My interpretation of Twilight is that it is a story of young endless love. Twilight is so popular with young girls because it is the perfect love story for that age group, as they can relate to the main character. Often romantic movies show a heroine who is perfect, where as in Twilight, Bella is just an average girl. She has flaws to her, just like every other person, which makes young girls identify to her. She is insecure in herself and at times awkward, as are most of the young girls who read or watch Twilight.
Radway's article states how women have been taught that men must be their sole source of pleasure. They enjoy themselves being tenderly cared for and solicitously protected by a fictive character who inevitably proves to be spectacularly masculine and unusually nurturant as well. Edward, the hero in Twilight, is shown as having every great quality any woman would ever want in a man. Edward is made to be the perfect male character, except for the fact that he is a vampire and will stay that age forever. He intently listens to Bella, he is good looking, smart, and most importantly he genuinely cares for Bella. Radway mentions that the ideal romantic fantasy is directly dependent on the character of the heroine and the manner in which the hero treats her. Throughout the film, Edward continues to prove to Bella that he would do anything for her, which is shown by continually saving her life. As Bella’s character is so easily to relate to, girls can imagine themselves as her and being cared for by Edward.
Radway also explains how most wish to participate in the slow process by which two people become acquainted, explore each other’s foibles, wonder about the other’s feelings and eventually “discover” that they are loved by the other. This is precisely what is played out in Twilight. All girls aspire to one day met their own Edward and be loved just like Bella was in the book.
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