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from dracula to twilight: the threat of the romantic vampire by alexis cantanzarite alexis cantanzarite is currently working on her masters in composition and rhetoric and certificate in women, gender, and sexuality studies at the university of kansas, where she works as a graduate teaching assistant. she has a bachelor of arts in english literature and political science from high point university. one of the most interesting developments in literature and pop - culture in the past three decades has been the rise and near - improbable revolutionizing of the vampire. although there have been books featuring this creature for centuries, it was the twilight series that is credited as the catalyst of the oft - cited vampire “craze” among young women. gone, it would seem, are the days of bram stoker’s terrifyingly evil title character dracula; in the count’s place, readers find themselves with the likes of meyer’s timelessly romantic and physically perfect edward cullen. edward and his vampire “family” resemble gq model look - a - likes who enjoy nothing but the finest things that immortality has to offer, save for the one thing that they are supposed to desire most of all: human blood. the cullen clan adopt a “vegetarian” (181) lifestyle in which they abstain from drinking human blood because they think of it as morally reprehensible, choosing instead to prey on animals. not only does edward look like an adonis in the flesh (299, 317), he operates under a thoughtfully constructed set of morals. meyer appears to have created the perfect “man” in edward, the “bad boy” that you actually can take home to your family. one how does it speak about the social context that produces it? romance, beauty and the supernatural, appealing to a young adult audience’s desires for idealized relationships and fantastical elements. perception and cultural values. for example, the “vegetarian” vampire concept may influence how people think about morality and the supernatural, and can also impact the self - identity of fans who relate to the characters. how do representations affect the lives of the people and situations they represent? how do they influence decision making about their subject matter? have a question or comment for your teacher?

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The text analyzes the social - context, impact on people's lives, and influence on decision - making related to the representation of vampires in "Twilight". It examines how the portrayal of vampires in literature and pop - culture appeals to an audience and affects cultural values and self - identity.

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The text explores how the representation of vampires in "Twilight" reflects and influences social and cultural aspects. It discusses the appeal to a young adult audience, the impact on perception of morality and the supernatural, and the influence on decision - making regarding the subject matter.