2. But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Genesis 2:17 Allure of the forbidden
3. Bella Swan- girl that is telling the story Edward Cullen- vampire that Bella falls in love with Police Chief Charlie Swan- Bella’s father James- vampire that Bella becomes the main target of Alice Cullen- vampire, Edward’s family member, helps Edward protect Bella Jacob Black- Quileute tribe member that tells Bella what Edward really is Main Characters
5. Forks, Washington- town that the story primarily takes place in Phoenix, Arizona- city that the story culminates in Port Angeles, Washington- town where Bella’s suspicions of what Edward is are confirmed Seattle, Washington- nearest main city for entertainment to Forks Settings
7. Twilight is a love story similar to Romeo and Juliet where the two in love are not allowed to be Jacob Black is the poor neighbor boy that is expected to help with Bella’s problems but is not recognized for what he could be Hunting and family are also major themes in this story, Bella being the hunted and her family being used against her Plot
8. Beauty & the Beast Twilight Beast – physically hideous Belle – willingly goes to the Beast’s castle Belle – intuitively perceives the Beast’s inner goodness Crisis – Belle finds the Beast nearly dead Belle declares her love for the Beast Edward – self-described monster Bella – captivated by Edward Bella – intuitively perceives Edward’s inner goodness Crisis – Edward finds Bella nearly dead Edward declares his love for Bella Beauty & the Beast retold
9. Stephenie Meyer, author of Twilight, has been noted as saying that she was inspired by the classic novel by Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice, when writing Twilight. Influence of Pride & Prejudice on Twilight
10. Similarities of Elizabeth Bennet & Bella Swan Belong to the lower middle class families. Parents are no longer in love. Intelligent Attractive to opposite sex. Pride & Prejudice vs. Twilight Female Leads
11. Similarities of Mr. Darcy & Edward Cullen Reserved Quiet Strong attraction to female lead against their judgment and will Rescues the female lead from a dire circumstance Handsome Intelligent Rich Pride & Prejudice vs. Twilight Male Leads
12. Love story of an unlikely pair: A 110-year-old hero who never sleeps, plays piano beautifully, and prefers cougar blood A 17-year-old heroine who literally embodies the hero’s favorite brand of heroin The power of scent and sense of smell emphasize our animal origins Vampire – refined beast – link between human and animal realms Most interesting characters are nonhuman The story is sad and beautiful at the same time Bella’s internal struggles are well understood, having similar right and wrong issues personally I would enjoy the opportunity live in a small town where everyone knows everyone and they all feel like family Reactions and Opinions
