Cullen challenges Potter
Lauren Bear
Issue date: 11/19/09 Section: Culture
When it comes to the hottest fantasy novels and movies, the "Harry Potter" series and the "Twilight" series seem to be where all attention is focused.
Kacie Baker, a Chattanooga junior, said she is a huge "Twilight" fan and has read all the books multiple times.
Although "New Moon," the sequel to "Twilight," comes out Nov. 20, Baker said she bought her ticket in September.
She also said there is a cardboard cut-out of Edward Cullen in her apartment.
Baker said she is drawn to the series because of its romance factor.
"Every girl wants to be loved how Edward loves Bella," Baker said. Baker said "Twilight" is different than the typical love story.
She said Edward Cullen is described as a beautiful person and being, and Bella is portrayed as an average girl.
Baker said the love Edward has for Bella is almost unrealistic, but it is not impossible.
"Not to say Edward is perfect, because he is not, but the love he has for Bella is so strong," Baker said.
Brennan Ezell, a junior from Clarksville, Tenn., said she likes both "Harry Potter" and "Twilight."
She said she has not read the books from either series, but enjoys the movies.
"I guess they both have a different type of magic element, but I like the sorcery factor in 'Potter,'" Ezell said.
Ezell said she likes the story behind the character of Harry Potter.
"If you think about it, there is a lot put on Harry for the sake of his family and sorcery," Ezell said. "He never asked for any of it, but he accepts the responsibility."
"The whole human, vampire forbidden love thing is cool in 'Twilight,'" Ezell said.
Ezell said Bella's character is interesting because she does not care what Edward is, and his being a vampire does not change how much she wants him.
Max Bennett, a senior from St. Albans, Vt., said he has been reading the "Harry Potter" books since he was a kid.
He said when he began reading the series, he could not stop, and he has read the books multiple times.
Bennett said he likes how the cast in the "Harry Potter" movies has remained the same over the years.
"It would have killed the movies if the characters were ever changed," Bennett said.
Bennett said the earlier "Harry Potter" movies were geared more for children. Now, however they are targeting all types of audiences, while "Twilight" focuses on teenage girls.
Bennett said he is not a fan of the "Harry Potter" movies because he thinks the movies do not highlight the same aspects as the books.
Kacie Baker, a Chattanooga junior, said she is a huge "Twilight" fan and has read all the books multiple times.
Although "New Moon," the sequel to "Twilight," comes out Nov. 20, Baker said she bought her ticket in September.
She also said there is a cardboard cut-out of Edward Cullen in her apartment.
Baker said she is drawn to the series because of its romance factor.
"Every girl wants to be loved how Edward loves Bella," Baker said. Baker said "Twilight" is different than the typical love story.
She said Edward Cullen is described as a beautiful person and being, and Bella is portrayed as an average girl.
Baker said the love Edward has for Bella is almost unrealistic, but it is not impossible.
"Not to say Edward is perfect, because he is not, but the love he has for Bella is so strong," Baker said.
Brennan Ezell, a junior from Clarksville, Tenn., said she likes both "Harry Potter" and "Twilight."
She said she has not read the books from either series, but enjoys the movies.
"I guess they both have a different type of magic element, but I like the sorcery factor in 'Potter,'" Ezell said.
Ezell said she likes the story behind the character of Harry Potter.
"If you think about it, there is a lot put on Harry for the sake of his family and sorcery," Ezell said. "He never asked for any of it, but he accepts the responsibility."
"The whole human, vampire forbidden love thing is cool in 'Twilight,'" Ezell said.
Ezell said Bella's character is interesting because she does not care what Edward is, and his being a vampire does not change how much she wants him.
Max Bennett, a senior from St. Albans, Vt., said he has been reading the "Harry Potter" books since he was a kid.
He said when he began reading the series, he could not stop, and he has read the books multiple times.
Bennett said he likes how the cast in the "Harry Potter" movies has remained the same over the years.
"It would have killed the movies if the characters were ever changed," Bennett said.
Bennett said the earlier "Harry Potter" movies were geared more for children. Now, however they are targeting all types of audiences, while "Twilight" focuses on teenage girls.
Bennett said he is not a fan of the "Harry Potter" movies because he thinks the movies do not highlight the same aspects as the books.
