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I meant the pg-13 Michael Bay explosion/sexy girl bonanza, not the little kids cartoon.
I'd have to look at the book again but I don't recall Edward ever getting angry with Bella. Also, she was new to town and didn't have any friends yet. Granted, I think most women can think of a girl/woman they knew that always dumped her friends for a man. Always irritating and pathetic. I didn't see that in Twilight. Her obsession with Edward did prevent her from developing friendships(except with Edward's "sister").
I still don't think Twilight is supporting the male patriarchy and setting girls up for abuse. Maybe it's because I've never been in an abusive relationship or had any relatives or close friends in one, but I don't see the sinister subtext. I thought it was more like Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Pride & Prejudice etc. Though not as well written.
