This thesis attaches great importance on the language features and relevant strategies from popular American television series The Vampire Diaries.First,the thesis makes a brief introduction of the development and cha...This thesis attaches great importance on the language features and relevant strategies from popular American television series The Vampire Diaries.First,the thesis makes a brief introduction of the development and characteristics of subtitle translation.Second,the thesis elaborates some language features on three levels:lexis,syntax and discourse.Finally,the thesis lists relevant subtitle translation strategies and makes a conclusion.展开更多
In order to improve students’reading ability and to cultivate their interests to English,teachers should help their students acquire more western culture background.This article mainly talks about something about vam...In order to improve students’reading ability and to cultivate their interests to English,teachers should help their students acquire more western culture background.This article mainly talks about something about vampire culture which is really fascinating to the teenagers.The vampire legend is a kind of distinctive culture rooting in European countries.It has profound historical and cultural connotation,and its development is closely related to religion and culture.People in different times have different beliefs on vampires.This study aims at making more students understand vampire culture,arousing their interest on western culture,and at last,learning to take the right attitude towards people of lower-level in society.展开更多
Director Neil Jordan＇s 2013 film Byzantium is a vampire narrative with a female empowerment theme that attains the status of Irish neomyth. Although much of the story takes place in England, the vampires originate in...Director Neil Jordan＇s 2013 film Byzantium is a vampire narrative with a female empowerment theme that attains the status of Irish neomyth. Although much of the story takes place in England, the vampires originate in southwest Ireland, recognizable in filming locations and from historical allusions, Catholic religious references, Gaelic speech acts, traditional Irish songs, imagery from Celtic mythology, and a title that invokes a relevant Yeats poem with the title ＂Byzantium.＂ Such references to Irish culture elevate the supernatural mother-daughter protagonists to modem mythic status in their centuries-long conflict with an Ireland-based, patriarchal vampire Brotherhood.展开更多
This article mainly tells something about Theosis and Kenoticism in Contemporary Vampire Series. Theosis, or divinization, refers to the infinite process of self-perfection that is the basis of Christian life. Kenotic...This article mainly tells something about Theosis and Kenoticism in Contemporary Vampire Series. Theosis, or divinization, refers to the infinite process of self-perfection that is the basis of Christian life. Kenoticism, or ＂self-emptying＂, describes the imitation of Christ＇s humility. Exploring the human-vampire relationship in light of these ideas reveals the implicit Christian underpinnings of and approach to morality in these series.展开更多
This paper detracts vampires＇ traits from definitions by famous biblical exegetists and alike. Based on accounts of vampire-synonymous species from the Holy Bible （2000）, The Vampire Book （2010）, Encyclopedia of ...This paper detracts vampires＇ traits from definitions by famous biblical exegetists and alike. Based on accounts of vampire-synonymous species from the Holy Bible （2000）, The Vampire Book （2010）, Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology （2010）, etc., it attempts an analysis of essential vampire features derivation from religious beliefs with the aim to amply apprecitate vampire culture and paint evidentially-built vampire portraits as against totally self-imagined traits.展开更多
On a moonless,starless night the vampires come outto hunt for food.The faces of their victims twist as theystruggle in pain,their teeth changing shape as they them-
The saga and legends of vampire have existed for many years, from ancient time to the Middle Ages, even until now. So there exists an integrated image of vampire in westerners’mind, which influences their ethics and ...The saga and legends of vampire have existed for many years, from ancient time to the Middle Ages, even until now. So there exists an integrated image of vampire in westerners’mind, which influences their ethics and culture in some way. As a cultural phenomenon, vampire’s impact on western culture is worth thinking, analyzing and exploring, it will help people to taste and un? derstand westerners’culture and their lives better.展开更多
The focus of this study is to analyze the popularity of the vampire films or TV series by taking The Vampire Diaries for exam-ple.The tool used to carry out the research included a questionnaire and functional analysi...The focus of this study is to analyze the popularity of the vampire films or TV series by taking The Vampire Diaries for exam-ple.The tool used to carry out the research included a questionnaire and functional analysis approach.The main purpose of the question-naire is to find the reasons why so many people like the vampire films or TV series.Based on Jackie Stacey's three discourses-escap-ism,identification,and consumerism,the analysis of the results showed that through this kind of TV experience,people could feel re-laxed and happy in the rapidly developed society when they enjoy the escape fantasy and get some comfort that cannot get in the reality,also the plight people suffered that vampire has gone through is also the same as the human beings did in the reality.When they watchthis TV series,they can find a self in the episodes;and for the popularity of the The Vampire Diaries,the businessmen catch the fans' psychology,so there is a dazzling array of beautiful exhibits about The Vampire Diaries.展开更多
Vampirism is a very popular theme in modern novels, movies or other forms of literature genres. This paper tries to explore the development of vampirism literatures and by doing so makes some deep reflections on human...Vampirism is a very popular theme in modern novels, movies or other forms of literature genres. This paper tries to explore the development of vampirism literatures and by doing so makes some deep reflections on humanity from the modern vampirism.展开更多
Over the past few years, vampire genre has populated young adult （YA） literature. YA literature can be defined as narratives about the individual growth and maturation of adolescent protagonist. Adolescence is the b...Over the past few years, vampire genre has populated young adult （YA） literature. YA literature can be defined as narratives about the individual growth and maturation of adolescent protagonist. Adolescence is the bridging process of growing from childhood to adulthood. Furthermore, it is a turbulent time of rapid physical growth and sexual development. It also creates a critical phase in the formation of identity. In this paper, the author shall identify the ways in which representation of adolescence in an American contemporary young adult novel, Anderson＇s Thirsty （2008）, reflects and shapes the maturation of its young protagonist. The author argues that the transformation of vampire in the novel works as a metaphor for the various changes and maturation process experienced by the protagonist in the novel. Furthermore, the author＇s discussion will be preceded by a short history of vampire narrative. The author＇s analysis is supported by psychological theories of adolescence and socio-cultural approach which focuses on the ambiguities of adolescents＇ identity. Moreover, this paper alludes a psychoanalytic reading of the symbolism of the vampire which refers to Freud＇s notions of libido and death drive The conclusion of this paper is that Anderson＇s Thirsty is a paranormal novel which positions the implied readers to understand the trials of an adolescent protagonist during his difficult time of transition from childhood to adulthood.展开更多
Desmodus rotundus and Diphylla ecaudata, both of which are mammals of the order Chiroptera, Desmodontidae family, their diet consisting exclusively of blood. D. rotundus is the main vector and transmitter of the rabie...Desmodus rotundus and Diphylla ecaudata, both of which are mammals of the order Chiroptera, Desmodontidae family, their diet consisting exclusively of blood. D. rotundus is the main vector and transmitter of the rabies virus, which affects human beings as well as several livestock species so the study of this bat species is of high importance within the fields of animal agriculture and public health. The present study describes and compares the histologic characteristics of the urinary system of two hematophagous bat species. A total of 5 bats from each species were captured in the municipalities of Progreso de Obregón, Hidalgo (D. rotundus), and Huayacocotla, Veracruz (D. ecaudata). Organs belonging to the urinary system were extracted: kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra;samples were fixed using 10% formalin and processed by the paraffin embedding technique, obtaining sections of 5 µm thickness, which in turn were stained using hematoxylin-eosin (H-E) and Gomori trichrome (GT) stains. From the obtained histologic preparations, a descriptive and comparative analysis of the structural organography of the urinary system of both species was made, and no noteworthy histological differences between samples were noted. The present research is intended to provide a framework for future studies of these species’ currently understudied microscopic anatomy.展开更多
文摘This thesis attaches great importance on the language features and relevant strategies from popular American television series The Vampire Diaries.First,the thesis makes a brief introduction of the development and characteristics of subtitle translation.Second,the thesis elaborates some language features on three levels:lexis,syntax and discourse.Finally,the thesis lists relevant subtitle translation strategies and makes a conclusion.
文摘In order to improve students’reading ability and to cultivate their interests to English,teachers should help their students acquire more western culture background.This article mainly talks about something about vampire culture which is really fascinating to the teenagers.The vampire legend is a kind of distinctive culture rooting in European countries.It has profound historical and cultural connotation,and its development is closely related to religion and culture.People in different times have different beliefs on vampires.This study aims at making more students understand vampire culture,arousing their interest on western culture,and at last,learning to take the right attitude towards people of lower-level in society.
文摘Director Neil Jordan＇s 2013 film Byzantium is a vampire narrative with a female empowerment theme that attains the status of Irish neomyth. Although much of the story takes place in England, the vampires originate in southwest Ireland, recognizable in filming locations and from historical allusions, Catholic religious references, Gaelic speech acts, traditional Irish songs, imagery from Celtic mythology, and a title that invokes a relevant Yeats poem with the title ＂Byzantium.＂ Such references to Irish culture elevate the supernatural mother-daughter protagonists to modem mythic status in their centuries-long conflict with an Ireland-based, patriarchal vampire Brotherhood.
文摘This article mainly tells something about Theosis and Kenoticism in Contemporary Vampire Series. Theosis, or divinization, refers to the infinite process of self-perfection that is the basis of Christian life. Kenoticism, or ＂self-emptying＂, describes the imitation of Christ＇s humility. Exploring the human-vampire relationship in light of these ideas reveals the implicit Christian underpinnings of and approach to morality in these series.
文摘This paper detracts vampires＇ traits from definitions by famous biblical exegetists and alike. Based on accounts of vampire-synonymous species from the Holy Bible （2000）, The Vampire Book （2010）, Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology （2010）, etc., it attempts an analysis of essential vampire features derivation from religious beliefs with the aim to amply apprecitate vampire culture and paint evidentially-built vampire portraits as against totally self-imagined traits.
文摘On a moonless,starless night the vampires come outto hunt for food.The faces of their victims twist as theystruggle in pain,their teeth changing shape as they them-
文摘The saga and legends of vampire have existed for many years, from ancient time to the Middle Ages, even until now. So there exists an integrated image of vampire in westerners’mind, which influences their ethics and culture in some way. As a cultural phenomenon, vampire’s impact on western culture is worth thinking, analyzing and exploring, it will help people to taste and un? derstand westerners’culture and their lives better.
文摘The focus of this study is to analyze the popularity of the vampire films or TV series by taking The Vampire Diaries for exam-ple.The tool used to carry out the research included a questionnaire and functional analysis approach.The main purpose of the question-naire is to find the reasons why so many people like the vampire films or TV series.Based on Jackie Stacey's three discourses-escap-ism,identification,and consumerism,the analysis of the results showed that through this kind of TV experience,people could feel re-laxed and happy in the rapidly developed society when they enjoy the escape fantasy and get some comfort that cannot get in the reality,also the plight people suffered that vampire has gone through is also the same as the human beings did in the reality.When they watchthis TV series,they can find a self in the episodes;and for the popularity of the The Vampire Diaries,the businessmen catch the fans' psychology,so there is a dazzling array of beautiful exhibits about The Vampire Diaries.
文摘Vampirism is a very popular theme in modern novels, movies or other forms of literature genres. This paper tries to explore the development of vampirism literatures and by doing so makes some deep reflections on humanity from the modern vampirism.
文摘Over the past few years, vampire genre has populated young adult （YA） literature. YA literature can be defined as narratives about the individual growth and maturation of adolescent protagonist. Adolescence is the bridging process of growing from childhood to adulthood. Furthermore, it is a turbulent time of rapid physical growth and sexual development. It also creates a critical phase in the formation of identity. In this paper, the author shall identify the ways in which representation of adolescence in an American contemporary young adult novel, Anderson＇s Thirsty （2008）, reflects and shapes the maturation of its young protagonist. The author argues that the transformation of vampire in the novel works as a metaphor for the various changes and maturation process experienced by the protagonist in the novel. Furthermore, the author＇s discussion will be preceded by a short history of vampire narrative. The author＇s analysis is supported by psychological theories of adolescence and socio-cultural approach which focuses on the ambiguities of adolescents＇ identity. Moreover, this paper alludes a psychoanalytic reading of the symbolism of the vampire which refers to Freud＇s notions of libido and death drive The conclusion of this paper is that Anderson＇s Thirsty is a paranormal novel which positions the implied readers to understand the trials of an adolescent protagonist during his difficult time of transition from childhood to adulthood.
文摘Desmodus rotundus and Diphylla ecaudata, both of which are mammals of the order Chiroptera, Desmodontidae family, their diet consisting exclusively of blood. D. rotundus is the main vector and transmitter of the rabies virus, which affects human beings as well as several livestock species so the study of this bat species is of high importance within the fields of animal agriculture and public health. The present study describes and compares the histologic characteristics of the urinary system of two hematophagous bat species. A total of 5 bats from each species were captured in the municipalities of Progreso de Obregón, Hidalgo (D. rotundus), and Huayacocotla, Veracruz (D. ecaudata). Organs belonging to the urinary system were extracted: kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra;samples were fixed using 10% formalin and processed by the paraffin embedding technique, obtaining sections of 5 µm thickness, which in turn were stained using hematoxylin-eosin (H-E) and Gomori trichrome (GT) stains. From the obtained histologic preparations, a descriptive and comparative analysis of the structural organography of the urinary system of both species was made, and no noteworthy histological differences between samples were noted. The present research is intended to provide a framework for future studies of these species’ currently understudied microscopic anatomy.
