The first chapter explores the source of demons, briefly summarizes evil and demonic figures, elucidates the connotation of demon as a special concept, and classifies and generalizes demonic images in literature throughout the ages.

• 第一章是恶魔探源。 简单梳理和总结恶及恶魔形象,从恶的概念入手来阐发恶魔的内涵,并对文学中的恶魔形象进行分类概括。