First Advisor
Brenda Glascott
Date of Award
Fall 2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and University Honors
Department
English
Language
English
Subjects
Stephenie Meyer (1973- ). Twilight, Feminism in literature, Sex role in literature, Gender identity in literature
DOI
10.15760/honors.978
Abstract
This thesis explores Bella's perceptions of femininity, virtue, and gender roles within Twilight, with a focus on the feminist stance that Bella takes as the narrator. Through a close reading, I explore traditional gender roles, the internalized maternal roles of wife and mother, and the externalized judgements that Bella expresses. Her relationships with those around her, and most importantly Edward, are judged by her internalized concepts of gender politics. Through the examination of previous literature and the close reading of the core text, I argue that Bella both embodies and rejects traditional femininity.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/34571
Recommended Citation
Eichmiller, Jaid M., ""I'm Absolutely Ordinary": Bella and Her Perception of Gender within Twilight" (2020). University Honors Theses. Paper 955.
https://doi.org/10.15760/honors.978
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