Twilight

Main Characters and Their Development

• Bella Swan — a shy and clumsy high school student who moves to Forks to live with her father. Over the course of the story, she becomes a confident and strong individual, partly due to her relationship with vampire Edward Cullen.
• Edward Cullen — a vampire living with his adoptive family, who adhere to a diet that excludes human blood. He falls in love with Bella and constantly struggles with the desire to drink her blood. He is characterized by high morals and self-control.
• Jacob Black — Bella's best friend. In later books, it is revealed that he is a werewolf. He loves Bella but cannot be with her due to her feelings for Edward. Throughout the story, he becomes stronger and braver.
• Charlie Swan — Bella's father, the sheriff of Forks. He worries about his daughter and tries to create a safe environment for her. His attitude towards Edward shifts from distrust to acceptance.