Argh!! After seeing all the fan sites on FB for the Twilight novels, I am come to the realization that some people will continuously live cliches!
As my bro Isaiah (not the one I’m allergic to) mentioned after reading the series (and I agree): “Eddie and Bella become more annoying as time goes on. They both need to be smacked for being one-dimensional, cliche and boring.”
It’s clearly targeting the angsty teenage crowd but as a woman of (some) wisdom, I can’t imagine ever condoning these books! Bella is a self centered, selfish, weak character!
If you haven’t read all three books you may be in for some spoilers..
Someone please explain how women especially can read this and love the two main characters as:
Bella enjoys her “harmless” flirtations and leading on the two men in her life; falls apart when Edward leaves her; can’t do anything without his say-so; and Edward is cocky, arrogant, (He doesn’t have many other facial expressions other than smirk) and leaves her without so much as an explanation..are these they types of people you admire and want to emulate?
The messages these books give its readers are downright disgusting:
1.) Looks are so very important. When you have several men trying to get in your pants, ignore the nice guy and go for the “hot” guy.
2.) It’s ok to have no goals and not want to pursue college because if you pick the right man he will take care of you
3.) It is super flattering when the guy you are with is obsessive, stalkerish, possessive, and sneaks into your bedroom to watch you sleep. So sweet!
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