Read the transcript below: Everyone who’s read Twilight remembers the ice queen that was Rosalie. Throughout the books, she’s the most antagonistic member of the Cullen household. She intimidates Bella, and endangers both her life and Edward’s when she shares Alice’s vision of Bella going over a cliff with Edward. Read more
Read the transcript below: Of all the characters within the Twilight universe, Esme is one of the quietest. She doesn’t receive much commentary either way; there aren’t many fans stanning her or criticizing her. Even while reading the novels, I didn’t find her a memorable character. Despite her unassuming nature, Read more
Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that Twilight has left it’s mark on literature. From a profusion of vampire novels, to the popularity of the fantasy romance book, Twilight has affected the literary landscape. However, what few consider is why Twilight is so popular. Yes, the book had Read more
Twilight is seldom hailed as a literary masterpiece. Even it’s most diehard adherents wouldn’t compare it with Shakespeare (though one fan did assert it should be considered a classic, a debate for another article). One of the biggest complaints about the quality of the series revolves around Bella—the protagonist and Read more
It’s safe to say Anne Rice would not enjoy this comparison. She, along with Stephen King, made her dislike of the Twilight Saga clear. What’s more, Stephenie Meyer read little vampire literature. It’s unlikely she’s read Anne Rice, which means any similarities likely stem more from the overall nature of Read more
When I refer to “what ifs,” I’m discussing alternate routes the story might have taken, and where it would have gone as a result. Twilight, for all it’s detractors, has many what ifs—there are several big decisions made throughout the saga, the most famous example being the question of whether Read more
Twilight, like most novels, raises it’s share of questions. While the text offers it’s own explanations, these can be easily missed—particularly if a viewer has only enjoyed the film versions. People share these questions online, only to be rebuffed by die hard readers for whom the answers were clear. To Read more
Love them or hate them, tropes are here to stay. They’re an easy way to show a viewer what a story is about, giving them the familiarity they crave, while being given the creative freedom to subvert audience expectations. Tropes are timeless, and most don’t need to vanish entirely—the problem Read more
Despite reaching great popularity among fans, there was another large cohort of readers who were left wanting after reading the legendary saga. They cited problems with characterization, prose, structure, and other issues both writing and politically related. While many loved the saga despite it’s flaws, others couldn’t overlook them and Read more
Love it or hate it, Twilight, like most works of fantasy, generates it’s share of questions. When you’re dealing with magic in an age of science, you have to wonder how things work. Twilight, with it’s weird science and double chromosomes, is no exception. There are several questions to be Read more