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Breaking Dawn

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

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Symbols & Motifs

Renesmee

Meyer uses Renesmee, a key figure in the lives of every character in the novel, as a symbolic representation of the bonds of love and relationship that form between the characters over the course of the narrative, bringing everyone together in defense of their home and community. In this way, Renesmee provides a bridge between two of the novel’s central themes: The Importance of Family and Friendship and Overcoming Prejudice and Ignorance.

Renesmee’s birth acts as the catalyst for the death of the feud between the wolves and the vampires. Her presence—and Jacob’s devotion to her—symbolize the growing loyalty and connection between these two former enemies, allowing them to come together as one, stand up to the Volturi, and, ultimately, survive. She serves as a symbol of hope for their future, as their feud of centuries can finally be put aside for the betterment of the entire community.

Over the course of the novel, Renesmee moves from a target of prejudice—emphasizing the ignorance of the characters—to a catalyst for community between them. Initially, the wolves, the vampires who gather at the Cullens, and the Volturi all view Renesmee with disdain and deep suspicion.

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