Twilight's Bella Swan: A Character Arc That Went Off the Rails?

For years, Bella Swan has been a subject of debate among Twilight fans. A recent TikTok video by Kahlen Barry (@kahlenbarry) reignites the discussion, focusing on Bella's character arc. Barry points out Bella's transformation from an initially independent and somewhat detached character to someone who becomes obsessively devoted to Edward, often making illogical choices. "It's really fucking crazy that she went from being too cool to be bothered to being a simp for a dead man," Barry states in the video, which uses short clips from the Twilight films to illustrate the points. While the video is engaging, it does contain some offensive language. The video's analysis, however, highlights a valid point about character development and narrative consistency, prompting a discussion about the complexities of character portrayal in popular culture.