FAQ About Twilight
Who is the main antagonist in Twilight?
In the Twilight series, the main antagonist is the Volturi, specifically Aro, Caius, and Marcus, who are the leaders of the powerful and ancient vampire coven. The Volturi serve as the governing body of the vampire world and enforce vampire laws to maintain their secrecy from humans.
Throughout the series, the Volturi pose a significant threat to the Cullen family and other vampires who live a "vegetarian" lifestyle, abstaining from feeding on human blood. The Volturi's strict adherence to their laws, particularly the prohibition against revealing their existence to humans or creating immortal children (vampire offspring), creates tensions and conflicts within the supernatural world.
In "Breaking Dawn," the final book of the series, the Volturi become the primary antagonistic force. They initially come to Forks to deal with what they believe is a violation of vampire law—a human-vampire hybrid child named Renesmee, Bella and Edward's daughter. The Volturi consider the child to be a danger and a breach of their rules, which sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation.
The Cullen family, along with their allies, must gather evidence and witnesses to prove that Renesmee is not a threat. They hope to prevent a deadly confrontation with the Volturi, as the outcome could have devastating consequences for both vampires and werewolves.
The Volturi's presence throughout the series adds tension, suspense, and high stakes to the story, making them formidable antagonists in the Twilight universe.
