THE REPRESENTATION OF LOVE AND FEMALE IDENTITY IN STEPHENIE MEYER'S TWILIGHT SAGA

This article discusses the representation of love and female identity in Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Saga, one of the most influential works of contemporary popular fiction. The study examines how Meyer constructs the image of womanhood through the emotional and psychological journey of the protagonist, Bella Swan, whose experiences of love, transformation, and self-discovery reflect both traditional and modern conceptions of femininity. The main aim of the paper is to analyze how romantic relationships shape female identity and agency within the context of post-feminist literature. The research focuses on Meyer’s narrative and linguistic techniques that contribute to the depiction of love as both an empowering and restrictive force. Special attention is paid to the interplay between dependency, choice, and self-realization, which defines the complexity of Bella’s character.