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From Dracula to Twilight, why do vampires still seduce and fascinate?
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Still from Dracula, TV series by Cole Haddon and Daniel Knauf, 2013.
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Culture note
Published in 1897, Dracula by Bram Stoker is a Gothic horror novel that shaped modern vampire stories. It follows Count Dracula's move from Transylvania to England and the efforts to stop his evil plans. The novel explores Victorian fears of the unknown, blending superstition with modern
science. Dracula introduced iconic vampire traits like sleeping in coffins and avoiding garlic.
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Still from Dracula, film by Francis Ford Coppola, 1992.
Vidéo associée
(Timing: from 0:00 to 2:59)
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Get ready!
1
What do you already know about vampires? List films, books
or TV series you may have seen. What powers or characteristics
do vampires have in these stories?
2
Look at the picture above. How is Dracula portrayed in this image?
What impression do you got from his appearance? Compare it with
the film still above.
3
Watch the video and read the Culture note.
Sum up what you learn about the original novel. Do you notice any
differences or changes?
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Carte mentale
Vampiric creations and bloody recreations
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Let's Learn!
Using the mind map, think of
three tips for someone learning
about vampires for the first time
(warnings, survival tricks, or fun
facts). Write them down and swap
with a partner. Vote on the most
useful or surprising piece of advice!
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Quote of the day
Once again... welcome
to my house. Come
freely. Go safely; and
leave something of the
happiness you bring.
― Bram Stoker, Dracula, 1897
What does this quote suggest
about Count Dracula's intentions
and personality?
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Final project
Get your followers talking about vampire writings
and rewritings. Post, comment and interact online.