The document provides instructions for an essay assignment analyzing themes in the Twilight series, such as the power of women, the relationship between sex and violence, redefining masculinity, abstinence, or race and colonialism. Students must choose one theme, support their argument with at least two examples from the Twilight films, and include a quote from a required reading by Anna Silver analyzing gender, sexuality, and family in the Twilight series. Essays must follow formatting guidelines of being double-spaced in 11pt Calibri or 12pt Times New Roman font and be spell-checked.

1. In a 2012 essay for the
Atlantic Monthly
, Ashley Fetters wrote that, "multitudes of thinkers and scholars
have claimed to know the real, profound meaning behind
Stephenie Meyer's famous vampire-romance novel series." What
is
Twilight
really about? Choose one theme from the list below and write
an essay explaining your point of view. Support your argument
with at least 2 specific examples from the film. Your paper
should have at least 1 quote or paraphrase from this module's
required reading by Anna Silver,
"Twilight is not Good for Maidens: Gender, Sexuality, and the
Family in Stephanie Meyer’s ‘Twilight’ Series.”
The power (and powerlessness) of women
The relationship between sex and violence
Redefining masculinity in the 21st century
Abstinence
Race and the legacy of colonialism
Criteria for Formatting & Submission
Your analysis should:
Be typed, double-spaced, with no changes to the margins
Be in Calibri 11 or Times New Roman 12 font

2. Be spell- and grammar-checked