One would think that you pick up a book, and you fall in love in with it, and that, by default, means you must love all the characters, right?
WRONG.
When it comes to Twilight, my admiration for Isabella Swan is basically non-existent. And it is not because I don't think she's believable. I very much think she is. It's because she's weak. As a woman, as a human being, as a mammal. This is the girl who brings clumsiness to an insecure level. The one that if you look at her the wrong way she'll cry.
I don't get it.
Here comes this gorgeous guy (who freakin sparkles) and he falls in love with her. However, he finds her outrageous insecurities and knack for being basically useless and a liability intriguing. Go figure. Perhaps it has something to do with the way he was raised in the early 20th century that makes it okay for him to encourage this behavior. I don't know. But the mere fact that she's so concerned with others that she NEVER gives herself a second thought is, I think, a dangerous lesson for young girls out there. Bella makes looking useless and pathetic beautiful. Especially because she has this uber strong boyfriend to keep her safe. I just think it sends the wrong message on how you're supposed to compose yourself in a relationship. Both parties should be equally concerned for their own safety as much as their partners. However, in this book series, Edward is OVERLY obsessive about keeping Bella safe, whereas Bella would gladly jump off any cliff if it meant keeping Edward safe. And I do not exaggerate. If someone said, "Bella Swan, if you do not jump, Edward will die, she would do it without hesitation." I mean, it's sweet that she's willing to die for him, but after only knowing him for two months? Give me a break.
FAILURE STEPH. COMPLETE AND UTTER RIDICULOUSNESS.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Steph Meyer: You Kinda (sorta) B*itch
I'm gonna just say it now, I'm a Twilight fan. (of the books A LOT, movies sorta kinda maybe). Not because I'm in love with Edward and think the fact that he's a vampire and sparkles in the sunlight is the best thing ever. I'm 22 years old for fuck's sake. I'm not an imbecile. And yes, Taylor Lautner is a hunk (from the neck down) but I feel like if you told him his muscles were waning, he'd cry like a little girl. No. The reason I enjoy Twilight is because it's a story we've all been a part of. I know you think it's an idiotic love story, and yes, to a certain degree it is. But for the sake of argument, hear me out.
Okay, so there's this girl, two guys are in love with her (we all aren't that damn lucky) and she has to choose. Now, let's ignore the fact that their both supreme beings of the mystic universe and the fact that Edward sparkles. There's two guys, both love her, both will die for her. And Bella has to choose between two really good guys (again, ignoring the fact that one's immortal and that one's a shapeshfter). Now, we've all had to choose between something that was good for us, and something that would always keep us happy. In the case of Edward, he loves Bella, had an internal struggle on whether or not it was right to be with her, and does what he can do to protect her. However, being with him is the highest risk. She'll have to change to be with him, even though Edward is against it. but because Edward is her soulmate, Bella is willing to do that, because she knows she'll never regret. Still, it's a high risk relationship. ANd we've all had those. Relationships that were volatile at first, but once things were on the right level, it was perfect. If Bella can be with Edward in a way that won't compromise her life anymore, then there's absolutley no looking back. That's a very hard reality to ignore. And yes, I know the reason it's a high risk relationship is because he's a vampire, but for goodness sakes, use your overactive imagination. High risk relationships are caused when something is keeping you apart that is beyond your control. Like distance, a third party, money. Things like that. Once youve elimiated outside influences, you're golden. Got it?
Now, Jacob. Loves Bella a lot as well. Will fight anyone who puts her in danger (he's a whiny little bitch, but those muscles gotta count for something). Now, with Jacob, Bella wouldn't have to change her lifestyle; he could take her as is. Will take her as she is. No problem, no questions asked. Her life would be easy, comfortable and without any question, perfect. However, if she chose Jacob, she would always wonder what her life would have been like if she had chosen Edward instead. She knows bodily wise, that Jacob is a much better choice. He can equally protect her. She also knows that if she changed for Edward she'd be safer in the long run. Jacob's temper might eventually hurt her.
So, if you look at Twilight that way, it isn't as stupid as you would think. There are actual morals and whatnot being flung around every now and then. It helps.
The other interesting thing about Twilight is the secrets everyone has to keep. Have you ever wanted to sway someone's decision on a matter, but the information you want to give them is not yours to give? You literally are just unable to reveal it? Well that's how the story is. Charlie (Bella's dad) wants Bella to constantly forgive her best friend (Jacob) for some things were said and things he did without knowing the reason behind why such actions occurred. And Bella can't tell him why Jacob is mad at her, or why she's mad at him, or why it's almost impossible for them to be friends. And Charlie just keeps pushing it on her. There's a whole war going on with Bella and the vampires and the werewolves, and the only people she can confide in are the people directly involved. How are you suppsosed to find any type of solace? It happens to us all day, everyday. Things we can't reveal, secrets you absolutely can't share. It will take it's toll on anyone.
So, there's my partial analysis of Twilight for those out there who don't understand what the big deal is. I do love the books, but I'm not about to stand out somewhere to get an autographed T-shirt. Especially because I read the books first, so I fell in love with the characters, not some (at the time) obscure face from Hogwarts, and definitely not some used-to-be awful child actor.
And my next post? How much Bella Swan is ruining young teenage love.
:)
Okay, so there's this girl, two guys are in love with her (we all aren't that damn lucky) and she has to choose. Now, let's ignore the fact that their both supreme beings of the mystic universe and the fact that Edward sparkles. There's two guys, both love her, both will die for her. And Bella has to choose between two really good guys (again, ignoring the fact that one's immortal and that one's a shapeshfter). Now, we've all had to choose between something that was good for us, and something that would always keep us happy. In the case of Edward, he loves Bella, had an internal struggle on whether or not it was right to be with her, and does what he can do to protect her. However, being with him is the highest risk. She'll have to change to be with him, even though Edward is against it. but because Edward is her soulmate, Bella is willing to do that, because she knows she'll never regret. Still, it's a high risk relationship. ANd we've all had those. Relationships that were volatile at first, but once things were on the right level, it was perfect. If Bella can be with Edward in a way that won't compromise her life anymore, then there's absolutley no looking back. That's a very hard reality to ignore. And yes, I know the reason it's a high risk relationship is because he's a vampire, but for goodness sakes, use your overactive imagination. High risk relationships are caused when something is keeping you apart that is beyond your control. Like distance, a third party, money. Things like that. Once youve elimiated outside influences, you're golden. Got it?
Now, Jacob. Loves Bella a lot as well. Will fight anyone who puts her in danger (he's a whiny little bitch, but those muscles gotta count for something). Now, with Jacob, Bella wouldn't have to change her lifestyle; he could take her as is. Will take her as she is. No problem, no questions asked. Her life would be easy, comfortable and without any question, perfect. However, if she chose Jacob, she would always wonder what her life would have been like if she had chosen Edward instead. She knows bodily wise, that Jacob is a much better choice. He can equally protect her. She also knows that if she changed for Edward she'd be safer in the long run. Jacob's temper might eventually hurt her.
So, if you look at Twilight that way, it isn't as stupid as you would think. There are actual morals and whatnot being flung around every now and then. It helps.
The other interesting thing about Twilight is the secrets everyone has to keep. Have you ever wanted to sway someone's decision on a matter, but the information you want to give them is not yours to give? You literally are just unable to reveal it? Well that's how the story is. Charlie (Bella's dad) wants Bella to constantly forgive her best friend (Jacob) for some things were said and things he did without knowing the reason behind why such actions occurred. And Bella can't tell him why Jacob is mad at her, or why she's mad at him, or why it's almost impossible for them to be friends. And Charlie just keeps pushing it on her. There's a whole war going on with Bella and the vampires and the werewolves, and the only people she can confide in are the people directly involved. How are you suppsosed to find any type of solace? It happens to us all day, everyday. Things we can't reveal, secrets you absolutely can't share. It will take it's toll on anyone.
So, there's my partial analysis of Twilight for those out there who don't understand what the big deal is. I do love the books, but I'm not about to stand out somewhere to get an autographed T-shirt. Especially because I read the books first, so I fell in love with the characters, not some (at the time) obscure face from Hogwarts, and definitely not some used-to-be awful child actor.
And my next post? How much Bella Swan is ruining young teenage love.
:)
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