““Twilight” took a giant bite out of the North American box office over the weekend, selling an estimated $70.6 million in tickets and proving that a wholesome love story can still turn out a huge young-adult audience.” ~New York Times
“The four books -- "Twilight," "New Moon," "Eclipse" and "Breaking Dawn" -- have held the top four spots on USA Today's bestseller list, which unlike some lists ranks young adult books alongside adult fiction, for the past two weeks."For the past three years we've been steadily getting more fans, so when 'Breaking Dawn' came out (in August) it sold 1.3 mill ion copies on the first day in the U.S.," Eulberg said.” ~Reuters Entertainment News
With the huge profit created by a series based upon a mythical theme many are wondering what the big deal is. Girls are flocking to the story in hordes; many seeing the movies multiple times. Yet there is still a puzzling element to the hype that has many questioning what the draw is. What is the elusive element that is drawing such high sales figures? There is a lot that can be gleaned from this story other than the element of purity that has already been marketed in relation to the story. The fact that it is a love story is obvious. But is there anything more than that?
Yes. To those willing to listen to the raving fans; there is more to it than that. This story that was marketed and targeted to the t’ween demographic has surprisingly drawn and older following. In talking to the older fans one can come to understand that there is more to this than the marketing.
For older fans this story gives them hope that maybe somewhere out there is a guy that will treat them right. The character of Edward is more to them than a fictional being. He is the incarnation of what they want. A man that will cherish and protect the one he loves; an element of chivalry that is missing from today’s society.
Some may have heard this already, but if a one wants to learn the way to a woman’s heart he could benefit from watching Twilight. In looking past the story there is an element to this that is the voice of women. Women searching for the one guy that will be different from all the others that they have known; the one guy that will treat them the way that they deserve, the one guy that will act with love and chivalry.
Perhaps it is the hope and the dream of such a love story. One that overcomes obstacles continues to blossom and grow. Perhaps it is the hope that some where there is that one guy that will play the role of Edward for each of us.
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ReplyDeleteI have to say... I couldn't agree more. Epecially about your chivalry comment. I know most people think that the bad boys always get the girl. MEN: THIS IS NOT TRUE! While bad boys might GET the girl... Nice guys KEEP the girl. To all the nice guys out there who don't believe chivalry can win you a princess... YOU ARE WRONG, and there a amazing girls out there looking for YOU. You don't have to be a vampire ;) Just be yourslef and the right girl will be attracted to you and fall in love with exactly who YOU are! :)
ReplyDeleteSo true. I could not have said it better myself Ang. Twilight is like a drug, it is not good for me, but I have to have it. Yesterday a guy told me that Twilight was unrealistic and gives women a false view of love. Yes, vampires are a tad on the fictional side, but what is so wrong with setting the bar high? Is it too much to ask for a little chivalry. Or that it was not healthy because I was setting myself up for disappointment in the “real world”, because no man can compete with Edward’s character. Well, maybe it’s about time they start trying!
ReplyDeleteWhy should we settle for less than what we deserve? We deserve to be swept off our feet by our Knight in Shining Armor (Or Vampire, whichever you prefer). As young girls, we were taught that if a boy teases you, that means he likes you. That might be okay for grade-school boys, but since when are we giving grown men an excuse to behave like jerks? I think the reason women are so drawn to Edward is that he is one of those rare finds. He is willing to go to battle to protect the woman he loves. Isn’t that what every woman ultimately wants? Selfless love…
Don’t settle for less than your Edward. He's out there.
YES!! Exactly! I think men have this crazy idea that they have to BE Edward Cullen to find the girl of their dreams... That is INSANE! The only reason us girls are so obsessed with Edward is because of the way he loves Bella... We are not attracted to Edward because of how good looking he is (Well atleast I'm not ;)), like I said its the way he Loves Bella. We read the books and we are more jealous of Bella because she found a man who loves her with a passion that seems to no longer exsist these days :(
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