With a story entrenched in supernatural lore, the Twilight saga left room for many fans to speculate about the inner workings of Stephenie Meyer’s world. Beyond its themes of romance, family, and the fight between good and evil, the presence of supernatural creatures introduced another aspect of the series that received a little less explanation. From faerie lore to cult exploitation, here are some surprising fan theories that will leave you rethinking the entire series!
Bella is Part Werewolf
One of the most popular theories in the saga is that Bella had werewolf blood. This theory emerged after fans noticed that the vampires’ powers were disrupted in the presence of werewolves. Seeing how they would have similar reactions in Bella’s presence, one could suggest that she had werewolf DNA of some sort. It could also explain why Jacob was so intensely attracted to Bella in the first place.
Twilight is a Tragedy, Not a Romance
Many critics have already pointed out some of the problematic elements of the series. Although the story ends happily, some fans suggest that the tragic elements far outweigh the positives of this love story. As the story goes on, Bella loses more of her independence. Fans were also shown the unhealthy dynamic between Edward and Bella after Edward’s brief departure in New Moon. Let’s not forget that he would consistently stalk her. Ultimately, this theory proposes that Bella permanently loses her humanity while being attached to a predator.
The Volturi Are Breeding Super Vampires
This popular theory suggests that the Volturi are actually breeders of humans with great gifts. The motive would be to create the most powerful vampire army by transforming these gifted humans into vampires. They are already known for hoarding gifted vampires, so fans believe this theory carries some weight. This theory also makes the case that Renee and Charlie had some hidden gifts of their own, so the Volturi sought to bring them together to produce Bella. It would also explain their fascination with Bella upon meeting her in New Moon.
Bella is Trapped in a Cult
What if there were no vampires and werewolves at all? This chilling theory by CapriciousSalmon proposes that the supernatural world was all just a coping mechanism for Bella as she progressively lost her sanity. She is stuck in an inescapable cult, so she lies to herself and says she’s a vampire. The theory also argues that Edward is an older man cosplaying as a vampire teen to lure Bella into the fantasy. As for Jacob, he is just a regular guy trying to get Bella out of the cult, but she just finds him annoying as a result.
Vampires Just Need Sunscreen
The most famous trait of the Twilight vampires is their skin’s sparkle in broad daylight. As a result, the gloomy weather of Forks, Washington, makes everyday living more ideal for the Cullens. One fan concluded that the sparkling was caused by UV light from the sun’s rays. They then theorized that any sparkling can be stopped if the vampires simply wear sunscreen.
Vampires Originated From Werewolves
Which came first? The vampire or the werewolf? Reddit user MoonStarRaven theorizes that the first Twilight vampire was actually a human who was bitten by a werewolf, yet became a bloodthirsty creature during the full moon rather than a werewolf. This vampire was afflicted with a mutated form of lycanthropy that left them with sharp fangs and replaced their fur with sparkling skin.
The Vampires Are Faeries
There isn’t much history on the origins of vampires in the Twilight universe. While Meyer offered her unique interpretations of the supernatural creature, fans have speculated that Meyer’s vampires could be something else entirely. Reddit user GodEmperorOfHell made the case that these sparkling creatures that live in the woods and drink blood are actually faeries. In Scottish folklore, the Sidhe and Boabhan Sidhe faeries are a blood-drinking species that is unusually beautiful, which could explain how Bella is drawn to the Cullens.
Bella is a Succubus
What if Bella wasn’t so ordinary after all? This fan theory could explain how a handsome and tragic vampire is so attracted to a seemingly average girl. A fan theory by -Graff- suggests that Bella is unaware that she’s actually a succubus. In most folklore, a succubus is a demon or supernatural entity in female form that seduces men. It could be the reason for Bella’s popularity among both humans and supernatural creatures. Also, Edward’s inability to read her mind may suggest that she has some powers of her own.
Emmett Still Has Morphine In His System
Emmett Cullen is perhaps the most laid-back vampire in the Cullen family. In certain scenarios, some fans have argued that he is just a little too laid back. Reddit user Phalseprofits argues that Emmett’s personality was largely shaped by the state he was in when he died. During Emmett’s transformation into a vampire, Carlisle had given him morphine to make the pain more bearable. This fan suggests that Emmett’s optimism, even in the face of the series’ endless drama, was largely due to the morphine still running through his system.
Panic Room Is A Prequel To The Twilight Saga
This crossover theory will get some fans thinking about the events of the overall saga. Before her role in the Twilight films, Kristin Stewart starred as Jodie Foster’s daughter, Sarah, in the movie Panic Room (2002). Redditor TiJoHimself proposes that Panic Room could be a prequel to the Twilight saga. In the film, Sarah has a diabetes-like disease, which could relate to why Bella’s blood smells different to Edward. Bella is also known for her shyness, which the fan suggests is a coping mechanism for being stuck in a panic room and having her life threatened. The theory gets a bit more far-fetched when it comes to explaining why her parents split up, but it’s an interesting one nonetheless.
Speculation and fan theories have been a part of reading culture for decades. Looking as far back as the original penny dreadfuls, you had dedicated readers mailing in everything from brief character observations to entirely rewritten endings. All in the hopes of engaging with their favorite author!
We hope these Twilight fan theories, no matter how far out some of them may seem, show you how fandom can lead you down a rabbit hole you won’t want to leave!
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