Critical Analysis of Twilight Article: Reasons for the Harry Potter vs Twilight war

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Reasons for the Harry Potter vs Twilight war

posted by MCRTS

The Harry Potter vs Twilight war is a huge phenomenon in the literary world. We have Artikel floating around in the Internet (even in CAT) where both camps vehemently defend their fandoms. I am a huge Harry Potter fan, but today, I am not going to take sides. How it started, and how it evolved in a full-scale clash between Fans of both series is something I would cover in this article.

It started off with a few websites claiming Twilight is the new Harry Potter. Harry Potter fans, of course, would not take it sitting down, and they wrote Artikel with reasons why Harry Potter is better than Twilight. Then Twilight Fans read the Artikel the Harry Potter Fans wrote, and they fought back, coming up with their own reasons why Twilight is better than Harry Potter. And then the HP camp got furious, moved to Youtube and gepostet Videos about the whole affair. And then Twilight Fans gepostet Antworten to the Videos the HP Fans put up... Du get the picture.

I think the whole clash is silly. (no offense to anyone, especially to my fellow HP fans.)

1) The two series, while in the Fantasy genre, are different in their themes.
Harry Potter is the good-vs-evil fight, and contains a lot Mehr action and mystery, with many plot twists thrown along the way. Twilight is pretty straight-forward, it is a romance series with a girl who would do anything to be with her true love.

2) The way they approach magic is different. Harry uses magic most of the time, but in the war with Voldemort, he relies on his human nature (by sacrificing himself for his friends, like how his mother sacrificed herself for him) to defeat the Dark Wizard. Witches and wizards in the Harry Potter series also have struggles like us, despite their magical powers.

In the Twilight series, Bella is always shown as being a weak human. She is only strong after her transformation as a vampire. She relies on magic Mehr than her humanity, and after her transformation, she doesn't seem to have any struggle.

3) Love.
Both series approach Liebe differently. While Harry has his romantic interests, a greater importance is shown for platonic Liebe (love with friends). The first people Harry turn to are Ron and Hermione. However, Twilight focuses Mehr on romantic love, and the first people Bella turns to is Edward and Jacob (who are her Liebe interests).

4) Girls.
The girls in the series are different. Bella (before her transformation) has to rely on stronger people (the vampires/werewolves) to help her and she rarely voices her opinions. Hermione in the Harry Potter series constantly puts herself in the line of danger, and being the smartest person in the school, she argues with the boys. Most of the time, her timely wit saves the day.

With these reasons, I think the Twilight series and the Harry Potter series shouldn't be compared.

LowriLorenza89, jem_ and 3 others like this

topperfan As a hard core fan of both literature series, I also see no reason for the war nor the comparison. Both series focuses on different aspects that capture the readers imagination. When I read each of the series, I get drawn into two different worlds. They do deal with similar concepts but in two totally different ways. I think the media honestly started this whole "war" with not being careful with word choice or maybe this "war" is exactly what they wanted to create a publicity riot - either way it worked. Another issue with this war is the casting of Robert Pattinson. Rob was initially cast as Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Then, he gets casted by Catherine Hardwicke as Edward Cullen in Twilight. Fans of Harry Potter, including myself, reacted with "OMG, Cedric Diggory is freaking Edward Cullen," Then it went into He was ours first campaign. Which I admit, I agree that at first I thought that he was better as Cedric or that is when I started liking him. But with time, I realized, he made a great Edward -that Catherine and Stephenie casted the right guy. So, this whole, "war" is kind of ridiculous. I mean, I really like both. I liked them both before the movies ever started, so, I don't see the problem. I also know that as a lover of literature, I know that there are lots of books out there - if you don't like the Twilight Saga or Harry Potter Series - that's okay, there is a book out there for you somewhere. Go read it and leave the fans along. If you like one of the series more than the other that's okay, too. Just don't dislike those that do. That is why there are so many books in the world.

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Twilight in Short. How many trees could SM have saved?

posted by huddysmacked

Hey ya kittens! I was wondering in how many words could I write Twilight giving the same character development as Meyer and saying obviously the main plot so don’t bash…I had a lot of fun doing it XDD It’s not to offend anyone but think about it trees could have been saved if Meyer had stuck with this version.

So on with reading

Hi! My name is Bella Swan, I’m moving to Forks because I want to leave my mom with his new boyfriend live happily ever after although I hate where my father leaves. Forks it’s a rainy state and so I’m in an airplane to go to it.

When I arrive there’s my...

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Watch The Claws, Kittens!

posted by Dearheart

Hello, Kätzchen and newcomers to the CAT! Don’t worry, none of Du are in trouble oder anything; I just feel that things have gotten a teensy bit out of hand, so I’m Schreiben this as a reminder to all of Du before it gets worse.

Newcomers, if Du haven’t already, link It’s very important that people follow them so that we can keep this spot from turning ugly.

For those of Du who’ve already read them, let’s review Rule 5:

Make sure the material Du Abschicken stays true to the spirit of this spot. Whether it’s a soapbox, image, video, etc...please make sure it doesn’t have excessive language,...

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Rules and Guidelines (Updated!)

posted by Dearheart

1) Bring a good sense of humor. Don’t ever take things personally, and try not to be too sensitive. Otherwise you’ll be miserable. Just let loose, have fun, and be willing to laugh.

2) If someone offends you, don’t blow up. Respond in a polite, mature way, point out what offended Du and why Du find it offensive. If it’s something serious oder happens to be one of the things forbidden in Rule 5, chances are people will back Du up and the problem will work out. If it isn’t, reread Rule 1.

3) Twi-hards, this isn’t a place to drool over Edward oder gush about how amazing the Twilight...

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How Twilight could have been Great.

posted by TDDD

I don't like Twilight. I find the characters shallow; the plot boring and cliche; and the hidden messages frightening. But in the hands of another Autor - someone who wouldn't let their religious upbringing, their misogynistic views, and their twisted romantic ideals colour the story - it could have been really fantastic.

First off, the grammar would have to be fixed. The purple prose minimised and the insgesamt Schreiben polished up.

Next the characters would have to be made realistic, their actions have an effect on the plot, and their history an effect on them.

Take Rosalie, for example. If Rosalie's...

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Lauren: A Mini-Rant

posted by renrae

Lauren, Lauren, Lauren, Lauren. She's the blond girl in twilight. The one tricked Von a modeling scam, the one that hates Bella. We first meet Lauren in the cafeteria, I believe. Almost all Twilight Fans do not like her. I mean no disrespect to the ones on this spot oder any others, but I do not think she has a reason to be hated. Reasons people give for hating Lauren are similar to the reasons for hating Jessica. "She's rude", "She's mean to bella and stupid", even "she's blond." That last one made no sense to me. The reason Lauren "hates" Bella is because her crush, Tyler, is infatuated with...

Is it really that hard to explain?

posted by RonGetYourWand

There are some core things about the mythical creatures I wish Meyer would have gegeben an actual explaination for:

Vampires

1. Turning into bats

She could have explained it as bats are attracted to vampires, but she choose not to adress it at all.

2. Sleeping in a coffin

How about that having something to do with them faking their own death oder something?

3. Lack of Fangs

An evolution over time to adapt.

4. Sunlight

Related to the fact Vampire are considered to be connected to the devil.

Werewolves

1. Full-Moon

They meet at the full-moon.

2. Their Anger Issues (yes, I know that some of the Wölfe have this)

It could have been explained as a reaction to the moons phases.

3. Pack- Mind

Evolved trait oder even a gift from the spirits.

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My view;

posted by AliceHaleCullen

I'm so glad to have found a spot that isn't full of people gushing over how hot Robert Pattinson is. Since the movie came out, the original idea of the series has deteriorated.

I used to feel proud to call myself a 'Twilight' fan. I first read it in 2005, and to be quite honest I loved how nobody had read it, it seemed really special. So called 'Fans' who now go around using the word 'Twilighter' just because they have seen the film have ruined it for everyone else.

Fair enough, it's nobodies fault it has been made into an overated hyped movie, but if they really understood what it meant before...

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The Success Of Twilight Versus The Failure of The Subtle messer

posted by Cinders

Despite whatever impressions Du may have garnered from the Titel of this article, this is not about glorifying Twilight over His Dark Materials. It's about scolding the movie industry for giving New moon the green light while simultaneously giving The Subtle Knife the red light.

I know that Hollywood is a business, just as book selling is a buisness, above all else. The only time films are made for the sake of making films anymore is if they're independent. I admit that the occasional brilliantly artistic film makes it into the mainstream, and when it does, it's often recognized and lauded....

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The 6 stupidest things I wondered when Lesen Twilight

posted by Asvini

I've talked about some of the things that crossed my mind when Lesen Twilight in the past. Thoughts such as "when is Bella going to freak out about the Edward watching her sleep thing?" "Did that say sparkling? I've re-read that passage like, four times and it still seems to say sparkling" "Does Stephanie Meyer think deer is a vegetable? no, really does she? Does she think Du can call yourself a vegetarian if Du don't eat things like people oder those monkeys who know sign language?"
But those are valid thoughts that many people Lesen the Bücher also thought (well, maybe not specifically...

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They say the full-moon drives us all a little mad...

posted by HecateA

*I'll have mentions to actual Werwölfe stories in here, so be ready for that

Even before Jacob and palls were called 'shapeshifters' (I'll get back to Du on that, I am not letting go), we should have known they couldn't be. And here's why.

First off: the origin oder werewolves.

In the Jahr 60, 70 people started believing in werewolf lore. The oldest myth I know about this is Ancient Greek, Lycaon.

Lycaon invited the king-god Zeus to dinner, but he was unsure if it really was him, so he decided to serve Zeus human meat. Turns out, it was Zeus. And Zeus was ticked. So he killed Lycaon' 50 sons...

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O Tempora o mores

posted by Aquilia

O Tempora o Mores
Oh the times, oh the customs

This Artikel is an appeal to all Twilight Fans out there, I invite Du all to think over your good and bad actions here on Fanpop and contemplate them.

I have seen and compared examples of the appearances of the fandoms Harry Potter and respectively Twilight when criticism appear in each other’s sites on Fanpop and I am astounded Von the comparatively aggressive tone the Twilight Fans carried when they respond to the sagte criticism.

Compare the responses of: link

And: link ;

Notes are to be made that both internet addresses were found Von searching...

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Heres the REAL reason why Jacob never answered Bella's calls.

posted by zanesaaomgfan

Jacob: Let me call Bella.*dials Bella's number*
Operator: I am sorry. This person is talking to (Bella's voice)Edward Cullen. Please leave a message after the tone.
*tone never comes up*
Jacob: OH C'MON!

The Weiter day.

Jacob: I want Bella NAO!*calls Bella*
(Answering machine): The Swans are out right now, please leave a message after the beep.
[beep never stops]
Jacob: OH C'MON!

The Tag after that:

Bella: *makes a new answering machine*
Jacob: *calls*
[Machine]: Hi, its Bella. If its Jacob, stop leaving messages saying "OH C'MON!" and if your not a Cullen oder my dad, don't call me. At ALL!
*beep*
Jacob: NOOOOOO!
*beep*
Jacob: ?
*beep beep beep beep*
{This phone will self destruct in 3, 2, 1}
Jacob: OH C'MON!

[Check the TS spot to see who made it, its me. So don't kill me about 'You stahl, stola this!'].

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A short summary of Twilight IMHO.

posted by RobynPotter

{i did not write this myself, but i found it ridiculously funny and thought it needed to be gepostet here}

Book 1. Twilight:
Edward: Hey.
Bella: OMG, I'm so silly. And horny.
Edward: Yes. I'm dangerous. I sparkle.
Bella: OMG you're a vampire!
Edward: Yes. Let's go play baseball.
James: I like your girl, Edward. Gotta eat her.
Edward: Roar.
James: Omnomnom Bella.
Bella: OMG I'm screaming in agony! Yes, I will be a vampire!
Edward: I'm gonna kill you, James! I'm gonna suck Bella as well.
Jacob: Oh, hi there!
Book 2. New Moon:
Edward: Oops, gotta go.
Bella: OMG don't leave me! OMG I'm so depressed and dying in...

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Twilight brings out the inner stupid in me & I actually ♥ it. I think.

posted by rachaelwsz

There are 5 things Du need to know-

This Artikel is basically:
1. My story on how I got sucked into the Twilight Universe.
2. My life story on how Twilight has changed me. A lot.
3. A rant on why I like and hate about the series.
4. A confession on why I can't seem to get over with hating and loving it.
5. An opinion about how my life could have been without Twilight.

WARNING: Overall, this Artikel is about... why I think Twilight isn't that 'bad' after all. It's going to be lengthy. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

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This had me wondering for a while and to...

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Twilight Jokes

posted by nessienjake

Created:~Alice~

Q: What to Edward and a Weihnachten baum have in common?
A: Their balls are for decoration.

Bella: You're pale white and ice cold...I know what Du are.
Edward: Say it. Say it!
Bella: Vanilla Ice Cream!

Edward: Bella...
Bella: Yes?
Edward: I just want to know how much Du mean to me.
Bella: Aaw...
Edward: Du know, what with me being an ancient VIRGIN vampire and everything...
Bella: Yeah?
Edward: Well, people were starting to think I was, y'know-
Bella: Gay?
Edward: ...
Edward: Old fashioned.
Bella: ...
Bella: Oh.

Q: How do Du kill a brain?
A: Put it in the same room with Ms Meyer and her Bücher and wait for two minutes.

Q: What did bella say when the shops ran low off the glitter?
A: yeeew!!! Edward Du suck!!!!

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Curing Involuntarily Twilight association

posted by Asvini

Whether Du hate Twilight so much it fills Du with a burning rage so powerful it's full extent can only be expressed through the medium of interpretive dance, oder Liebe it so much Du plan to sail out to international waters to avoid those pesky laws that prevent Du from marrying a book, oder perhaps even exist in the non crazy middleground between the two, overexposure can be a pain. Especially when it gets to the level where suddenly everything becomes linked to Twilight. Du hear the name 'Edward', Du think 'Cullen', the word 'sparkles' Du think 'vampire', the words 'howler monkey' Du think...

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What Twilight Has Brought Onto The World

posted by OneFoggyNight

Yes, it's true, everyone! Twilight has changed our world in several ways!!

No longer are streets near movie theaters and bookstores safe! I haven't seen even one free from screaming fangirls (and yes, screaming fanboys) when the new Filme come out and even after it's all been done for about a Monat oder so. Yeah, there are still girls running around in "I <3 guys that sparkle" t-shirts carring on about how great the twilight movie was at the movie theater in my town.

The world now has fewer trees than ever before, just because there where over millions of pieces of paper used for the twilight...

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imterveiw with a twihard

posted by kayleebabee

this is a study i have conducted to ask what is the big deal weith twilight and edward cullen I asked my littlesister tasha what she thought of the global phenomenon that has all the worlds women gripped in an edward cullen orgasm.

Me: why do Du think Edward Cullen is *shudders violently* hot?
Tasha: (I have made her Antwort sound like she has n intellectual brain cell through hours of trranslating twilight gibberish) I think it is mostly because he is unnatainable and perfect.
(what she actually sagte was: squeeeeeeee edward cullen i want him but cant have him because that hündin bella is his...

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Zufällig little rant on Bella.

posted by monLOVEbrucas

Bella Sawn.... Hmmm.

If my bestfreind has loved me, kissed me, tried to ruin my relationship with my boyfriend, i wouldn't be all cool with him loving my child.... including because she's young and his old.
Bella didn't react properly.
I wanted her to get really mad, i wanted Jacob to be banned from seeing Nessie, not have 10 Minuten go by, and his aloud to hold her again.

They say Du dont choose love, Liebe choose's you.
I believe in that but Reneseme, didn't get a choice? Somehow this imprinting thing assumes the person the wolfs are going to fall inlove with are going to Liebe them back?

In twilight saga this is the thing i do not understand oder get no matter how much i try...
and I just felt the need to let that out LOL even though i have so much Mehr i would like to let out.

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Twilight... The Right Way

posted by xxXsk8trXxx

This Artikel may be offencive to a lot of Twihards. Viewer disgrettion is advised

Edward: Bella,I'm dangerous, stay away.
Bella: But Edward, I Liebe you!
Edward: Me too, but I'm dangerous, so Du have to stay away from me
Bella: But Edward, you're the Liebe of my life! We have to be together!
Edward: Fear me and my sparkiling skin! *takes off shirt*
Bella: Wait a second, Du sparkle?
Edward: Isn't it frightening?
Bella: No. Sorry to break it to ya Edward, but it's gay
Edward: I kissed Emmet one time...
Bella: How old are you?
Edward: 100
Bella: Eeew! Aren't there laws about 100 Jahr olds and 17 Jahr olds...