Isabella+'Mary+Sue'+Swan

Mary Sue is a term used to classify a character in literature and cinema, usually by fans, as being perfect. By this I mean a character has no

flaws, or if the character does have flaws they do nothing to lead the character to any real consequences. Being defined as a perfect character

is not necessarily a good thing. This demonstrates the character to be boring. There is nothing significantly interesting about the character, as

there is no room for character development. Being a Mary Sue also makes the character seem much less believable. People in real life are full

of flaws, things that have serious and negative effects on their lives. To a reader, a character that is void of any serious faults seems unrealistic

and hard to relate with. Aside from being perfect, a Mary Sue usually serves as a self-insert for the author into the story. The character is a

representation of who the author is, was, or wishes he or she was. Subsequently, the Mary Sue can serve as wish fulfillment for the author.

This brings us to the character of Bella Swan:

Isabella Swan, the main female protagonist of //Twilight//, is a prime example of a Mary Sue. Now before you're so quick as to disagree with me,

think about it. Does Bella have any notable character flaws? Sure, she might come off as a bit moody, at times clumsy, might not like many

things, or be exceptionally kind. But does she have any faults that leads her to fall victim to dire consequences? Now as for Bella's connection

to the author as a self-insert. Doesn't the description of Bella in the story seem to resemble that of Stephanie Meyer? How about a

comparison?

Do you see the resemblance yet?