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This book is based on Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.
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The first look at the history behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight series. The characters of the Twilight Saga carry a rich history that shapes their identities and actions over the course of the series. How does this compare with real history? Where did they fit in? How are their... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
- - Comparison of Stephenie Meyers famous Cullen family to the real history they came from
Characters/People edit
- Isabella (Bella) Swan: Main character who moves to Forks to live with her father Charlie, where she meets Edward Cullen
- Edward Masen/Cullen: 17 year old Vampire, turned by Carlisle Cullen, who falls in Love with Bella Swan
- Emmett McCarty/Cullen: Edward's " sibling", turned by Carlisle , married to Rosalie
- Rosalie Hale: Edward's " sibling", turned by Carlisle, married to Emmet but never uses the name Cullen
- Mary Alice Brandon/Cullen: Edward's "sibling" who can see the future, married to Jasper, one of the members not turned by Carlisle
- Jasper Whitlock/Hale/Cullen: Edward's "sibling" who can sense and influence emotions, married to Alice, the other member not turned by Carlisle, uses the name Hale in Forks because he resembles Rosalie Hale enough to pass as her biological brother
- Esme Anne Evanson/Cullen: Wife of Carlisle Cullen, she serves as mother to the younger Cullens
- Carlisle Cullen: Head of the Cullen family, a medical doctor
- Stephenie Meyer: Author of the Twilight Saga
- Jacob Black: Best friend of Bella Swan
- Charlie Swan: Bella's father, police chief of Forks
- Renee Dwyer: Bella's mother
- Renesmee Carlie Cullen A.K.A. Nessie: Youngest member of the Cullen family, half vampire/ half human
- Sam Uley: Quileuete Indian, part of Jacob's tribe
- James: Nomad vampire
- Victoria: Mate to James
- Aro: Leader of the Volturi, the aristocracy of the vampire world
- Caius: Member of the Volturi, the aristocracy of the vampire world
- Marcus: Member of the Volturi, the aristocracy of the vampire world
- Garrett: A vampire turned during the Revolutionary war
- Maria: Vampire mentioned in Breaking Dawn
- Bram Stoker: Mentioned in comparison the old and new vampire myths
Setting & Locations edit
- London, England: Carlisle is originally from here.
- Rochester, New York: Rosalie is originally from here.
- Volterra: Location in Italy where the Volturi live.
- Alaska: Where the Denali coven live.
- Chicago, Illinois: Edward is originally from here.
- Texas: Jasper is originally from here.
- Forks, Washington: Where Bella and Charlie live, and the Cullens currently reside.
First Sentence edit
"Do you realize what century this is?" Bella Swan asks Edward Cullen in Eclipse, frustrated that he insists on observing the "rules" of his own youth when it comes to courtship.
Errata edit
Chapter Ten, Titled "Like Other American Families, Only Not" by Kyra Glass von der Osten: The author of this chapter names Carmen as the member of the Volturi guard who is able to make or break ties within a group. This is untrue. Carmen is the wife of Eleazar of the Denali Coven. Chealsea is the Volturi guard member with this ability.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Nancy R. Reagin (Editor)
- Stephenie Meyer (Creator)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Wiley
Country: United States
Publication Date: April 12, 2010
ISBN: 0470581786
Page Count: 288
Publisher: Wiley
Country: United States
Publication Date: April 12, 2010
ISBN: 0470581786
Page Count: 288
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 809
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