[xsmommy]

Edward is presented as a chaste “hero”.

edward died of the spanish influenza at the age of 17 in 1918. He is a product of the victorian time period and morals, despite being a vampire and immortal.

[IMissPresidentReagan]

Yep. And the nice thing is, despite being ridiculed by Bella, he stands strong for his morals.

Plus, I do think Meyer does an interesting play with Edward, who struggles with his morality and his “soul”. It’s a nice change from typical Hollywood heroes.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

Edward died of the spanish influenza at the age of 17 in 1918. He is a product of the victorian time period and morals, despite being a vampire and immortal.

How did he become a vampire?

[Mamzelle]

I, too, enjoyed the stories as ripping-good escapist entertainment. They were page-turners, and I admire someone who writes a narrative that you can't put down.

One scene that amused me in the stories (haven't seen either movie) concerns Edward's ability to read minds. A lot of the novels' conflict deals with how tormented Edward is by the chaotic thoughts of those around him. A waitress in a restaurant that he and Bella attend finds Edward very attractive, and Edward characterizes the waitress as "having a dirty mind." It was an effective device to show how Edward was a product of a different age. When was the last time you heard the phrase, "dirty-mind"?