09-12-2009, 01:38 PM
[COLOR="Cyan"]Thank you, Briggs, for a very thought out response. I'll be the first to admit that I read lightly, meaning I don't take social commentaries away from anything and all but the most obvious symbolism is lost to me. I am very literal with words. (Maybe because I read for entertainment & haven't read to learn in a while.) The vampires are almost god-like in their abilities. Which is rather scary. But, you see so few mean ones that the threat isn't "real" in the books, at least until the finale. Then, it's usually Bella that's in trouble & I'm rooting for the bad guys.
I guess my main objection is that I am a really strong person. I very rarely lean on anyone. I cannot understand someone that leans on everyone. Stand up, damnit. They show that she is intelligent, but she refuses to go to college. I know people don't like to owe other people, but if Loki said, "Hey. I'll pay for you to go to college anywhere you want." I'd be all about it. But, as a grown up who is trying to figure out how to get to college, I have a very different perspective.
I hate that it gives girls an idea that they need someone to come and save them. At least try to save yourself. [/COLOR]
I guess my main objection is that I am a really strong person. I very rarely lean on anyone. I cannot understand someone that leans on everyone. Stand up, damnit. They show that she is intelligent, but she refuses to go to college. I know people don't like to owe other people, but if Loki said, "Hey. I'll pay for you to go to college anywhere you want." I'd be all about it. But, as a grown up who is trying to figure out how to get to college, I have a very different perspective.
I hate that it gives girls an idea that they need someone to come and save them. At least try to save yourself. [/COLOR]


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