Talk:Edward Cullen/@comment-71.99.11.68-20120602235855/@comment-2.83.201.32-20120626145143

1) Edward is a vampire. That doesn't make him neither a hero nor a bad person; 2) Edward DOES use his telepathic gift to help other people, though many are oblivious to his actions - please give Midnight Sun a try if you haven't yet; 3) The meaning of the word 'abusive' by American standards is absolutely ridiculous. In fact, in my eyes, Edward is the one who is verbally abused throughout the story; 4) Bella, who has a vivid life ahead of her, constantly puts herself in danger in New Moon with the intent of hearing her beloved's voice. Therefore, why wouldn't Edward, who has no reason to walk on Earth, kill himself after her death?; 5) Bella falls. Edward's there. Jacob falls. Edward's there. Edward falls. He either picks himself up or pretends he's okay. The fact that very little people see this is actually sad; 6) Now, my comment was supposed to be completely harmless, but...Are you blind? Edward is uncommonly brave and that's just a fact, not an opinion.

You think of Edward as an anti-hero. I think of him as an unfairly judged and constantly pressured fighter. You see, you're analyzing him based on what is to be expected from a hero and that's something that, in my opinion, shouldn't ever be done with any character or person. Basically, I'm defending a little boy (that's what he is, for God's sake) who tries to correspond to everyone's expectations while his feelings and beliefs are completely disregarded.

I can't say I'm obsessed with Edward Cullen, because there's no hope for him. He's already damned and the poor guy swallows all the frogs and keeps his mouth shut.

Now, green-eyed Edward Masen Junior is someone I'd really like to read about...