The song for this chapter is Better Together by Jack Johnson (suggested by M.L.)
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I know this chapter came in a day late, but I just couldn’t wait off on reading the next one, especially since any progress towards catching up with everyone would be wonderful, knowing What Happens Tonight. Finally, the day that everyone has been looking forward to for so long: I think Stephenie deserves a toast, for this evening she has her sure-to-be awesome tour kickoff in New York, and later, the release of Breaking Dawn!
Even The Old Masters Have Been Waiting
On to chapter six of New Moon!
It is a joyful sound to hear Bella laughing again, seeing how depressed she has been all this time. Again, Edward is not mentioned once, as if the remembrance of him has been pushed into the back of Bella’s mind to be only a distant memory. In fact, I don’t think I saw his name a single time in the entire chapter, now. It’s almost as if she’s really moved on. Bella’s happiness seems to also be visibly shocking to Charlie as he comes in to find her not sullen for a change.
I really like to see Bella with Jacob, even though I don’t know enough about him to really swear allegiance to Team Edward or Team Jacob yet. When you put Edward and Jacob side-by-side, there are so many noticeable differences, many of them far opposite. While Edward seems to be quiet and inward, Jacob is this bouncy energetic person who does lots of the talking when he and Bella are together. It’s almost as if Jacob is making up for all the happiness that Bella is currently lacking after Edward left. Jacob could be the best thing for Bella at the moment, because he is slowly drawing her back from her sullen sadness.
Where Edward, also, seemed to be so dangerous to Bella, I see that Jacob is a relatively ‘safe’ friend. I am guessing that there are probably vast things that I have yet to see (I can’t imagine Bella with someone who could be deemed completely ‘safe’). Does anyone agree? Are there other major things that seem to be different between Jacob and Edward that I am overlooking?
And then, yet another black bear, sighted by Angela. After already reading a book by Stephenie Meyer I know to keep an eye out for things like this, and anytime something is mentioned twice it means it’s especially important. The funny thing is, I have not yet been spoilered as to what part the black bears play. Are they really bears? With Emmett and Edward not hunting them, have the bears suddenly overrun the woods? I’m not really certain but I have my suspicions.
Looking For Clues To The Bears
The entrance of Sam Uley as a character of importance was something I picked up on when he was acting odd, that first time when they found Bella left in the woods. It was as if he knew what had really happened somehow, and like the others, he didn’t trust Edward. There’s something fishy going on…
Ha! How fun. There is a Seth in the book. I wonder if this Seth was named after Seth the Famous Webmaster π
I had an odd thought while I was reading this chapter. I started to wonder what Edward was doing during all this time away from Bella. I see how much it affected her, and if she reacted in this way to Edward leaving, how much more so is it painful for him? I’m hoping to find out what’s been going on with him later on in the book.
I also have a question for the Team Edwards in the comment box: do you think that Jacob at least plays a good part in bringing Bella up while Edward is gone, or do you loathe him completely and think he’s taking advantage of Bella’s loneliness by jumping in Edward’s place?
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216 Responses
Ahg. I HATE that people think Jacob is ‘taking advantage’ of bella, and he is in no way jumping in his place! He knows that Bella is depressed, sees that, and tries to help her. He knows what Edward did to her, and yet he doesn’t even mention him to her, because it understands how it makes her feel. I am team JACOB, if you couldn’t tell. And if he has feelings for her during new moon, he doesn’t show it! (At least while he knows it will hurt her). He knows it will hurt her if he does so, so he restrains himself. Meanwhile, it is Bella that is taking advantage of Jacob, but not in a mean way. She needs him, and he’s there for her. He obviously has some ill-feeling towards Edward, because of what he did to her. But he is not malicious of nasty or mean, he’s nice, he’s Jake, he’s Bella’s best friends. And Bella does love Jake, although she’s to depressed over Edward to realize it. And Jake loves her, and cares about her.
Also, Jake is so much healthier for Bella. He lets Bella be human. Edward makes such a big deal about keeping Bella human, but he’s really taking that experience away from her. If Bella we’re still entirely human, she should be getting into trouble, and experiencing it. Edward keeps her so safe, he’s so controlling, that Bella can hardly do anything. Jake, on the other hand, isn’t so overprotective. He lets Bella do what she wants, he doesn’t try to tell her what to do.
That’s my reasoning.
Hey! well good eyes on the bears but we won’t tell you cuz its something u have to see for urself.
And yeah we knew about Seth.
As for the Edward question, I myself am on Team Switzerland, but i do think that she should be with Edward. But i feel sorry for Jake. But i do have funny friends π
My best friend Nikki is all Team Edward and for a while wanted Jake to die. She has read New Moon several times but she skips all the chapters with Jake as the main focus. She hated him in Eclipse and didn’t care what happened to him. She even laughed a little about the end of Eclipse. But when she re read Eclipse she had to addmit she felt bad for him and that she didn’t HATE him but that doesn’t mean she likes him either. (she doesn’t want him to die anymore… just go away and never come back… :))
My friend/Librarian at school Is 100% Team Jacob. She HATES Edward for leaving Bella. She no longer things he diserves her and that Jake is the way. He can do so much for her. I would point more out but i don’t wanna ruin the book for you. But she very much hates Edward. She understands why ppl like him but she thinks he’s too showy and flashy and that there’s no way she would go for that type of guy. (plus he’s “dead”. who wants a dead guy for a boyfriend??)
Its funny when we have book club and someone mentions twilight cuz then these two will go at eachother. Our librarian has taken to picking up the wooden door jam and saying its a stake for Edward’s heart. (as we all know that wouldn’t work but it was funny.) Nikki of course has used the verious nicknames Edward has come up with for Jake to retaliate.
and i’m rambling… but there u go. π
hope that kinda helped.
I’m Team Edward all the way, but I still love Jacob. Yes, Jacob definitely helps Bella a lot. It’s ridiculous when people say that he’s taking advantage of her. Anyone who really read the book (I read it multiple times so that I could get a good look at Jake’s character) will know that all he’s being is a good friend. he sees Bella in pain, and he wants to help her heal. Thats what is great about him.
I’m team Edward but I totally LOVE jacob! I hate people who are like ‘Jacobs a meany jerkface he should die! anana’
I mean really, Jacob is a fantastic character who truly cares for Bella, and just because Edward is obviously better doesn’t mean you need to hate poor Jake. He also makes the story much much more interesting. Hey since Edwards getting married, I’ll still take Jacob!
I said it before and I’ll say it again: I love Jacob in New Moon. He is good for her here, as a friend and as someone who takes care of her. And I am 150% Team Edward.
And I will see you as I lurk (if office is calm enough, ah, DC on a Friday) on the WaPo chat! Congrats on landing that, Kaleb!
The first time I read the series I really despised Jacob. After I read the series again though I have become to really like Jacob. Bella and Edward were just made for each other I think but Jacob is really important in Bella’s life because he helped her to heal and he really is a good friend to her. I don’t think he is taking advantage of her. If anything, Bella is taking advantage of him because of how he can fill part of the void that is missing in her since Edward left. I feel very sorry for Jacob.
“I am Switzerland!”
Bella wouldn’t have survived alone for much longer without Jacob. Everyone knows/should know that. He wasn’t taking advantage of her. Mind you, Bella went after Jake, not the other way around. Jacob saw that Bella was in enormous pain, and he was there to rescue her. He sincerely cares for her. He loves her, and she loves him…not like she does Edward, but love nevertheless. So you crazed Edward fanatics should calm down. Jacob is an amazing character, and even though he doesn’t stand a ghost of a chance with Bells, give the man his dues: he kept her alive!
Though I’m Team Edward all the way, the book and Bella just wouldn’t be the same with out Jacob. He is good for her (as a friend) and he helps her see what her other options are and in doing so plays a vital roll in her diction making.
Jacob is quite selfish at times, but he is 16 so that should be expected and I don’t believe he intended to take advantage of Bella’s position in the beginning.
Unbeleivable! Only 14hrs, 53min and 12sec to go and we’ll all finaly know, Edward or Jacob.
Yes, Seth Clearwater=Seth the webmaster/brother.
I’m pretty sure her other siblings are Jacob, Paul, Heidi, and Emily, and they all have characters named after them, but you haven’t heard of some of them yet…
I think that was mentioned in the notes or acknowledgements in New Moon.
Kaleb, you never cease to amaze (or amuse) me with your perceptiveness (is that a word?).
I agree that it certainly is wonderful to see Bella laughing again, though for those of us that love Edward, it still feels like there is some kind of hole there.
Differences between Edward and Jacob? Haha. You have no idea.
The bears…this is going to make me giggle until you figure out what they are…but believe me, you’ll get it before Bella does.
Of course Seth was named after Stephenie’s brother! She also has a brother named Jacob, as well as one named Paul and a sister named Emily (both of whom will show up later). She doesn’t base her characters off people, but she does name them after people she knows.
When you finish this book, go to the NM page on Stephenie’s website. There’s an extra from Edward’s POV, but it’s set near the end.
Last but not least, I am proudly Team Edward, but I love Jacob completely. I can’t count how many times I have defended him to my best friend. He did a wonderful thing by helping Bella heal.
Can’t wait for the chat page and I’ll see you at the Washington Post chat at noon!(I’m on central time)
Wow! This was long!
I’m actually really glad that Jacob was there to comfort her!Everyone needs someone to talk to when they’re upset or depressed or just out of it, like Bella was.She was herself again when she was with Jacob.At least it got her mind off of Edward and the pain for a while. Jacob is kinda like a hero! π
We think so similarly! This chapter started me thinking about the overpopulation of the predators now that the Cullens were no longer hunting them! π
I’m a Team Edward fan, so I’ll answer your question about Jacob.
At the beginning (ie: New Moon) I was really depressed about Edward’s departure. While I appreciated that Bella had a friend to bring her back to the real world, I couldn’t really feel any sort of attraction towards him – Edward was gone! And I had no idea when (or if) he was going to come back! Those are the eyes I saw him through.
In my life, I’ve had negative experience with unwanted attentions from various boys. I’m happy to be their friend, but they push me to be comfortable with things that I am not. I felt the same sort of uneasy feelings about Jacob – since I couldn’t fall in love with him as a character, I was forced to consider him a “friend that was pushing for more” and it made me uneasy.
But Bella likes him. He makes her happy. So I enjoy his presence in the books. However, I will never be a Team Jacob fan because of the reasons I’ve mentioned above.
Hope that answers your question! π And I hope that you can avoid the spoilers that are sure to leak over the next couple of days! π
Okay, hooray for TEAM SWITZERLAND!!!!! You Team Edwards out there have to accept that Jacob is truly a good person. I mean, how could the son not be a good person. Bella would have been much worse off without him and I think Jake did a realtively good job. So there.
I’m mostly Team Edward, yeah, but Bella would have never, ever gotten out of that catatonic state of hers without Jake. Jake is a very good friend–but past that, no.
Kaleb, you’ll really have to get a move on it to Eclipse to really see why we like/dislike Jake.
And lastly, Edward is on his way to Brazil, where he will curl up in a smoky attic and mope.
π Poor Eddie.
Ok I am definitely “Team Edward”! I don’t really like Jacob and I really can’t tell you why I don’t (I guess it has to do with Eclipse), but I fell completely in love with Edward in Twilight so I don’t think there is any room in my heart for Jacob (no offense!!)
But to answer your question, Jacob did help Bella a lot in New Moon. The book wouldn’t be the same without him. He is a true friend but wasn’t meant to be her boyfriend. Thats just my opinion though!
P.S. I LOVE YOU KALEB! You’re amazing!
oh to add to what Alli said, she also has a sister Heidi that is mentioned breifly near the end as well π
and I love that people are being positive about both (creatures)in these comments π much better than (what chapter was it when there was an uproar and quite the debate? )’s comments.
anyway same as all Switzerlands that have already commented, and I love what Pauline said about jake being a hero π
I also like that you are noticing the differences between Jake and Edward, but later in the series I think especially during a certain chapter in eclipse…you will see that they have similarities as well…there are good things that they share…but I cant really say for fear of spoilers…
aww the giant bears well I think you already know this secret…think Sam Uley…and others…and not liking the Cullens….hmmm think that…and Jake..later on at least…
π melissa
I don’t loathe Jacob. Without Jacob, poor Bella would practically be catatonic at this point. I think anyone that’s able to bring a smile to her lips at this point in the story (after Edward has left her) should be given props. Yes, Jacob knows this is a miracle for him just as much as it is for her. He knows he’s taking advantage of her to some point, but I think the friendship/other feelings he feels for her are true and he knows he’s helping Bella and that’s all that matters to him.
I’m not a team Switzerland, (if you know what that is..?) well bascially, I’m not Team Jacob AND Team Edward. My heart still belongs to Edward and he can suck my blood any time he wants, π but I’ll always have a soft spot for Jake. He truly helps Bella become the person she is by the end of Eclipse, and without him there’s just a big hole in the whole series.
I am full Team Edward, and Jacob annoys me to almost insanity, but I didn’t really mind him in New Moon until he… well… if I said anything it would be kind of spoiling New Moon for you so I’m not going to say anything else… yet anyway. π
I really liked Jacob when he was first introduced, the fact that I was bitter about the lack of Edward aside. I was the last of my friends to read the book, though, so of course I had everyone throwing little hints at me here & there. My reasons for disliking Jacob come later, & I think part of it is he reminds me of people I know I don’t think very highly of.
Although Im completely Team Edward, I am grateful for Jacob being there, I can see why he falls for her and he really does help her when she needs it. he can be a good guy… sometimes.
but, I dont know if anyone has told you, Kaleb, but on stephenie’s website under the new moon section she wrote an extra about his time when he was away from Bella. I saw how you were wondering about that, so I thought I would just let you know! It is a really cool little piece that really gives an insight into how he lived those months.
im team edward.
and i think both.
now i do like how jacob made her happy again.
but i also think that he is trying to take edwards spot.
im not a total jacob hater,
but like the beginning of twilight said “bella was born thirty-five” and jacob might look older, but he isnt at the same age bella is.
which i think is one major hit.
but omg. the bears!
i cant wait til you read more!!!!
btw, Mike Newton is her only ‘safe’ friend. :]]]]
Ok, of course I can’t find the interview now, but as for Seth being named after Seth the Webmaster she had said he was not named for her brother but someone else (can’t remember who so not finding the interview’s bugging me) but once her other siblings realized his name was in the book she had to use their names for characters too. Most of which are at La Push.
Ugh, ok, I messed up on that last comment, Seth was named after her brother, sorry, it was Jacob that wasn’t. He was named after a Native American boy SM knew when she was younger but Jacob being one of her brother’s names she had to add the others too.
Ugh, I hate it when I get stuff mixed up. And I still can’t find that stupid interview.
I love Edward. Im a huge Edward fan but I am so glad Jake was there because he helped Bella stay(for lack of a better word) alive. Also he made the book more interesting. If he wasnt in New Moon Bella would have been sulking around waiting for Edward the through out the book. Well thats all for now.
P.S. 11 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO TEAM EDWARD!!!!!!!!!!!
While I am solidly on Team Edward, I do think that Jacob is ‘good’ for Bella, especially pulling her out of the depression that followed Edward’s leaving.
While I am Team Edward, I suppose it’s good that Jacob could be there for Bella when she really needed someone. But then I also think he saw an opportunity to win Bella and took it.
I did think Jacob was okay at first though. As I continued reading and saw more of his personality… Well there were just parts of it that I personally didn’t like.
i’m most certainly Team Edward.
however, Jacob was good for Bella in New Moon and i kind of do feel sorry for the guy.
but his actions in Eclipse made me dislike him.
but i’m not really a Jacob hater.
[:
but also, the more i read into it, the more i’m starting to dislike Bella.
lol.x;
i can’t wait for Breaking Dawn!
tonight i’ll be at Walmart at 12:00 AM sharp.
;D.
It’s nice to have a friend…and that was all that Jacob was to Bella a friend…he did help her through a rough spot in her life…but he couldn’t take a hint and at times i did think he was using his friendship with Bella to his advantage b/c he knew that Bella wanted him but not in the way he wanted her.It was nice in the begining to have some one’s shoulder to cry on, but he went too far after she had already made things clear.
I think that one of the main differences between Edward’s love and Jacob’s love for Bella is that Jacob’s love for her seems to be more selfish in nature. The more you read the more evident it is, I think. Jacob is great for Bella b/c he does pull her out of her grief and help her to be happy. If he hadn’t been there for her she could have just sunken deeper and deeper into herself. He changes her mostly in good ways but that change is costly for them both. Jacob is a vaulable FRIEND. Team EDWARD!!
I really looooove Seth. And Quil. And Edward. Adn Jacob XDD i love them all! =D
There is a lot of foreshadowing in New Moon. Someday, when you have time, you will have to reread it. I reread while I am reading. I’ll find out something new and say, “Hey, Meyer already teased me with this idea!” And flip back and read 20 pages or so from earlier. I’ve noticed that she rarely puts something in the book that isn’t important at some point, which is why my brain is teaming with possibilities for BD.
ok, I’m on team switzerland, I think Edward is the better choice for Bella’s love life, and Jake is a good friend, and should be there for her as just a friend. In Eclipse (dont worry, not spoiling anything) I wanted to punch Jacob in the face at pionts!! It was very difficult at times for him, I see that, but still………ugh! Jacob is a good FRIEND, Jake seems very shelfish for his love for her at times, and makes things so much harder for Bella than they should be. But I dont want anything bad to happen to Jacob, I like him, I dont loathe him or love him, its just a happy meduim for me! I just think Edward and Bella were made for eachother and love eachother sooooo much that its indescribable. So thats my view about the whole Jacob and Edward thing….so I guess you could say I’m leaning towards Edward more than Jake, but I consider myself on Team Switzerland!
Btw, I’m VERY happy no one has spoiled the whole bear thing for you!! It makes me very happy that you get to figure that out on your own at least!! π And as for the Seth thing, I do believe she named some of the characters after her brothers and sisters!! Woohoo! Go Seth the webmaster! haha! But I loooove Seth the character! and soo many more characters too! π
What Jacob does for Bella in New Moon is a wonderful thing. He helps her to keep living, and if he hadn’t been there who knows what would have happened to her. But I think what people forget is that while she is happy with Jacob as a FRIEND, she never truly lets go of Edward. She can’t–what they shared was just too powerful. I can’t say anything more without giving something away…
And if you want an idea of what Edward is doing without Bella, I suggest you go here: http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/pdf/nm_extras_rosalie.pdf
But not until you’ve finished the book, or it will give stuff away! =) Enjoy the rest! LOVE THE SITE! TEAM EDWARD! =)
I am 100% for edward being with bella, but i still like jacob, but only as a friend for her and nothing more. Even in New Moon, when i was sad that edward left and was longing for him to return or something, I was happy that jacob was able to distract bella from some of her misery/loss or edward.
I am totally on Team Edward, because Bella just can’t live without him, and who wants Bella to die, right? (except if she become a vampire :)) But I read New Moon like 5 times over because I wanted to understand it really well, and now I get that Jacob is a match for Edward, because he can give Bella what she needs, too, just in different ways. I really liked the way he took care of her in Edward’s absence.
Okay, I had to read the books over again, but I finally realized that I do, in fact, like Jake. He really does care about Bella, and he really loves her. I, of course, am Team Edward, but I don’t hate Jacob. He helps Bella a lot. I think that Bella and Edward belong together, but Jake plays a very important role in Bella’s life. She really needed him when Edward left her. And a lot of people for Team Jacob hate him because he left. I was upset with him for that (Tehe. I get into my books a lot), but when you really think about it, he was doing the right thing. He was trying to protect her. He was willing to leave to protect Bella, so she could have a normal life, no matter what pain it caused him. I really thnik that shows how much he cares about her. And, I know a lot of people will disagree with me, but would Jake do that for Bella? I think we all know the answer to that. I think both Edward and Jacob are great guys. Edward is Bella’s true love, and Jacob is her best friend. She may love Jacob, but not the same way as Edward. Even if she was in love with Jake, I don’t think that it’s humanly possible for her to love him the same as Edward, even then.
Hey Kaleb Thanks for answering so promptly I’ll keep the advice in mind.
I am Team Edward all the way but I am not overly obsessed with him. I think Jacob is a pretty awesome character and that he is good for Bella. Bella needs someone who can just understand and just be with her. All she really needs at this point is a friend. That is what Jacob provides a good stable friendship. Also she felt that Edward abandoned her at this point too. She needs a stable guy friend not to take place of Edward but to have that shoulder to cry on. Jacob provides that and unwavering loyalty & stability when she needs it. So I approve of the Bella/Jacob friendship but Edward is Bella’s love. Enjoy!
Peace
Bec
I AM team Edward, but I love Jake too. He’s a great friend. If he hadn’t been there for her when Edward was gone, Bella probably would have gone crazy. And I don’t believe that he was trying to take advantage of the fact he was gone, and this is why: If Jacob had been trying to do this, he wouldn’t have been so compassionate to her during this time. He treated her sensitively, kindly, not rough and demanding. I really appreciate Jacob’s presence in general, and I really want him to find happiness π
As for the Bears..
Just keep reading! It will all come together eventually.
Ok, first I have to say’
ONLY 13 HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*sigh* Ok. Kaleb, you have no idea how dangerous Jacob is. Believe me, he isn’t the safest bet, but in a few ways he is safer to Bella. But so far, are you liking the character of Jacob?
I like both guys, but I’m totally team Jacob. I have to be. I love how normal he his. He’s just like every other guy out there! He’s not perfect. He has a ton of flaws and that’s what makes him great. He may never get the girl, but he deserves the girl. He’s the best friend but should be the leading man. He’s the image of the life Bella could have if she picks different.
And I have something else I would like to point out. I’ve noticed over the past few months that when we debate these two guys, the Team Edward people are really malicious. They are so rude and in all honesty, we Team Jacob fans don’t deserve some of the comments we get. We’re worthy fans just like everyone else. I mean, there’s a girl at my boyfriend’s work who seriously blacked out every Jacob that was in Eclipse. She marked his name out. Would Stephenie like that? How about NO!!!!! So please, Team Edward people, be a little nicer to us… we’re nice to you.
Great post Kaleb!!!
Here’s the thing about Jacob: I think he’s a great guy and a great friend for Bella as of where you are now in the book. But there’s a before Jacob and an after Jacob that I can’t tell you about. But after Jacob is the one who everyone dislikes. And, since Twilight, Bella’s relationship with Jacob has been misleading to him. She is being just like every other girl and leading him on, even though she doesn’t realize she’s doing it. Because of this Jacob gets ideas (I’m sure you can tell how smitten he is with her already) and that leads to bad things. These are the vague, non-spoiler reasons I can give you now about Jacob and the reasons for liking/disliking him.
Jeepers Kaleb you’re a clever one! I wouldn’t be surprised if you figured out the entire NM plot before you even finish!
I’m team Jacob. All there is to say really. Hes a good guy.
I think that he did a wonderful job of keeping her happy and making sure that she doesn’t try to kill herself. ;] (Twilighters will get my little joke.)
Personally, I’m tean Edward. But I also love Jacob for different reasons. They are completely different charcters and it’s really hard to compare them. I love them equally, but I think Edward is a better pick for Bella.
Jacob doesn’t take advantage of Bella until Eclispe, thank god. Then Edward can back hand him[sadly he didn’t] I will adimitt I like New Moon Jacob because he helped Bella so much. So I can’t completely hate Jacob…He was good for her a one point. Oh, and Jacob is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaar from a safe friend. Believe me when I say that. There is a reason Edward hates Jacob and why Team E’s and Team J’s can’t comprimise on who is better for Bella. If that made any sense to you at all…Have fun reading.
P.S. The bears are not what you think they are=]
I am Team Edward..
Do I think Jacob helped?
Of course he did…the first time I read it I was completely depressed that Edward wasn’t there..so I hated Jacob…he could never replace Edward..soon I was skipping all most of the book so I wouldn’t have to read and Jacob….because I would just get so sad..but when I re-read all of it again just two weeks ago..I began to understand that Bella would have been lost without Jacob..He really saved her.. not saying I like Jacob I mostly don’t but I appreciate him being there for Bella.. π
I’m Team Edward. I have a certain distaste for Jacob. He saw that she had her true love and he just kept forcing himself on her. I just wanted to shake him and say,
‘If you wanted Bella to choose you Jake, start acting nicer and mature. FYI, all this moping ain’t gonna get the girl.’
He’s a nice guy, but he needs some dating tips big time.
i am on team edward and i feel that jacob has really helped bella in new moon heal the wound of edward leaving, but i have to admit that in eclipse i felt that he was really, really getting on my nerves and that he actually was trying to steal bella away from edward, because when my friend was reading eclipse, she asked me if jacob dies at the end and i laugh and say no and ask her if she wants him to die and she says yes, so i shake my head and walk away. i just dont feel complete hatred or loating toward him….. π
My friends read the series before me, and made no effort to hide their contempt towards Jacob. Yet when reading New Moon, I couldn’t find it in me to loathe him the way they did.
He puts life back into Bella, and stops her becoming a mere human body, who doesn’t think or feel, but just exists. He was not a moment too soon.
If Bella hadn’t gone to Jacob at the time she did, who knows how she would have turned out?
When I finally put New Moon down, I was in love with Jacob as much as I had been with Edward at the end of Twilight. As far as I was concerned, he had saved Bella’s life as much as Edward did when he stopped James.
HOWEVER, though I still adore Jacob for this… I am a completely devoted member of Team Edward who gags at the thought of Bella and Jacob ending up together. PER-LEASE.
But to answer your question, yes. I’m an Edward supporter who fully appreciates everything Jacob has done for Bella.
Well I’m Team Edward, Bella & Edward were meant to be together, but Edward leaving was stupid and I DO appreciate that Jacob helped Bella, otherwise it probably would have been a repeat of Romeo & Juliet. π
Loathe him cos he’s taking advantage in full-consciousness XP!