Interesting how this is almost exactly the feminists argument, minus, of course, the biblical references. What I also find intriguing is that other factors in the story are conveniently ignored in the myriad critiques of this book. The male character doesn’t blame the girl, he’s fighting his own desires, his own reality. He’s trying to do what’s best for her and her safety while battling his feelings for her. He’s not human but every critique holds the character, the vampire, to human standards. I do wish that Meyer had penned a stronger female lead but, to be honest, considering the background of the character, she’s what is to be expected. And she grows stronger as the series progresses, although she is still relatively subservient to him.
Most importantly, it’s a story. Not exactly a literary gem but a great story. And if this is the alternative to the vapid and oversexed likes of “The Hills”, Lindsey Lohan, and “Gossip Girl”, I’ll take it.
And if this is considered “soft core porn” I am terrified to know what hard core looks like to the author of this critique.
I really hated this book, found it totally vapid and boring. That said, I agree with you.
Since the author of the critique wants to talk metaphors, how about how Bella wants to get bit (have sex) and Edward is totally against it because she doesn’t realize what she is asking for. I also like how in the movie, Edward is being told by Alice to let Bella become a vampire after she is attacked by James. Edward however does not do what he desires, but he makes a choice that he should do what is best for her and in effect “saves her” from becoming a vampire.