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Encyclopedia > Carlisle Cullen

Carlisle Cullen is a fictional character in the books Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. Twilight is a young adult/horror/fantasy/romance novel written by author Stephenie Meyer, originally published in hardcover in 2005. ... New Moon is a young adult, horror, and romance novel by author Stephenie Meyer. ... Eclipse is the third book in the Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer. ... Stephenie Meyer (born December 24, 1973) is the author of the book Twilight and its sequels New Moon and Eclipse. ...

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Personal History

Carlisle Cullen was the son of an Anglican pastor, born in the 1640s in London, England at a time of religious chaos. Carlisle's father and other pastors led hunts for witches, werewolves, and vampires, saying that they were trying to rid the world of evil, but many times, these groups would end up killing innocent people. As his father aged, Carlisle was put in charge of the raids after these mythical creatures. He was not as ecstatic about as killing as his father was, but he was smart enough to find a real coven of vampires living in the sewers of London. Carlisle led a hunt after these vampires, and in the chaos that ensued, he was bitten and left bleeding in the street by a vampire. Knowing that he would not be welcomed back home, Carlisle hid himself in a potato cellar for his transformation, and emerged three days later a vampire. Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      A pastor is an... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem No official anthem specific to England — the anthem of the United Kingdom is God Save the Queen. See also Proposed English National Anthems. ... This article is part of the Witchcraft series. ... A werewolf in folklore and mythology is a person who changes into a wolf, either by purposefully using magic in some manner or by being placed under a curse. ... Further reading Christopher Frayling - Vampyres: Lord Byron to Count Dracula 1992. ...


Carlisle was repelled and horrified by what he had become, and tried various ways of killing himself, including starvation, drowning, and jumping off of cliffs. Eventually Carlisle was so thirsty for blood that while he was hiding out in a cave in a forest he attacked and fed on a herd of passing deer. He found that he could live off of animal blood and he considered this much more humane than drinking the blood of a human, therefore killing the human. Carlisle found new life in this fact and over two centuries was able to perfect his ability to resist human blood. During these two centuries, Carlisle also studied books at night, using his knowledge at daytime and was known as a "nighttime patron of the arts". As a result of his hard studying, Carlisle was able to become a brilliant medical doctor.


Carlisle was studying in Italy when he met a coven of ancient vampires called the Volturi that included three vampires named Aro, Marcus, and Caius. They were much more educated and refined vampires than those living in the sewers of London, but still drank human blood and failed to convince Carlisle to do the same. Carlisle then lived in Chicago during a Spanish influenza epidemic. During this epidemic in a hospital where he worked, Carlisle encountered a dying woman with her dying son, Edward. This woman begged Carlisle to do anything within his power to save Edward before dying. Out of loneliness, he changed Edward and Edward became his companion. Later on in 1921 after Carlisle had changed Edward, Carlisle moved to Wisconsin where he treated Esme because of a failed suicide attempt. Carlisle felt compelled to save her life and "changed" her, consequently falling in love with her, and marrying her later on. Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City  234. ... Influenza, commonly known as flu, is an infectious disease of birds and mammals caused by an RNA virus of the family Orthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruses). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42°30N to 47°3N  - Longitude 86°49W to 92°54W Population  Ranked...


Carlisle then changed Rosalie Hale, a young woman who was almost killed by her drunken fiance and his friends, then left in the street to die. Then, while hunting, Rosalie found a young man named Emmett who was mauled by a bear, and she carried him over 100 miles to Carlisle. Carlisle then changed Emmett, who later on became Rosalie's mate. After Carlisle changed Emmett, Alice and Jasper joined his coven. Alice and Jasper were mates as well.


Much later, Carlisle and his family moved to Forks, Washington where they made a treaty with the Quileute Indian tribe that the Quileute tribe would leave the Cullens alone if the Cullens would not bite or kill any human, or go on their land. The Cullens agreed to the treaty, and lived in relative peace. At the start of Twilight the Cullens had lived in Forks, Washington and had lived there for two years.[1] Carlisle presently works at the hospital in Forks, becoming their head doctor. With his riches that he had accumulated as a successful doctor over two centuries, he bought his black Mercedes S55 AMG.[2] Forks is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. ... Twilight is a young adult/horror/fantasy/romance novel written by author Stephenie Meyer, originally published in hardcover in 2005. ... An early version of the AMG Emblem Mercedes-AMG is the tuning arm of the Mercedes-Benz car company. ...


Romantic relationships

Esme Cullen

The mother figure of the family. Esme is Carlisle's wife and true love. Carlisle changed her when she was dying from her suicide attempt.


Appearance

Carlisle is described to look like a model; the perfection of beauty. He had blond hair, was six foot two inches, and was 23 when he was "changed". Carlisle has remained 23 since the day he was changed, and looks accordingly. He was described as a movie star and Charlie (Bella's father) said that many nurses could not concentrate on their work while he was around. But as soon as Carlisle was settled and married to Esme, Charlie said that these admirations were quickly hushed in the hospital. Carlisle is slight but muscular, and more handsome than any movie star or model. [3] Isabella Marie Swan, known as Bella Swan, is the fictional main character of the novels Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse, by Stephenie Meyer. ...


Vampire Abilities

As a result of Carlisle being a vampire, he has many enhanced abilities such as running at high speeds, had incredible strength, and has incredible compassion. Carlisle came up with his own theory as to why certain vampires such as Edward, Alice, and Jasper have such special powers. He believes that all people who become vampires bring something from their previous, human life into their new, vampire existence. Carlisle is also immortal, and has had centuries to perfect his medicinal talents, therefore making him an excellent doctor. Unlike most vampires, he is not at all tempted by the scent of human blood. He also uses the scent of blood to help him in the workplace, often using his "curse" to advantage.[4]


See also

Twilight is a young adult/horror/fantasy/romance novel written by author Stephenie Meyer, originally published in hardcover in 2005. ... New Moon is a young adult, horror, and romance novel by author Stephenie Meyer. ... Stephenie Meyer (born December 24, 1973) is the author of the book Twilight and its sequels New Moon and Eclipse. ... Isabella Marie Swan, known as Bella Swan, is the fictional main character of the novels Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse, by Stephenie Meyer. ... Jacob Black is a fictional character in the books Twilight and, more involved, in New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. ... Edward Anthony Masen Jr. ... Rosalie Lillian Hale is a character in Twilight, a young adult/horror/fantasy/romance novel written by author Stephenie Meyer. ... Mary Alice Brandon Cullen, known as Alice Cullen, is a fictional main character of the novels Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse, by Stephenie Meyer. ... Jasper Whitlock is a fictional character from Stephenie Meyers Twilight series. ...

External links

  1. ^ http://twilightlexicon.com/2006/03/10/cullen-carlisle/
  2. ^ http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/twilight_cullencars.html
  3. ^ Meyer, Stephenie. (2005) Twilight. 512pp.
  4. ^ Meyer, Stephenie. (2006) New Moon. 563pp.


 
 

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