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As for the character Bella. She is first portrayed as a kind carer to her child-like impulsive mother whom she loves without condition. As the story develops it is her protective nature and devotion to her family and friends which allows her to face the truly terrifying situations she finds herself in.

Yes there are some indications that she is reckless and self destructive. But these actions (both the motorcycle and cliff diving madness) are counter pointed by the consequences she receives as a result. The book itself does not promote or glamorize this type of behavior.

As for Bella's love for Edward being unwavering. Yes, for the majority it is how ever it the thoughts that as a consequence of that relationship those she loves could be hurt which fears her most. Her ultimate decision is neither here nor there as she realizes the weigh of this devotion.

From a teenage perspective, why would it not be a positive message to read about the intense relationship between Edward and Bella? Many teenagers scrawl on their school books 'so and so loves so and so forever' with a big heart around it. It does not mean realistically that they believe that they will grow old with that particular person. But in this age of divorce, why is it wrong to show such devotion and love for each other. Surely to reinforce dedication and a bond between a relationship can only be positive on a young mind.

What I also find is the case with these series of books, is that the love is not only between the 'lovers' but also between every member of their respective families and friends. Again a positive notion.

As for the books depicting promiscuoity, this is wrong. They actually wait until they are married before 'taking the next step'.

Not to mention that it results in pregnancy first time so again reinforces the notion of consequences for their actions. Also important is the fact that Edward does view the pregnancy as a very negative situation at first and therefore avoids the event becoming a candy floss fairytale.

Further to my earlier posting I would lastly like to reiterate that reading is a form of escapism. And I would find a lot less teenagers willing to read a book about a normal girl who's life is just like theirs and nothing exciting or extraordinary happens.

When reading a book you want to read about adventure and excitement- this is the purpose of it!! I am just happy that this has inspired many teenagers to pick up these books and other novels, therefore beginning their own adventures into the world of reading.

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lets address the issue that the writer Stephanie Meyer based this book on a dream sequence which then developed into a novel and then the series. I'm sure that the writer herself would admit that these books were not intended to become 'bibles' of behavior and of relationships. The books are after all clearly placed in the fiction section of bookshops!!! After all would you use a Jackie Collins novel to base your relationships and self worth on???!!!

On a serious note, If children/teenagers are taught respect and self worth by their families then they would recognize that the books are not meant to be based in the real world.

It is a talent of the storyteller which allows a seemingly impossible and/or improbable situation to seem possible and real within the confines of the world it is set in. This is known as the suspension of disbelief.

Reading is after all a form of escapism. Not many of us could be fooled into thinking that many situations in vampire films can actually take place in the real world. To believe that such events in these books, were real (and therefore the relationships between the characters in these situations) being true to life would be silly.

A writer/filmmaker etc can not help but to inject part of their nature, experiences or behaviors into the stories they weave but characters are often imagined as versions of the writers themselves with less of their imagined flaws - therefore their characters are perhaps braver or stronger then the writers imagine themselves to if found in the same situations.

Again this is one of the positive experiences for the reading audience and another form of escapism. What reader wouldn't want to imagine themselves as a braver, stronger, person? And what negativity can a reader gain from imagining this?

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