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I was asked today 'Why Twilight is so Important to the fans?.' while watching the comic-con with my cousin. It got me thinking, and this is what I think.
We all imagine ourselves as Bella. Not because of the perfection of Edward and Jacob. The fact the Bella is not perfect seems to relate to every woman out there. Some of us don't have perfect hair, or perfects smiles, weight, legs, arms, lips, eyes or the perfect personality for a guy. Bella is simple and struggling with life. She is dealing with divorced parents, her simplicity and independence. She is so real and that's an inspiration for us. Girls/Boys these days hide there inner selves to fit in, or just feel happy. Twilight has taught me that being your self is the only way you can convince others who you really are and what you represent. I did not spend the last 4 years of my life being obsessed with Twilight because of a Hot vampire. Twilight taught me to read again, taught me that being different is not a bad thing. If Bella was like every other girl and just tried to fit in Edward would not of wanted her. It's because she is different and the fact that she doesn't throw her self at guys.
The fact that Bella describes the emotional disturbance of her relationship with her parents relates to me a lot. I was raised by a nanny, I was dropped of in daycare's and picked up late at night. My parents were too busy in their life to bother with kids. I never was attached to my parents until I was 10/11. The fact that Bella goes through the same thing is a pull I feel towards the books. Edward lost his parents, Alice doesn't remember them, Rosalie lost them and all of then found awesome parents later on. This is a great point in the book and I think A LOT of people relate to this.
Twilight taught me great friendship. Who doesn't want a friend like Jacob or Alice? I have 2 close friends and Twilight (New Moon) gave me a realization of their importance. Its ridiculous that people underestimate the importance of Twilight due to their blindness of other opinions. A billion people in this world are NOT obsessed with Twilight for the men. Trust me. For those who judge Twilight never experienced a fan event. The fans respect the books and Author more then anyone.
We all imagine ourselves as Bella. Not because of the perfection of Edward and Jacob. The fact the Bella is not perfect seems to relate to every woman out there. Some of us don't have perfect hair, or perfects smiles, weight, legs, arms, lips, eyes or the perfect personality for a guy. Bella is simple and struggling with life. She is dealing with divorced parents, her simplicity and independence. She is so real and that's an inspiration for us. Girls/Boys these days hide there inner selves to fit in, or just feel happy. Twilight has taught me that being your self is the only way you can convince others who you really are and what you represent. I did not spend the last 4 years of my life being obsessed with Twilight because of a Hot vampire. Twilight taught me to read again, taught me that being different is not a bad thing. If Bella was like every other girl and just tried to fit in Edward would not of wanted her. It's because she is different and the fact that she doesn't throw her self at guys.
The fact that Bella describes the emotional disturbance of her relationship with her parents relates to me a lot. I was raised by a nanny, I was dropped of in daycare's and picked up late at night. My parents were too busy in their life to bother with kids. I never was attached to my parents until I was 10/11. The fact that Bella goes through the same thing is a pull I feel towards the books. Edward lost his parents, Alice doesn't remember them, Rosalie lost them and all of then found awesome parents later on. This is a great point in the book and I think A LOT of people relate to this.
Twilight taught me great friendship. Who doesn't want a friend like Jacob or Alice? I have 2 close friends and Twilight (New Moon) gave me a realization of their importance. Its ridiculous that people underestimate the importance of Twilight due to their blindness of other opinions. A billion people in this world are NOT obsessed with Twilight for the men. Trust me. For those who judge Twilight never experienced a fan event. The fans respect the books and Author more then anyone.
That Twilight's popularity has drastically changed the face of teen pop culture is assured in how it's currently aping it, teen fiction shelves in bookstores are flooded with bloodsucker tales, television as well (from True Blood, to Vampire Diaries, and so on) and whole spoof films and parodies have been shot and written specifically targeting the franchise. This may seem like a dumb fad, and perhaps it is, but it does not negate the importance of what Twilight represents, which is a female genre-geek demographic that is built specifically for women.
So many book, shows, movies owe most of their scuess to Twilight. SM brought back Vampires after years, she re-invented vampires. Just because they are different people think it is okay to insult the franchise. Is it really? Those immature people with the lack of intelligence do not understand that the message they are sending out is negative. They are saying 'Its NOT okay to be different'.
Twilight is a big part of my life and I DO NOT care how many people hate it, how many insult it. Twilight will always be the books that taught me to believe in the power of friendship and love. It taught me no matter how challenging or impossible something is there is always a way. Always. No one can ever make you believe you can't something or someone.
I have experienced love and loss personally and the way SM describes Bella's emotions are very realistic. And for those who say that Bella was overreacting when Edward left. Let me just say they have never experienced true love. A LOT of people know the pain of loss , the happiness of love and those are the people who understand Twilight.
Twilight may not be my childhood, but Twilight was there with me through my Teenage years. Being a teenager is MUCH MUCH more difficult then a child and having something this powerful always be with me will be a vivid memory.
I personally and truly know the importance of Twilight and If others don't I cant force anyone to. Its either they like it or they don't. Everyone has an option.
Twilight will remain with me for a long time and the love shared between Edward and Bella is significant. Everyone can only hope for that and I hope the Love Twilight has spread through the world remains strong and forever.
Twilight is a big part of my life and I DO NOT care how many people hate it, how many insult it. Twilight will always be the books that taught me to believe in the power of friendship and love. It taught me no matter how challenging or impossible something is there is always a way. Always. No one can ever make you believe you can't something or someone.
I have experienced love and loss personally and the way SM describes Bella's emotions are very realistic. And for those who say that Bella was overreacting when Edward left. Let me just say they have never experienced true love. A LOT of people know the pain of loss , the happiness of love and those are the people who understand Twilight.
Twilight may not be my childhood, but Twilight was there with me through my Teenage years. Being a teenager is MUCH MUCH more difficult then a child and having something this powerful always be with me will be a vivid memory.
I personally and truly know the importance of Twilight and If others don't I cant force anyone to. Its either they like it or they don't. Everyone has an option.
Twilight will remain with me for a long time and the love shared between Edward and Bella is significant. Everyone can only hope for that and I hope the Love Twilight has spread through the world remains strong and forever.
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Aami Daakini
