I would not normally consider Bella Swann a hero. She is most of the time weak minded and just very plain. It is never mentioned of her ever having any particular talents. The one that is mentioned isn't until the end of the book. However, her heroism shines through in her pregnancy. I do think she is incredibly brave in this aspect of her character. Even though she is weak, in pain, and literally dying, she still holds on and loves her baby. All throughout the book Edward tells her what to do. He controls her happiness. When Edward wants to get rid of the baby, Bella fights him and tells him no. It takes a lot of strength to stand up to someone you love. Bella does this wonderfully. These novels overall portray women as weak-minded individuals that need a man. However, in this moment, the true intuition kicks in. A woman's love for her child is a bond unmatched by any. This novel absolutely nails this fact. The bond Bella has with her baby is incredible and she is willing to do whatever to keep it alive. She drinks blood as a human and literally offers up her body to be fed upon for the survival of her child. She may have never been cut out to be a vampire but being a mother was definitely her calling. In this, she finds her own form of a hero.