Vampires, and werewolves. It isn’t just topics for a box office hit. I believe with every fiction comes fact. There must be some form of experience or encounter that allows someone to make up a story. Even from the beginning of time an individual’s life had to have been influenced by something they saw within something else. Take for instance, the invention of fire came from an early primitive caveman who saw one of the first forest fires. He must have thought what happened to this extremely intensively hot, destructive force that is whipping out their home. While they were trying to figure out how to put it out they were also probably wondering how, and if they were to make it themselves. The values the fire possesses can hold value to their life. The heat source, the light, the potential to use it as weapon of protection. All these values came to them with just one element. Let’s uncover the reason for the storytelling of vampires, and werewolves that are the subject for the box office hit saga Twilight. While recapping their history and reason for change in a new era.
The use of monsters in storytelling does promote survival in a vulnerable population. Although, it should be considered a double-entendre. It is most certainly possible that the Sugiyama’s theory of monster telling is a premise to promote survival motivation. However, it also reveals vulnerability within the region. With most stories there is facts that allow you to see the narrator’s direction for the story. It strikes the fear of the unknown which is the vulnerability aspect of it. While simultaneously promoting the motivational aspect a region needs to survive. Giving the recipient of the story a chance to wonder what they would do if they too were in that position. Making them aware that they must be for anything on their journey’s no matter how unheard of the situation may be.
When we understand the core of storytelling there are elements that we must follow. Norenzayan and contributors start with a term called Ontology. Ontology is the element that enables the recipient to make core assumptions of categorizing what is being said. Once that is established then you can sub categorize the subject by the detail.
The Box office hit saga Twilight started the next trending take on vampires and werewolves. Based on the book written by Stephanie Meyer and directed by Catherine Hardwicke make an iconic revision to the old vampire story. The story is filled with a romantic encounter between people from two different worlds that would be considered dangerous yet captivating. A war between to monsters fighting for the same woman. The premise for the twilight saga in this age is to bring acceptance to a love interest that may be considered socially inappropriate. Bringing two mystical monsters that are unknown enemies together to fight for a common good. Yes, it does instill the vulnerability in a region, but most importantly how to overcome obstacles when trying to reach your dreams or goals. The counterintuitive elements relate both to survival and reproduction. This would in fact validate the Sugiyama’s suggested theory. The element of the story uncovers lively factors that one may encounter. The vampire known for being cold blooded and fear, while the werewolf provides heat and security. Two things one thinks of when picking a mate. Twilight encourages its audience to follow your heart. Do not give into social norms and do not judge a book by its cover. Live, learn, and stay mindful of the desires you want.
I personally feel that the premise of storytelling has changed from oral to literate due to the way it was told. It is like the telephone game. When you start a story or message it does not stay the same by the time it gets to the next person. The stories main content gets watered down and mixed up in translation. I believe the reason for oral and literate storytelling strategies changed so we can preserve the main key points of the story before it loses the sole purpose of the story. Also, to maintain validity during the period it is released.
There is no doubt that vampires, werewolves, and mermaids are going to live on in fairy tales for years to come. They have been around for centuries with no B of dissolving. Each generation just interrupts them in a new light so that, that generation will carry on the legacy of the story, but keep the reason for supernatural elements on the story. The vampires, werewolves, and mermaids in modern folktale embody the acceptance of relationships that are socially unacceptable. What will the next generations take on these mythical monsters be.
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