Author by: Sandra L Gravett Language: en Publisher by: Chalice Press Format Available: PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read: 66 Total Download: 283 File Size: 40,9 Mb Description: Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight saga took the young adult fiction world by storm. Although by no means dominant or even particularly overt, Meyer's use of religion nonetheless provides for some intriguing interpretive possibilities. Topics from young love, to abstinence, to the value of family and friends are infused in the stories. Love as an agent of change and a motivational impulse for self-sacrifice also receives significant emphasis.

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Could Eve and Mary be a pattern for Bella? What about Edward--could he be seen as a Christ-figure? From Twilight to Breaking Dawn assists readers in thinking about the religious themes and images found throughout the Twilight saga.

A single Twilight character or issue is discussed in each chapter and concludes with discussion questions for individual or group study. This book includes ideas from Judaism, Protestantism, Catholicism, and Mormonism. From Twilight to Breaking Dawn is perfect for parents wanting to discuss these books with their children or for Twilight lovers interested in pursuing the deeper meaning that lies at the heart of these books. Author by: Melissa A. Click Language: en Publisher by: Peter Lang Format Available: PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read: 20 Total Download: 190 File Size: 52,8 Mb Description: 'Bitten by Twilight presents us with an enlightened look into the world of vampires, werewolves, and fan culture and romance narratives. The editors and contributors to this book appreciate the significance of the stories, movies, and artifacts as a culturally gendered phenomenon and present a variety of lenses through which to appreciate this popular franchise.' ---Norma Pecora, Author of The Business of Children's Entertainment; Professor, School of Media Arts and Studies, Ohio University.

Author by: Rebecca Housel Language: en Publisher by: John Wiley & Sons Format Available: PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read: 59 Total Download: 955 File Size: 49,7 Mb Description: The first look at the philosophy behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight series Bella and Edward, and their family and friends, have faced countless dangers and philosophical dilemmas in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels. This book is the first to explore them, drawing on the wisdom of philosophical heavyweights to answer essential questions such as: What do the struggles of 'vegetarian' vampires who control their biological urge for human blood say about free will?

Are vampires morally absolved if they kill only animals and not people? From a feminist perspective, is Edward a romantic hero or is he just a stalker? Is Jacob 'better' for Bella than Edward? As absorbing as the Meyer novels themselves, Twilight and Philosophy: Gives you a new perspective on Twilight characters, storylines, and themes Helps you gain fresh insights into the Twilight novels and movies Features an irresistible combination of vampires, romance, and philosophy Twilight and Philosophy is a must-have companion for every Twilight fan, whether you're new to the series or have followed it since the beginning. Author by: Maggie Shayne Language: en Publisher by: Silhouette Format Available: PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read: 47 Total Download: 273 File Size: 44,8 Mb Description: Book 6 in Maggie Shayne's Bestselling Wings in the Night Series THEIRS IS THE ULTIMATE IN FORBIDDEN LOVE. Jaded by her many years of immortality, Sarafina lives for pleasure and avoids any thought of love, with its inevitable decline into betrayal and pain.