Let's face it. It's gotten out of hand. The wonderful stories of Dracula and Frankenstein have evolved to glittery vampires, and evil mutts (Hunger-games). What happened to the misunderstood science experiment? This comic made by Humon expresses how the evolution of such stories has effected the mindset of girls and women. The original stories seemed to have some moral to them, even if it was just that 'If you play with fire, you're going to get burned.' The newer novels involving mythological creatures, such as the twilight series, tell girls to give in to idiotic desires, and not to think about the consequences. They've been robbed of their logic, not just their money and time. In recent years the trend has gone from vampires, to Greek gods, and now to zombies. Don't get me wrong, I love zombies - mindless, emotionless disease spreading, rotting corpses with a preference to human brains... what's not to love? - but really, whats next? unicorns? The classic books filled with morals have no morals left, and make an even bigger impact on young girls and teenagers. I too was a victim of the twilight series, and read 3 of the books before realizing the stupidity of the plot, and the lack of self control, and inner strength within the main character. The characteristics that I value so much have been poisoned, and mutated into characteristics I find appalling.
I agree we're seeing a trend toward romanticizing supernatural creatures that were once feared. But, can you find no redeeming qualities to such books as Twilight? I was actually impressed that Meyers promoted abstinence, having Edward guard Bella's reputation, making her wait until marriage to consummate their relationship. And, can't we all identify with Edward's struggle to protect Bella's soul, thinking turning her would eternally damn her?
ReplyDelete