《暮光之城英文介绍》课件

《暮光之城》英文介绍Welcome tothis presentationon thecaptivating worldof Twilight,therenowned seriesby StephenieMeyer.We willdelve into the novels,explorekey characters,unravel centralthemes,and examinethe culturalimpact ofthisliterary phenomenon.Join usas weexplore thecaptivating worldofvampires,werewolves,and forbidden love thathas capturedthe heartsofmillions worldwide.Course Objectives1Understand the Twilight2Learn Related English3Analyze the NovelsSaga Vocabularyand Themesand LiteraryExpressionsValueGain acomprehensiveunderstanding of the plot,Acquire essentialEnglish Criticallyevaluate thethemes andcharacters,and settingswithin thevocabulary andexpressions literarymerits of the TwilightTwilight series.related to the novel.series.Author Introduction:Stephenie MeyerLifeBackground WritingJourneyStephenie Meyer,born in1973,is anAmerican novelistbest Meyerswriting careerbegan witha dreamthat inspiredtheknown forthe Twilightseries.She grewup inArizona andinitial meetingbetween Bella and Edward.This dreamled to theattended BrighamYoung University,where shestudied Englishcreation of Twilight,which was published in2005and quicklyliterature.Meyer is a devotedMormon andoften incorporatesbecame abestseller.She hassince writtenseveral otherthemesof faithand moralityinto herworks.novels,including spin-offs and adaptations.Overview ofthe TwilightSeries2005-2008100M+Publication YearsGlobal SalesThe TwilightserieswaspublishedThe serieshas soldover100millionbetween2005and2008,capturing thecopies globally,making itone oftheattention ofreaders worldwide.best-selling bookseries ofall time.50+Translated LanguagesThebooks have been translatedintomore than50languages,allowingreaders fromdiverse backgroundstoenjoy the story.Novel EnglishTitlesTwilightThe firstbook,setting the stage forthe saga.New MoonThesecond book,marked byseparation andfriendship.EclipseThe thirdbook,full ofalliances andchoices.Breaking DawnThefinal book,with transformation and resolution.Word MeaningAnalysis ofTwilightNoun:Dusk Verb:To BecomeDim Adjective:DimTwilight referstotheperiod betweenAs averb,it signifiesa declineor fadingDescribes somethingthat isfaint ordaylightand darkness,symbolizing away,hinting atmortality andchange.obscure,adding anair ofmystery andtransitionand uncertainty.romanticism tothe series.Main CharacterIntroduction:Bella Swan1Full NameIsabellaMarie Swan,often shortenedto Bella,is theprotagonistof the series.2AgeAt thebeginning ofthe series,Bella is17years old,making herarelatable figurefor young adult readers.3Personality TraitsBellais characterizedas introverted,independent,and somewhatclumsy,adding toher charm.Main CharacterIntroduction:EdwardCullenAgeEdward isphysically17but is actually104years olddue tobeinga vampire.CharacteristicsAs avampire,Edward possesseseternal youthand strikinggoodlooks,captivating Bella.SuperpowerEdward hasthe abilityto readminds,adding anintriguingelement tohis interactionswith Bella.Main CharacterIntroduction:Jacob BlackAgeHeis16years old,making hima2contemporary ofBella anda keyfigurein herlife.Identity1Jacob is a werewolfandamember oftheQuileute tribe.CharacteristicsJacob is known forbeing loyal,passionate,and protective,offering a3contrast toEdwards reservednature.Story Background:Forks TownGeographicalLocation ClimateCharacteristics PopulationForksisatown inWashington state,The townis known for itsrainy andForks has a smallpopulation ofaroundadding tothe seriesPacific Northwestovercast weather,creating amoody3,120people,fostering a sense ofsetting.backdrop forthe story.community.Vampire Family:The CullensCarlisleEsme AliceTheleader ofthe Cullenfamily,knownforThe maternalfigure,providing warmthA quirkyvampire whocan seethe future.his compassionatenature.and lovetothefamily.Vampire Characteristics1Immortality2Superhuman Speedand3Special AbilitiesStrengthVampirespossess immortality,Individual vampirespossessgranting themeternal life.They exhibitenhanced speedand uniqueabilities,adding diversitytostrength,making themformidable theircharacters.beings.Werewolf Tribe:Quileute TribeTraditionalEnemies TransformationAbility TribalLegends andCultureThe Quileute tribe hasa historyof Tribemembers cantransform intogiant Thetribe issteeped inrich legendsandanimosity with vampires.wolves,granting themimmense power.cultural traditions,adding depthto thenarrative.Main Plot:Bella and Edwards EncounterInitial Meeting Scene1Bella andEdwards firstencounter setsthestagefortheir forbiddenlove.2Edwards Thirstfor BellasBloodEdward struggleswith hisoverwhelming thirstforBellas blood,creating conflict.Key EnglishVocabulary IVampireWerewolfA mythicalcreature thatA personwho transformsinto asustainsitself byfeeding onthe wolf,either purposefullyor afterlifeessence ofliving beings.being placedunder acurse.ImmortalLiving forever;never dyingor subjectto death.Key EnglishVocabulary IIPack2A groupof werewolves.Coven1A groupor gatheringof vampires.TreatyAn agreementor arrangementmade by3negotiation.English Expressionsof LoveThemeEternal Love1Star-Crossed Lovers2Forbidden Love3TheTwilightsaga explores the timelesstheme oflove.The relationshipshighlight howlove canlast forever.The maincharacters inTwilightare verymuch star-crossed lovers.Their loveis consideredforbiddenlovesince oneisa human and the otherisavampire.Conflict in TwilightHumans vsVampires vsLove vsLifeVampires WerewolvesSafetyThe tension between Thelongstanding feudBellas lovefor Edwardhumansand vampiresbetween vampiresand clasheswith concernsis central tothe series.werewolves addsfor hersafety.conflict.Iconic Scenesin theNovel1InitialMeetingin the2Confession in theSchool CafeteriaForestBella andEdwards firstTheir heartfeltconfession inencountersparks athe forestmarks akeycompelling story.moment in their relationship.3Vampire BaseballGameThe vampirebaseball gameshowcases theirsupernatural abilities.Character RelationshipDiagramThecharacter dynamicsinTwilightare complexand intriguing.At theheartof thestory isthe lovetriangle involvingBella,Edward,and Jacob.Bella andEdwardare eachothers soulmates.Both Edwardand Jacobwould doanythingfor Bella.She lovesthem both,but ultimatelyhas tochoosebetween them.New MoonMain PlotEdwardLeaves BellaEdwardsdeparture plungesBella intoa periodof deepdespair.Jacob andBellas FriendshipDevelopsJacobs friendshipprovides comfortand supportduring adifficulttime.Volturi FamilyAppearsThe Volturi family emergesasapowerful forcein thevampireworld.Volturi FamilyIntroductionRulers ofthe VampireWorld MainMembers HeadquartersTheVolturi maintainorder andcontrol Keymembers includeAro,Caius,and Theirheadquarters arelocated inamongvampires.Marcus,each withunique roles.Volterra,Italy,adding anair ofmystique.Eclipse ImportantEventsAlliance of Vampires andWerewolves2Vampires andwerewolves uniteto faceacommon threat.Victorias RevengePlan1Victoria seeksrevenge,creatingtension anddanger.Bella Facesa ChoiceBellamust makedifficult choices that3will shapeher future.Breaking DawnKey Plot1BellaandEdwards WeddingBellaandEdwardget married.2Bella Becomesa VampireBellastransformation addsa newdimension tothe saga.3Final StandoffThefinal confrontationwith theVolturi family.Novel ThemeAnalysisEternity vsTransience Choiceand DestinyHumanity andtheSupernaturalThe seriesexplores thecontrast Characters grapple withmakingbetween eternallife andmortality.choicesthatshape theirdestinies.The seriesdelves into the intersectionofhumanity andthe supernatural.Literary TechniqueAnalysis1First-Person2SymbolismNarrationThe seriesemploys variousThestory istold fromBellas symbolsto conveydeeperperspective,providing meanings.personal insights.3Suspense ElementsSuspenseis usedto keepreaders engagedand onedge.Cultural Impact of TwilightMilestoneof YoungAdult Sparkeda VampireCraze Fan Culture PhenomenonLiteratureThe series igniteda surgein vampire-It cultivateda vibrantand devotedfanTwilight markeda significantmoment in themed media.base.youngadultliterature.Film Adaptation2008-2012$

3.5B+Release TimeGlobal BoxOfficeThe filmadaptations werereleased Thefilms grossedover$

3.5billionbetween2008and2012,bringing theworldwide,demonstrating theirbroadstory to life onscreen.appeal.—Main ActorsThe series starredKristen StewartandRobert Pattinsonas BellaandEdward.Film vsOriginalAudience Reaction1Visual Presentation2Plot Adaptation3Adapting novelsinto filmsoften bringsseveral changesand differentelements.A bigpart ofthat isplot adaptation,and thatmeansthe filmmakershad todecide what to keepin themovie andwhattoleave out.Visual presentationis alsovery importantbecause itgivesviewers aperspective thatreading abook doesnot.Music ElementsSoundtrackIntroduction1The soundtrackfeatures adiverse collectionof artistsandgenres.2Representative SongsIconicsongs fromthe soundtrackinclude DecodebyParamore.Echoing Musicand Plot3The musiccomplements andenhances theemotional depthofthe plot.Criticism ofTwilightFemale WritingStyle EthicalConceptsCharacter EvaluationDiscussionShapingThe writingstyle hasThe serieshasControversyreceived mixedprompted discussionsTherehavebeenreviews fromcritics.about itsethicaldebates regardingthe implications.portrayal offemalecharacters.FanCulture1Team Edwardvs2Fan CreationsFanTeam JacobFiction,ArtworksFans oftenalign themselvesThe seriesinspires numerouswitheither TeamEdward orfan creations,including fanTeamJacob.fiction andartwork.3Fan Meetupsand ActivitiesFansgather atmeetups andevents tocelebrate theirshared passion.RelatedEnglishIdioms andExpressionsYouremy brandof Andso thelion fellinheroin.love with the lamb.A dramaticexpression ofA symbolicphrase representingaddictionand dependency.an unlikelylove.You aremy lifenow.An intensedeclaration ofdevotion andcommitment.Metaphors in the NovelLionand Lamb:Strength andFragility2Symbolizes thebalance ofpowerApple:Forbidden Fruit,between avampire andahuman.Temptation1The applesymbolizes temptationandthe forbidden.Moon:Change,CycleThe moonrepresents change,transformationandthe cyclicalnature3of life.Geographical KnowledgeExpansion:Washington State,USALocation andClimate FamousAttractions RelatedEnglish ExpressionsLocatedinthePacific Northwest,The stateboasts attractionslike MountUseful expressionsto describethe areaWashingtonisknownfor itsvaried RainierNational Park.include lushforests.climate.Native AmericanCulture:Quileute TribeHistoricalBackground1The Quileutetribe hasa richand ancienthistory.2Traditional CustomsTheymaintain uniquecustoms andtraditions.Presentation intheNovel3Theseriesportrays theirculture withrespect andauthenticity.Vampire LiteraryTraditionHistorical TracingClassic WorksComparison TwilightsInnovationVampire lorehas ancientroots inComparing Twilightwith classicTwilight offersa moderntwist onthefolklore andmythology.vampire taleshighlights itsuniqueness.vampire myth.Werewolf MythologyWerewolfImages inLiteraryWorks2Werewolves havebeen portrayedinWerewolf Legendsin numerousliterary works.Different Cultures1Various culturesworldwide haveuniquewerewolf legends.Werewolf CharacteristicsinTwilightTwilight offersits owntake onthe3werewolf archetype.Scientific ElementsintheNovelRealistic ScientificAnalysis1Werewolf GeneticInheritance2Vampire Physiology3Vampire physiologyand werewolfgenetic inheritanceare conceptsinthenovel.However,there ismuch discussionof scientificanalysis.Real vampiresfeed onliving beings,so itis hardto considerthat ascience.Werewolves havenot beendetermined tohavereal scientificvalue.Writing SkillsAnalysisCreating aSuspenseful CharacterInner DescriptionScene DetailPortrayalAtmosphereShe delvesintothe characters Herattention todetail bringsscenesMeyer excelsat buildingsuspense.innermost thoughtsand feelings.to life.Character GrowthTrajectoryBella:From OrdinaryGirl toEdward:Finding TrueLove Jacob:From Friendto FoetoVampire AllyEdwardevolves froma solitaryvampire.Bella undergoesa significantJacobs journeyis markedby friendshiptransformation.and conflict.Family ThemeExploration1Unity ofthe Cullen2Affection ofthe SwanFamilyFamilyThe Cullenfamily isThe Swanfamily exhibitscharacterizedby strongwarmth andaffection.bonds andunity.3Brotherhood ofthe WerewolfTribeThe werewolftribe sharesasenseof brotherhoodand loyalty.Love ViewDiscriminationIdealization vsRealityThe seriesexploresthetensionbetweenidealized loveandreality.Sacrifice andCompromiseLove ofteninvolves sacrificeand compromise.Meaning ofEternal CommitmentThenotion ofeternal commitmentiscentraltothestory.Ethical DilemmaDiscussionFree Willvs Fate2Charactersgrapplewith issuesof freewilland destiny.The Valueof Life1Theseriesraises questionsabout thevalueof life.Humanity vsBeastThe conflictbetween humanityandthe3bestial isexplored.Twilight LiteraryCriticismNarrative StructureAnalysis Character Shaping ThemeDepth DiscussionEvaluationCriticsanalyze theseries narrativeThe depthand complexityofthethemesstructure andpacing.Character developmentand portrayalare debated.are assessed.Cross-Cultural Elements1Italian CulturalElements VolturiItalianculture influencesthe portrayaloftheVolturifamily.2American IndigenousCulture QuileuteTheQuileutetribeadds anAmerican Indigenousculturaldimension.3Multicultural RootsofVampireLegendsVampire legendshave multiculturalorigins worldwide.Sequels andSpin-offsMidnight SunOfficial GuideandIntroduction AlbumsMidnightSun offersEdwards Officialguides andalbumsperspective onthe Twilightprovide additionalinsights andstory.content.ImpactofFan CreationFancreations continueto shapeand expandtheTwilightuniverse.Twilights CommercialSuccessPublishing StrategyAnalysis MarketingCase PeripheralProductDevelopmentThe seriespublishing strategyEffective marketingplayed akey roleincontributed toits success.promoting thebooks.Peripheral productsexpanded theTwilightbrand.Impact onTeenagersFormation ofCultural Phenomena1Shaping Values2Changes inReading Habits3Twilight impactedteenagers inseveral ways.It sparkedchanges inreading habits.It mayhave shapedvalues andcreated aformationof culturalphenomena forsome.Behind theScenes ofFilm Production1Casting ProcessThecasting processwas crucialin bringingthecharacterstolife.2Special EffectsProductionSpecial effectsenhanced thefilms visualimpact.3Choice ofFilming LocationsFilminglocations addedauthenticity tothestory.Language LearningPoints:Descriptive VocabularyAppearanceEmotional ExpressionDescriptionExpressionsto conveya rangeVocabularyto describephysical ofemotions.appearances.Action DescriptionVocabularyto depictactions andmovements.Language LearningPoints:Dialogue PracticeClassicDialogue OralExpression SkillsRole-Playing ActivitiesAppreciationDeveloporal expressionskills throughEngage inrole-playing activitiestoAppreciate memorabledialogues fromdialogue analysis.enhance understanding.theseries.Writing Practice:Continuing theStory1Plot ConceptionGuide2CharacterShapingSkills3Atmosphere CreationMethodsGuidanceon creatingcompelling Techniquesto developwell-plots.rounded characters.Methods tocreate immersiveatmospheres.Cultural Comparison:Chinese andWesternVampire LegendsImageDifferencesExplore thevarying imagesof vampiresin ChineseandWestern cultures.Cultural ConnotationAnalyze the culturalconnotations associatedwithvampires.Literary PerformanceComparethe portrayalof vampiresin literature.Film Appreciation:Classic SceneInterpretationActor Performance2Analyzetheactors performances.Visual Design1Appreciate thefilms visualdesignand aesthetics.Music ApplicationDiscuss the useof music.3Theme Discussion:Prosand Consof ImmortalityPhilosophicalEthical LevelPersonal ChoiceLevelExaminethe ethicalDiscussthepersonalDelve intothe considerationschoice aspectsofphilosophical surroundingimmortality.implications ofimmortality.immortality.Creative Workshop:Designing NewCharactersInteraction withOriginal Characters1Special AbilityDesign2Character BackgroundConstruction3When thinkingabout howto designnew characters,it startswiththecharacter backgroundconstruction.This allowsus tocreatecharacters thatare dynamicand thatwe canbe builton.Special abilitydesign isimportant,particularly forsuper-human characters.The abilityis whatmakes themspecial.Finally,interaction withoriginal charactersbrings itall together.Group Project:Adapting theScript1Selection Segment2Script FormatIntroductionChoosea segmentfrom thenovelto adapt.Introduce thebasics ofscriptformatting.3Performance andEvaluationPerform theadapted scriptand evaluateits effectiveness.Course SummaryCoreConcept ReviewLanguage KeyPointCombingRecap thecore conceptscoveredinthecourse.Summarize thekey languagepoints.Literary ValueRe-DiscussionRevisit theliterary valueofTwilight.Further Readingand LearningResourcesRelated BookOnline LearningPlatform Filmand TelevisionWorksRecommendations ListRecommendonline learningplatformsSuggest relatedbooks forfurther forcontinued study.Provide alist ofrelevant filmandreading.television works.。