Edward Cullen. A sparkling "vegetarian" vampire who is supposed to represent the "perfect boyfriend". He's hot, strong, fast, and he lives forever! What could be wrong?
Well, a lot, I'm afraid.
Edward Cullen is not, I repeat, is not a good boyfriend. He is actually an abusive boyfriend. Before I go on to offer proof as to why Edward is abusive, I will clarify what I mean by "abusive".
What is an abusive boyfriend?
There are different kinds of abuse. Many people think of a boy who actually beats up his girlfriend. That is physical abuse. There is also psychological abuse. This includes emotional abuse and the abuse of her rights.
Edward definitely abuses Bella emotionally as well as abusing her rights. He even abuses her physically a few times. But before I get there, I will go over the signs of an abusive boyfriend in which Edward exhibits.
-Always by her side
-Questions her when she disobeys him
-Jealousy
-Possessiveness
-Forces her to do things she doesn't want to do
-Dangerous driver
-Drains her self confidence
-Isolates her from Друзья and family
-Teases her hurtfully
-Reads through her mail
-Stalks her
-Scares her
-Damages her possessions
-Steals from her
If Ты are an avid Twilight fan, Ты may be thinking "He doesn't do any of that!" I'll explain each of these points.
-He is always by her side. He insists on driving her to school and driving her Главная again, he is always with her. This may not seem bad at first, but it actually serves the purpose of making her dependent on him and letting him "keep an eye on her".
-When she goes to see Jacob against his will, he Вопросы her and is very angry with her. Ты may say, "but he thinks Jacob is dangerous!" Well, I say not. He even admits it himself later on; he's just jealous. Whenever Bella says she wants to do something against Edward's wishes, he Вопросы her and finds a way to get her out of it.
-There are many examples of jealousy. The most obvious would be Jacob Black. See the last point for information on that. However, it does not end there. There is also Mike, Tyler and all the other boys at school.
-All I need to prove this one is a quote Edward once said:
"To be perfectly honest, she'll be unavailable every night, as far as anyone besides myself is concerned."
-He forces her to go to prom when she does not like dances. He forces painkillers on her when she clearly does not want them at the end of Twilight. He forces her to let him drive her Главная ("He was towing me toward his car now, pulling me by my jacked"... "'I'll just drag Ты back,' he threatened, guessing my plan").
-Do I really need to explain that he's a dangerous driver?
-He always reminds her of everything that is wrong with her. "Silly", "stupid", "klutz", etc. This is еще than being realistic. This is insulting her.
-Once Bella becomes Edward's girlfriend, we never see her with her friends, we never see her with her parents. She spends all her time with him. In New Moon, when Edward leaves her, he commands that Alice, Bella's only friend, does not see her again. In Eclipse, he isolates her from Jacob, the boy who pulled her out of her depression, because he was jealous.
-See the point on draining her self confidence
-That is how he knew that she was accepted into Dartmouth without her knowing. That is how he forged her signature so she would go there. This should not be seen as "doing it for her own good". It is her choice. While she may not have the best sense of judgment, it is not Edward's place to force her to do anything against her will, and forging signatures counts.
-He watches her sleep, and starts that up before he is even her boyfriend. That is just plain creepy. He follows her "just to keep an eye on her". Sure, it may have saved her from getting raped. That is a plus. However, he did not follow her knowing she would be in danger. He just wanted to follow her.
-He does indeed scare her. He throws her across a room (yes, it is playful. Either way, he did it to scare her. He did this because she told him that he isn't scary). He rips a branch off a tree. He breaks her bed. All of this is done to scare her.
-He does indeed damage her possessions. I mentioned breaking her постель, кровати in my Назад point. He also removed the engine from her truck.
-I do count taking everything that may remind her of him back to be stealing. Yes, he just hid it under her floorboard. Either way, he took it away from her. I do not care that he was "just trying to help her". He should have let her deal with her depression in her own way.
Examples of his controlling nature are as follows:
-"'Bring on the shackles - I'm your prisoner.' But his long hands formed manacles around my wrists." Symbolism. She is his prisoner.
-Demands that she eats in Port Angeles.
-Admits he would have forced an abortion upon Bella had it not been for Rosalie (this may count as physical abuse).
Now, I know that many people disregard this. They say "he's old fashioned. He's form the 1900's." I do not accept this excuse for his behavior. For one thing, he lived through the Women's Rights Acts. He still grows mentally, no? He should have adjusted. Stalking was never considered normal. I don't care if it was the 1500's; stalking is creepy. In fact, none of his actions are considered "old fashioned". They are abusive.
So, do Ты still think Edward is a good example for boyfriends everywhere? I think not. I hope Ты enjoyed my Статья :D
Well, a lot, I'm afraid.
Edward Cullen is not, I repeat, is not a good boyfriend. He is actually an abusive boyfriend. Before I go on to offer proof as to why Edward is abusive, I will clarify what I mean by "abusive".
What is an abusive boyfriend?
There are different kinds of abuse. Many people think of a boy who actually beats up his girlfriend. That is physical abuse. There is also psychological abuse. This includes emotional abuse and the abuse of her rights.
Edward definitely abuses Bella emotionally as well as abusing her rights. He even abuses her physically a few times. But before I get there, I will go over the signs of an abusive boyfriend in which Edward exhibits.
-Always by her side
-Questions her when she disobeys him
-Jealousy
-Possessiveness
-Forces her to do things she doesn't want to do
-Dangerous driver
-Drains her self confidence
-Isolates her from Друзья and family
-Teases her hurtfully
-Reads through her mail
-Stalks her
-Scares her
-Damages her possessions
-Steals from her
If Ты are an avid Twilight fan, Ты may be thinking "He doesn't do any of that!" I'll explain each of these points.
-He is always by her side. He insists on driving her to school and driving her Главная again, he is always with her. This may not seem bad at first, but it actually serves the purpose of making her dependent on him and letting him "keep an eye on her".
-When she goes to see Jacob against his will, he Вопросы her and is very angry with her. Ты may say, "but he thinks Jacob is dangerous!" Well, I say not. He even admits it himself later on; he's just jealous. Whenever Bella says she wants to do something against Edward's wishes, he Вопросы her and finds a way to get her out of it.
-There are many examples of jealousy. The most obvious would be Jacob Black. See the last point for information on that. However, it does not end there. There is also Mike, Tyler and all the other boys at school.
-All I need to prove this one is a quote Edward once said:
"To be perfectly honest, she'll be unavailable every night, as far as anyone besides myself is concerned."
-He forces her to go to prom when she does not like dances. He forces painkillers on her when she clearly does not want them at the end of Twilight. He forces her to let him drive her Главная ("He was towing me toward his car now, pulling me by my jacked"... "'I'll just drag Ты back,' he threatened, guessing my plan").
-Do I really need to explain that he's a dangerous driver?
-He always reminds her of everything that is wrong with her. "Silly", "stupid", "klutz", etc. This is еще than being realistic. This is insulting her.
-Once Bella becomes Edward's girlfriend, we never see her with her friends, we never see her with her parents. She spends all her time with him. In New Moon, when Edward leaves her, he commands that Alice, Bella's only friend, does not see her again. In Eclipse, he isolates her from Jacob, the boy who pulled her out of her depression, because he was jealous.
-See the point on draining her self confidence
-That is how he knew that she was accepted into Dartmouth without her knowing. That is how he forged her signature so she would go there. This should not be seen as "doing it for her own good". It is her choice. While she may not have the best sense of judgment, it is not Edward's place to force her to do anything against her will, and forging signatures counts.
-He watches her sleep, and starts that up before he is even her boyfriend. That is just plain creepy. He follows her "just to keep an eye on her". Sure, it may have saved her from getting raped. That is a plus. However, he did not follow her knowing she would be in danger. He just wanted to follow her.
-He does indeed scare her. He throws her across a room (yes, it is playful. Either way, he did it to scare her. He did this because she told him that he isn't scary). He rips a branch off a tree. He breaks her bed. All of this is done to scare her.
-He does indeed damage her possessions. I mentioned breaking her постель, кровати in my Назад point. He also removed the engine from her truck.
-I do count taking everything that may remind her of him back to be stealing. Yes, he just hid it under her floorboard. Either way, he took it away from her. I do not care that he was "just trying to help her". He should have let her deal with her depression in her own way.
Examples of his controlling nature are as follows:
-"'Bring on the shackles - I'm your prisoner.' But his long hands formed manacles around my wrists." Symbolism. She is his prisoner.
-Demands that she eats in Port Angeles.
-Admits he would have forced an abortion upon Bella had it not been for Rosalie (this may count as physical abuse).
Now, I know that many people disregard this. They say "he's old fashioned. He's form the 1900's." I do not accept this excuse for his behavior. For one thing, he lived through the Women's Rights Acts. He still grows mentally, no? He should have adjusted. Stalking was never considered normal. I don't care if it was the 1500's; stalking is creepy. In fact, none of his actions are considered "old fashioned". They are abusive.
So, do Ты still think Edward is a good example for boyfriends everywhere? I think not. I hope Ты enjoyed my Статья :D
But what would be the perfect book for summer: a new chapter of Harry Potter или the sequel to Breaking Dawn? Would Ты prefer to read the new adventures of молочница after "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," или to know what happens to Edward and Bella after the ending of the Twilight saga? Vote!
And how can Ты imagine еще of these stories? Let go of the Фэнтези and ... "write" Ты Harry Potter 8 and the new adventures of Edward and Bella!
Did Ты ever think that dumbledore was useing harry potter? Well he did! As Ты can see in snape's thoughts that he did. Dumbledore сказал(-а) that he was like a pig up for slauter! I mean who is mean to say that или act twards that person. WELL HE DID!
He doesn't realy think about what would he feel if he was steping into his shoes. I mean come on. He thinks he so COOL that he has the elder wand. HE'S A NORMAL PERSON FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!
Well now getting back to the subject. Dumbledore is a MEAN person so if Ты want to find out your self then go to chapter that says "Snape's Memories"
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He doesn't realy think about what would he feel if he was steping into his shoes. I mean come on. He thinks he so COOL that he has the elder wand. HE'S A NORMAL PERSON FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!
Well now getting back to the subject. Dumbledore is a MEAN person so if Ты want to find out your self then go to chapter that says "Snape's Memories"
-Spongebob105
Oh do Ты not see, the language so cruciated,
By your most unfortunate attempt in grammars?
Do Ты believe, for that moment that we're mirthed?
Well, then Ты are as mistaken as the Balaclava Brits.
Don't Ты see, your own insults to your common decency?
Do Ты not hear, our desperate attempts to save your sanity?
I hope Ты hear, I must hope Ты see.
But I think, Ты only see your vanity.
Vanity, vanity, everything vanity...
But then where are your humanity? The World wonder'd...
Dedicated to iluvtwilight, ellietwilight12 and every other rabid Фан in the whole wide world. I plead to you: Stop this madness...
Inspiration: Alfred, Lord Tennyson; the Charge of the Light Brigade
By your most unfortunate attempt in grammars?
Do Ты believe, for that moment that we're mirthed?
Well, then Ты are as mistaken as the Balaclava Brits.
Don't Ты see, your own insults to your common decency?
Do Ты not hear, our desperate attempts to save your sanity?
I hope Ты hear, I must hope Ты see.
But I think, Ты only see your vanity.
Vanity, vanity, everything vanity...
But then where are your humanity? The World wonder'd...
Dedicated to iluvtwilight, ellietwilight12 and every other rabid Фан in the whole wide world. I plead to you: Stop this madness...
Inspiration: Alfred, Lord Tennyson; the Charge of the Light Brigade
Okay so first of i am going to say again i am a Фан of both.But if Ты would ask me what i like better i think it would probably be Harry Potter.But i want to hear out why do Ты dislike/hate(tho hate it's to of a strong word for a book/movie)Twilight.I want solid arguments not such as : cause the Вампиры there sparkle , like this Twilight Фаны could just say 'because Harry has a scar' или 'because they go to a school of magic' или 'because all death eaters are black(mostly)' i mean these are arguments just so Ты can say something.I tend to believe these days people hate/dislike Twilight just because others do.And i will ask Ты nicely and be thankful if Ты could tell me why Ты don't like it at all/hate it.