Obsessed with Forever – Psychoanalytic Desire, Immortality, and the Modern Feminine in The Twilight Saga

Description

“Forever promises everything—but asks for more than we realise.” Obsessed with Forever: Psychoanalytic Desire, Immortality, and the Modern Feminine in The Twilight Saga offers a fresh and engaging perspective on one of the most loved stories of our time. Moving beyond the romance of Twilight, this book explores a deeper question—why are we so drawn to the idea of “forever”?
In today’s fast-changing world, where relationships feel uncertain and life moves quickly, the promise of eternal love feels comforting. But is it as perfect as it seems? This book invites readers to look beyond the fantasy.
Drawing on ideas from thinkers like Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan, it shows how desire is shaped by what we lack and fear losing. At the same time, feminist theorists such as Julia Kristeva, Luce Irigaray, and Judith Butler help explain how love and identity are influenced by social expectations, especially for women.
Through Bella Swan*s journey, the story becomes more than romance—it reflects a deep longing for stability, belonging, and permanence. Her transformation reveals how the desire to live forever can also be a way of escaping change, ageing, and uncertainty. Yet, there is a hidden truth. Immortality may promise safety and endless love, but it also stops growth and change. What feels like freedom can quietly become control.
Clear, engaging, and reflective, Obsessed with Forever encourages readers to reconsider love—and ask: is forever a beautiful dream, or a hidden compromise?

About The Author

Sakshi Mathur is a scholar of English literature with a keen interest in psychoanalysis, feminist theory, and cultural studies. Her work focuses on exploring the intersections of desire, identity, and modern femininity in popular narratives. Drawing on both classical and contemporary theoretical frameworks, she engages critically with texts that shape cultural imagination and emotional life.
Obsessed with Forever is her first published book (2026), reflecting her commitment to rigorous academic inquiry and accessible critical writing. Through her research, she aims to bridge the gap between theory and popular culture, offering new ways of understanding familiar stories.