So possible any guys reading or ladies over a certain age (ie 21 yrs) might be scratching their head saying WHO at this point. So let me explain S Meyer is the author behind the Twilight Saga.
Ok for those who havent stopped reading at the mention of Twilight let me explain what I mean. Twilight is the 1st of 4 books centrating on the story of vampires, werewolves but predominately this is a modern day love story.
Strip away the oddities of the two main guy characters - (one is "the living dead/cold man " the other is a furry, snarling canine ) and what do you get? Both guys fighting over the heart of the human - Bella.
So who is still confused as to why on earth i think this book shares any similarities to Shakesperes most famous book - Romeo and Juliet? Let me explain.
This is a love story of the highest degree- the kind that you only really find in books or films. The deep burning connection between the 2 characters whats superceeds life or death. Like R &J, Edward and Bella are willing to die rather than existing without each other.
Point 2 - even though this series is written in modern day America the morals of the 2 heroes are a theme throughout the 4 books. Edward is determined not to "do the do" with Bella until they are married. Also (and please feel fress to correct me if Im wrong but) there is no swear words,cursing in the books or film. So another postive theme which could be used as an example in schools or for life. Now this could be more to do with the fact that S Meyer was brought up with a Mormon background where this behaviour was unaccectable but still is a postive message to have.
Soooo am i convincing anyone yet? Who is with me in my campaign to replace good ole Will Shakespere with Miss Meyer?
Not yet? Ok third reason then lets discuss the relationship between the 2 main groups in the story - the vampires and the werewolves. And yes we had the rivalary in West Side Story but think of the postive message of twilight. The WW and V werent just rivals based on a gang culture. Their reason for hating each other went centuries deep and fundamentally the whole reason for the WW existance was to protect against the V. Yet in book 3 (eclipse) the 2 groups have to put aside differences to work towards a common goal of protecting Bella.
Also think about it- the fact that there is no distinct "good" or "evil" in the stories. The reader is left to make up their own mind as to who they feel more empathy with and are Routing for to win Bella's heart. Go to a group of 20 or so Twihard fans, and for every 1 who is one "Team Edward" there will be at least 1 who is "team Jacob". What better way of demonstrating to teenagers how complicated the troubles of the world are!
I rest my case.... so if i have convinced you lets go.... Stephanie Meyer's IS the new Will Shakespere ... END OFF!!!!!
Ok for those who havent stopped reading at the mention of Twilight let me explain what I mean. Twilight is the 1st of 4 books centrating on the story of vampires, werewolves but predominately this is a modern day love story.
Strip away the oddities of the two main guy characters - (one is "the living dead/cold man " the other is a furry, snarling canine ) and what do you get? Both guys fighting over the heart of the human - Bella.
So who is still confused as to why on earth i think this book shares any similarities to Shakesperes most famous book - Romeo and Juliet? Let me explain.
This is a love story of the highest degree- the kind that you only really find in books or films. The deep burning connection between the 2 characters whats superceeds life or death. Like R &J, Edward and Bella are willing to die rather than existing without each other.
Point 2 - even though this series is written in modern day America the morals of the 2 heroes are a theme throughout the 4 books. Edward is determined not to "do the do" with Bella until they are married. Also (and please feel fress to correct me if Im wrong but) there is no swear words,cursing in the books or film. So another postive theme which could be used as an example in schools or for life. Now this could be more to do with the fact that S Meyer was brought up with a Mormon background where this behaviour was unaccectable but still is a postive message to have.
Soooo am i convincing anyone yet? Who is with me in my campaign to replace good ole Will Shakespere with Miss Meyer?
Not yet? Ok third reason then lets discuss the relationship between the 2 main groups in the story - the vampires and the werewolves. And yes we had the rivalary in West Side Story but think of the postive message of twilight. The WW and V werent just rivals based on a gang culture. Their reason for hating each other went centuries deep and fundamentally the whole reason for the WW existance was to protect against the V. Yet in book 3 (eclipse) the 2 groups have to put aside differences to work towards a common goal of protecting Bella.
Also think about it- the fact that there is no distinct "good" or "evil" in the stories. The reader is left to make up their own mind as to who they feel more empathy with and are Routing for to win Bella's heart. Go to a group of 20 or so Twihard fans, and for every 1 who is one "Team Edward" there will be at least 1 who is "team Jacob". What better way of demonstrating to teenagers how complicated the troubles of the world are!
I rest my case.... so if i have convinced you lets go.... Stephanie Meyer's IS the new Will Shakespere ... END OFF!!!!!
Thank you Paula - I am so fed up with people ripping the Twilight Saga to bits - over analysing it and making derogatory remarks about the fans.
ReplyDeleteI am 42, a mum of three - a closet twilight mum, first watched the 1st instalment at Christmas and was immediately hooked. I went to see New Moon the next day which was still showing nearby and proceeded to read all 4 books back to back. It is a love story. For the haters, - yes we all know that vampires and werewolves(shapeshifters) don't exist - so what? It's the love story/triangle that drew me in.
I would also recommend reading Bree Tanner - the Eclipse novella and the first draft of Midnight Sun. Unfortunately someone leaked the draft so Ms Meyer decided to publish it to her website so stop people making a fast buck selling it online. A refreshing view from Edwards point of view which fills in a lot of gaps.
I have been to see Eclipse twice now (yes I know I'm a bit sad) and can't wait for Breaking Dawn to hit the big screen!
Fantastic Blog,We want more!!:-)!!The last blog really left a massive impression on me,So much so,it was all I could think about all night!!Again with this blog,I have never seen the Twilight films or read the books,but now this blog has peaked my curiosity!!!Ishall have to remedy that!!:-)!!
ReplyDeleteCheers for the heads up about the other books Twitlihjt mum. I too dont fall in the general demographic as to who should be a twilght fan but who cares? Don't understand why people can be such "film Snobs" about things!
ReplyDeleteMust admit Im gripped more by the story in the books rather than the whole "Team edward/jacob" thing.
and yes electrolite def go and see the twilight films- this one is prob the best so far - building up to an epic final chapter through Breaking Dawn