FAQ About Twilight
How did Edward Cullen become a vampire?
Edward Cullen's transformation into a vampire is explained in the Twilight series through his own account in the book "Midnight Sun" and in conversations with Bella throughout the series.
Edward was born on June 20, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois. In 1918, during the Spanish influenza pandemic, Edward was dying of the flu when he was found and bitten by a compassionate vampire named Carlisle Cullen. Carlisle, who was working as a doctor, saw potential in Edward and decided to save him by turning him into a vampire.
Carlisle is a unique vampire who practices a "vegetarian" lifestyle, meaning he chooses not to consume human blood and feeds exclusively on animal blood instead. He raises Edward as his own son and teaches him to control his thirst for human blood, encouraging him to resist the natural predator instincts of vampires.
Over time, Edward grows to share Carlisle's values and becomes a member of the Cullen family, adopting their lifestyle of abstaining from human blood. Edward's transformation marks the beginning of his immortal life, and he remains eternally 17 years old in appearance due to the halting of aging upon becoming a vampire.
Throughout the series, Edward grapples with the consequences of his vampire nature and struggles to balance his love for Bella with his fear of harming her. His backstory and transformation into a vampire play a significant role in shaping his character and his relationship with Bella in the Twilight series.
