Twilight Setting & Symbolism

Twilight Objects/Places

Phoenix, Arizona

This is the original home of Bella Swan. Her mother usually lives there but is now traveling with her new husband who is a baseball player. The climax of the novel takes place in Phoenix when Bella barely escapes with her life trying to evade bad vampires.

Forks

This is the name of the town where Bella moves in order to stay with her dad, so her mother can pursue a new life.

The Red Truck

Bella's father has bought and refurbished a red 1984 Chevy for Bella.

Forks High School

Bella meets Edward at the high school. Many important events take place here, including a prom date that Bella does not want but Edward supplies.

The Beach

Here Bella is warned by her childhood friend, Jacob Black, to stay away from the Cullens because they are vampires.

The Cullen Home

Bella meets the entire family at their home. It is a beautiful large home which is almost bare inside according...
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