It seems that one group that has been less than thrilled with the success of Twilight is the Quileute Nation, of which the fictional Jacob is a member. It seems that extraordinary attention is being paid to the tiny reservation with no commercial benefits. Just last month an MSN.com crew trespassed on a Quileute ceremonial burial ground while filming a Twilight virtual tour. Additionally, Quileute products are now being marketed - jewery, hoodies, and half the Quileute families continue to live in poverty, receiving no payment for this commercial activity. Read a full editorial about this situation from the New York Times here.
AuthorMs. Arkans is the library media specialist at New Paltz High School. LinksArchives
October 2010
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