When Twilight was released in late 2008, some critics called ‘Twilight’ barely gets the blood flowing / USA Today the film is "quickly forgotten". And Stephen King said Twilight author Stephenie Meyer ‘can’t write worth a darn’, says Stephen King / The Guardian that the author of the saga Stephanie Mayer does not know how to write at all. But despite the reaction of skeptics, the vampire story is still popular. More than 160 million copies of books have been sold worldwide, and videos with the hashtag #twilight in TikTok have collected 15 years later, the cultural impact of ‘Twilight’ is still going strong / Deseret News more than 28.2 billion views. It seems that one of the reasons for the love of "Twilight" is that the characters really have a lot to learn.
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Nothing has changed in films for 15 years, but the audience has changed their opinion about Bella Swan over time. She turned from a passive and weak heroine Twilight: how Bella Swan become a feminist icon / The Times into the girl power symbol. The girl is brave, selfless and persistent. She chooses a goal — to become a vampire, and resolutely goes towards it throughout the entire series of films. Bella can stand up for herself and her loved ones when the situation gets out of control. And after learning about the pregnancy, he refuses to have an abortion, despite Edward's pressure.
Kristen Stewart's character has another side: she constantly needs protection and loses interest in any other activities as soon as she meets Edward. But Stephanie Mayer responds Twilight: the franchise that ate feminism / The Guardian critics say that the essence of feminism is the ability to choose. Even if the choice is to get married.
After turning into the living dead, Carlisle Cullen consciously decides to give up human blood. He is unbearably thirsty, and no vampire he has met agrees with this way of life. But Carlisle remains true to his principles, even when he lives with the Volturi, who kill people for food. Despite all the ridicule and attempts to convince him. Moreover, over time, the hero becomes a brilliant doctor and does what he thinks is right — helps people.
Dominic Toretto's quote from "Fast and Furious" is great for "Twilight". Although the main line of the saga is the romantic relationship between Bella and Edward, it also shows how important the support of loved ones is for a person. Carlisle has created a family for himself, whose members stand up for each other like a mountain. And when Edward confesses his sympathy for Bella, the vampire clan accepts the girl. They take care of her and protect her when she gets into trouble.
The work shows the development of other families. For example, with her father, Bella behaves like a typical teenager who can sometimes hurt a parent. But Charlie still loves her and accepts her even when she becomes a vampire. Finally, the saga reveals the relationship between Jacob and his wolf pack. They quarrel from time to time, but they maintain respect for each other.
Alice Cullen is called The Best Characters in the Twilight Saga, Ranked / Movieweb one of the best characters in the saga, and it's easy to see why. There are not many heroines in popular culture who combine tenderness, gentleness, strength and determination. And Alice is just like that. She looks like an elf, is always friendly and loves parties. He begins to be friends with Bella, although other family members are initially wary of the girl. And even helps to organize a wedding ceremony for Edward and his beloved.
But when the family is in danger, Alice is not shy and does not hide behind her back. She herself becomes a formidable opponent — she uses the gift of foresight to anticipate the actions of the enemy, defend herself from attack and fight back.
As soon as Bella sees the Cullens in the school cafeteria, she immediately realizes that there is a connection between them. The heroine confesses to Edward that she has never felt normal among people. And even though in the vampire world the girl faced death, pain and loss, she also felt stronger and more real.
This doesn't only work in the fantasy world. People who are close in spirit and interests help Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health / Mayo Clinic it is easier for a person to express himself, realize his own value and find goals in life. And such an environment also provides support that helps to reveal the best features. For example, Bella's transformation into a vampire allowed her to enhance her natural qualities. She develops self-control to stay away from human blood, and learns to build a mental shield to block the forces affecting the mind.
In Twilight, vampires and werewolves can't stand each other. Jacob regularly reminds Edward of the agreement between the Cullens and his tribe, which does not allow the creation of new vampires. And Edward thinks Jacob is a bad influence on Bella and smells bad. But, faced with a common enemy, the Volturi, they unite around the desire to protect the girl.
The strategy of cooperation is useful to use in life. For example, people who know how to work in a team do a better job New Study Finds That Collaboration Drives Workplace Performance / Forbes with tasks than their single colleagues.
