Twilight Perspective

Today I read a disturbing article in the Daily Universe entitled “'Twilight'” is Pornography.” He said, “The Twilight novels are pornography. Though pornography is seen as a male problem, explicit pictures and romance novels create a quick and fabricated experience of a romantic relationship. For men, pornography creates unrealistic expectations for their girlfriends/wives bodies. For women, it creates unrealistic romantic expectations for their boyfriends'/husbands' actions.”

Well. I am just amazed at the ignorant gall of whoever wrote that message. To compare an innocent, creative and exciting fantasy novel about good-hearted werewolves and vampires-turned-moral to the disgusting pornographic images depicting women as objects to be consumed in sexual lust is absolutely absurd. I am a male, and with my wife have read all three of the “Twilight” saga so far. I have a lot of fun joking around with my guy friends about that fact, but I always admit that the books are extremely well-written. Meyers, though still a new author, seems to have mastered the art of creating true people, with personalities comprised of more than mere characteristics. She has brought reason, fiction, love, hate, and the confusing maturation of a teenage girl into a novel which hooks its readers because, deep down, we can all identify somewhat with the fantastical characters in the book. Let's face it, Twilight Protester, Meyers is not at BYU anymore. She is not morally, ethically, religiously, or legally bound to have her characters keep the Honor Code by having Edward leave Bella's room after 11 pm (and yes, I know that he wouldn't have been allowed there in the first place). Sure, we all know that she is sexually attracted to Edward, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. There isn't even anything wrong with her trying to convince him to have sex with her, either, because the cold hard facts of the book are that Edward, in his wisdom of 100 + years, respects her too much to allow that to happen before they are legally married. Meyers is literally writing that people who know what they are doing (like Edward) know how to control their physical desires until the moment is right.

Frankly, I get tired of these people who believe that God is some conservative who thinks that all expression of human emotion is evil and corrupt. Meyers has effectively captured that emotion, and I am grateful to have an author who can enthrall her readers and help so many Americans and people across the world delve into the satisfying excitement of modern literature. To the accuser, try opening that mind of yours before it petrifies from lack of original thought.