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Maane Khatchatourian (October 6, 2015). " 'Twilight' Gets Gender-Swapped Novel – Variety". Variety. Archived from the original on August 21, 2017 . Retrieved December 9, 2017. The books are based on the vampire myth, but Twilight vampires differ in a number of particulars from the general vampire lore. For instance, Twilight vampires have strong piercing teeth rather than fangs; they glitter in sunlight rather than burn; and they can drink animal as well as human blood. Meyer comments that her vampire mythology differs from that of other authors because she wasn't informed about the canon vampires. She did not consider the way her vampires differed from established literature until Twilight was close to being published. By that time, it was too late make drastic changes and Meyer kept her vampires sans "fang and coffins and so forth" not as an act of separation from vampire canon, but as staying true to the way the characters appeared in her mind. [35] Inspiration and themes Eriq Gardner (February 10, 2010). "Summit sues to stop 'Twilight' documentary". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved February 11, 2010.

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Bella Swan: The protagonist of the series, teenager Bella is a perpetually clumsy "danger magnet" with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is often portrayed as having low self-esteem and unable to comprehend Edward's love for her. She has an immunity to supernatural abilities involving the mind, such as Edward's mind-reading ability. After her transformation into a vampire in the saga's fourth installment, Bella acquires the ability to shield both herself and others from "mental harm" from other vampires. People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there... There's no literary term for the quality Twilight and Harry Potter (and The Lord of the Rings) share, but you know it when you see it: their worlds have a freestanding internal integrity that makes you feel as if you should be able to buy real estate there. [40] In April, she is beaten and gang raped by Royce and his friends, who were all drunk. Left for dead, she is saved and turned into a vampire by Carlisle, and joins the Olympic coven. a b c d e f Grossman, Lev (April 24, 2008). "Stephenie Meyer: A New J.K. Rowling?". Time. Archived from the original on April 29, 2008 . Retrieved December 12, 2008. Various psychology experts have come out in agreement with the assessment of the relationship as abusive. [88] Melissa Henson, Director of communication and public education for the Parents Television Council, stated:Jasper is turned into a vampire by Maria; he later commands her Mexican coven army in the Southern vampire wars.

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The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide". The Twilight Saga. October 5, 2011. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011 . Retrieved May 27, 2011. Martin, Denise (November 22, 2008). " 'Twilight' sequel 'New Moon' gets the greenlight from Summit". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved November 24, 2008. Oldenburg, Ann (October 6, 2010). " 'The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide' coming in April". USA Today . Retrieved January 18, 2015.

Kirschling, Gregory (August 2, 2007). "Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight' Zone". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved April 14, 2009. Larry Carroll (April 15, 2008). " 'Twilight' Set Visit Confirms Edward And Bella's Chemistry, Offers A 'Midnight Sun' Preview". MTV . Retrieved August 17, 2008. Many entertainment and media outlets have made similar comments on the abusive nature of Bella and Edward's relationship, including Entertainment Weekly, [90] Movieline, [91] and Mediabistro.com. [92] A quote from Robin Browne (though frequently misattributed to King or Andrew Futral) [74] negatively compares the Twilight and Harry Potter book series: " Harry Potter is about confronting fears, finding inner strength and doing what is right in the face of adversity... Twilight is about how important it is to have a boyfriend". [75] The Volturi coven was founded in Greece by Aro and Marcus, they were later joined by Caius and his wife Athenodora.

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a b "Book of Mormon Stories That Steph Meyer Tells to Me". BYU Studies. August 6, 2019 . Retrieved November 19, 2021. To some, Meyer's novels fall into the category of gothic literature as well. Meyer's use of monsters and the unsettling circumstances of Edward and Bella's relationship are key components to the gothic. Gothic literature allows readers to analyze abstract concepts through dark or disturbing analogies. [32] The disturbing nature of the gothic is a result of "repressed familiarity," according to neurologist Sigmund Freud, [33] and we are meant to see ourselves in Meyer's monsters. [32] :48–49 It is also interesting to note that dreams are an important theme in the gothic genre, and Meyer's main inspiration for Twilight came from a dream. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a classic in gothic literature, was also inspired by a dream. Twilight moves away from the classical gothic however, through Bella's sympathy toward Edward. Rather than feeling disgust for the vampire, the dangerous intrigue she takes in him moves the plot forward. [32] :49 Steve Weintraub (January 15, 2010). "High Resolution DVD/Blu-ray Cover Art from The Twilight Saga: New Moon– Plus What Extras Are Included". Collider.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2010 . Retrieved January 16, 2010. Eclipse" opening breaks record for biggest single-day wednesday opening". EW. com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2010 . Retrieved July 2, 2010.Dodai Stewart (November 30, 2009). "Twilight's Hero Is Abusive, Which Makes Him All The More Romantic". Jezebel . Retrieved November 21, 2011. Simcox, Shannon (July 6, 2010). "Twilight hatred too over the top". The Daily Collegian. PSU. Archived from the original on July 9, 2010 . Retrieved July 16, 2010. The Twilight series falls under the genre of young adult, fantasy, and romance, though Meyer categorized her first book, Twilight, as "suspense romance horror comedy". [29] However, she states that she considers her books as "romance more than anything else". [29] The series explores the unorthodox romance between human Bella and vampire Edward, as well as the love triangle between Bella, Edward, and Jacob, a werewolf. [30] The books avoid delving into provocative sex, drugs, and harsh swearing because, according to Meyer, "I don't think teens need to read about gratuitous sex." [31] "No Vampires" sign in La Push, Washington When 17 year old Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town.

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years after his own transformation, Aro turns his sister Didyme into a vampire. Didyme and Marcus eventually fell in love. Bosman, Julie (August 2, 2008). "Book Stokes Vampire Feverat Stores' Parties". The New York Times . Retrieved August 16, 2009. Weintraub, Stephen 'Steve' (November 3, 2010). "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Gets Released November 16, 2012". Collider. Archived from the original on December 8, 2010 . Retrieved November 16, 2010. a b Karen Valby (November 5, 2008). "Stephenie Meyer: 12 of My 'Twilight' Inspirations". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved November 5, 2008.Meadows, Bob; Kari Lydersen (September 8, 2008). "Stephenie Meyer: Written in Blood". People. 70 (10) . Retrieved December 11, 2008.