Archive for May, 2008

Stephanie Meyer is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Members of this church are commonly known as Mormons. I have plenty of experience with members of this church, since my husband and many members of his family are also members.

I’m unsure if Stephanie intended to reflect her beliefs in the Twilight saga, but I’ve noticed many terms and themes that are common within the LDS church.

First, there is the overall chaste behavior of Edward and his family. They are not overtly sexual in any way. Secondly, along these same lines, is the concept that Edward does not want to destroy Bella’s soul, nor prevent her from attaining a heavenly reward. Lastly, is the term “virtue” that is used regularly, at least in the later books. The concept of preserving “virtue” (aka virginity) until after marriage is very much something that is taught in the LDS church, specifically with the usage of the word “virtue”.

Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but these things stood out for me the second time through the series, due to my familiarity with Mormon beliefs.

That’s all for now!

I picked up a copy of The Host last night. I am about a third of the way through it, and I’m really getting into the story. It’s didn’t grab my attention as quickly as Twilight did, I think because it started out more sci-fi than I generally enjoy. By the third chapter, however, I was pretty well sucked in.

We will see how the rest of the book goes.

Every time I hear this song by Breaking Benjamin, I think of Twilight. It seems to be a good soundtrack for the Edward/Bella/Jacob love triangle, the turmoil that Edward goes through each time Bella is near him, along with the threat of the Volturi coming to take Bella away in New Moon.
Breaking Benjamin - Away
Lyrics:

“Away”

Cold am I
I’m beside myself
Because there’s no one else
Have I grown
So blind
Only god could save you
If you knew your way to the light
So fly away
And leave it behind
Just stay awake
There’s nowhere to hide

I see you
Cause you won’t get out of my way
I hear you
Cause you won’t quit screaming my name
I feel you
Cause you won’t stop touching my skin
I need you
They’re coming to take you away

Frail and dry
I could lose it all
But I cannot recall
It’s all wrong
Don’t cry
Clear away this hate
And we can start to make it alright
So fly away
And leave it behind
Return someday
With red in your eyes

I see you
Cause you won’t get out of my way
I hear you
Cause you won’t quit screaming my name
I feel you
Cause you won’t stop touching my skin
I need you
They’re coming to take you away