The expresion of romanticism in the twilight saga

Abstract

The Twilight Saga is a series of romantic fantasy films based on the Twilight series of novels by the American author Stephenie Meyer. The film adaptations of Twilight and New Moon were released in 2008 and 2009, respectively, breaking box office records and stimulating a revival of interest in the Romantic period. The aim of this paper is to analyse the characteristic expressions of Romanticism found in the films, especially in New Moon. The study of the films will examine how young adult literature is connected with the classics not only through themes but also through film features such as the setting or the portrayal of the characters and their relationship with the soundtrack. The paper will concentrate on the depiction of the main settings of the saga: Forks, La Push and Volterra and their links with nature and Romanticism. Likewise, it will take into consideration the characterization of the three protagonists: Edward, Jacob and Bella and their connection with the Romantic characters.