indicates
that “the vampire as a distinctly European figure that has allowed writers to
express their anxieties over a range of political, economic, and social changes
occurring since the 18th century” (Morrison72). It shows the vampire figure
reflects the social condition during that time.
Here is another example of what the changes of vampire character reflect. From Pullinger’s article "Re-Creating
the Vampire Myth”, the representation of vampire character in 18th and 19th
centuries is influenced by the sexual culture, social expectations of the freedom
of sexual expression, and also about “politics and class -- the creature is
often a foreign invading power, typically aristocratic” (Pullinger14). It means
the vampire character reflects cultural and cultural development.
Here is a third example of what the changes of vampire character reflect.
In the thesis “From demon to daimon: A mythic and depth psychological analysis
of the American hero vampire”, Pierce examines the different image of vampire as
a superhero to suggest that it reflects American psyche, and the new idea of heroism
in American culture which is about “moving from self-loathing to wholeness,
from isolation to relatedness, and from merely wielding a sword to applying the
imagination to uncover new ways of being” (Pierce21). The different vampire
image shows the new trend of culture.
6. Discussion of findings
Given my findings (summarize
findings), I have noticed this pattern (explain pattern/relationship/idea)
Given my findings, I have noticed the vampire character in different
periods’ vampire films have changed from a horrible, evil, and violent figure
into a more humanized, emotional, and charming role. For instance, in
appearance, the Court Orlok in the Nosferatu looks strange and fearful. He has
long slender fingers, pale face and less hair. In Bram Stoker's Dracula, Count Dracula dresses a scarlet robe which is
the typical Victorian aristocratic dress. He gives audience the sense of mystery. The vampires
in Interview with the Vampire are still grim-faced with cold eyes, but their appearance becomes more
handsome and charming. Then in the Twilight,
the vampires are beautiful and more human-like with natural facial expression. In
the aspect of emotion, the vampire in early film Nosferatu is ruthless and emotionless. He lives with his own nature and desire. While
in the later vampire films, vampire becomes more emotional, the Count Dracula dies
for pursuing the true love, Edward as a vampire even falls in love with a human
girl and protects her life. In addition, I have also noticed the changes of
vampire characters reflect the development of culture and society. For
example, the representation of vampire character in 18th and 19th centuries
reflects a range of social changes and cultural development such as the social
expectations of the freedom of sexual expression.
7. Conclusions that connect
findings to the research question
Therefore, we can assume that
the role of z in this is _______.
Therefore, we can assume that the role of vampire has changed from a
horrible, evil, and violent figure into a more humanized, emotional, and
charming role from early to modern vampire films, and these changes shows the development
of culture and society.
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