Twilight Analysis

The Twilight Saga series craze is connecting generations of females. The love story series just released the third movie of the series, “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”, which broke the record set by “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” when it brought in more than $30 million from the opening night (Lofing, 2010). The complexity of the love connection between Edward (the vampire) who has had centuries to learn to love yet does not want to do anything to hurt the young woman, Bella, who has taken his heart. The twists and boundaries that are set and crossed by characters are written and presented in such a way that it is tasteful for the youngest eyes and tactful enough to keep the romantic’s interest of the more experienced ladies. Because of this, all ages are able to enjoy the love story and gossip with other Twilight fans.

This series is connecting Grandmothers with their grandchildren as they read through the series together (Lofing, 2010). There are also several websites that are dedicated to the Mom’s who are Twilight fanatics such as cofessionsofatwilightmom.com (Lofing, 2010). The bonds that are being strengthened are going deepen the roots of the families who are enjoying the Twilight Saga that is consuming so many in the popular culture. It is also starting more friendships as crowds gather and wait for the doors to open and the screen to light up. Moms are able to connect with the films heroine, Bella, because she takes care of her household and is incredibly independent.

There is an easy connection made with young girls because she is still in high school and falling in love for the first time with someone she knows would not be approved by her parents.
Due to these associations, females of all ages are able to take pleasure in the romance that is played out before them. Thus the Twilight series is making it easy for in depth conversations and bonds that strengthen relations and build new relationships.

Works Cited

Lofing, N. (2010, July 1). Moms get on board with 'Twilight' craze. Sacramento Bee, The (CA). Retrieved July 2, 2010, from Newspaper source database: http://0-search.ebscohost.com.olinkserver.franklin.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nfh&AN=2W61754881808&site=ehost-live