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 😀
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
I am so very Team Edward it should be incorporated into my introduction when meeting strangers, but I do have a bit of fondness for Jacob. Jake is good for Bella in New Moon, who knows what might’ve happened had she not found him, but Jake’s only good if Edward doesn’t exist.
Can the question about Jacob be asked again after Eclipse? I have a bit more of reason that goes into Eclipse and I don’t want to spoil anything for you!
Hey Kaleb! I just left the WP chat. That was so cool!!! I was both questions from Memphis, TN.
I think that Jacob did I good job whith Edward gone. Good job Kaleb for finishing Chapter 6!!
Keep on flipping! (the pages)
I’m Team Edward but I still love Jacob. He was there when she needed him. Jake saved her from herself, basically. He made her laugh when she was depressed and he was her friend when she needed one. Even Edward knows that!
But I’m Team Edward because, come on- he’s Edward Cullen. He is the entire reason for the books. Without Edward, it’d be just another boring girl falls for her friend story.
Bella and Edward are meant to be. It’s like Romeo and Juliet- you can’t have Romeo without Juliet or Juliet without Romeo. It’s just wrong. Minus the killing and death, the stories are very similar.
Don’t get me wrong, Jake is an amazing guy. but he’s not the RIGHT guy for Bella.
Plus, he does get annoying and rather… umm, wolfish (pun intended) at times.
And the bears? Yeah, you’ll find out about them. Haha, one of the things few things even Kaleb Nation hasn’t seen coming-those pesky bears. 😀
Yeah, the “bears” definetly play a part. Good job catching on to that! But if I were you, I wouldn’t ask so many questions about Jacob right now, you might get spoilers if you keep on tempting people with your questions. As far as the Jacob/Bella friendship at this point in the book….I thank God that Jacob was there when Bella needed him, but that whole situation is very complicated. VERY COMPLICATED. Just keep reading and you’ll find out. And as for Edward…can that kind of agony even be described? Once your finished with New Moon go to Stephenie’s site and look at the New Moon extras and click on ‘Rosalie’s News’ that gives you a glimpse of Edward’s time without Bella.
Yes, you do find out a little bit about Edward’s sorrow during his time away from Bella, towards the end of the book. I won’t say anymore than that, because I don’t want to spoil it for you. AFTER you finish reading New Moon, go to Stephenie’s website and click on New Moon, and then Extras, and you can read a more in depth account of just how miserable Edward really was. It truly is heartbreaking to read.
As for the Edward/Jacob issue. I am 100% Edward. I do not like Jacob, but I see the importance of him in the storylines. And even though I do not care for him, I want to see good things for him in the final book. He deserves his own happiness (as long as he leaves Bella and Edward the heck alone lol).
I’m Team Edward! You asked a question: whether Jacob was just taking advantage of Bella. Pfft, of course he isn’t. He’s as head-over-heels in love with her as Edward is. I believe you can love many different people at once, with different varying degrees and with different intentions in your heart. In the same token, I believe there is one person in your life who is destined to be your soul mate. I love Jacob to death and I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t. But Edward is her soul mate. <3
forgot to say this in the first comment: Jacob is totally essential for the books! Without Jake, it would have turned out really, really different. In a bad way. I won’t spoil it for you, but anyone who’s read the end of New Moon knows what I’m talking about.
LESS THAN 10 HOURS LEFT
yay team edward!!! 😀
i think that jacob was just being the way he is: friendly and open and nice. i like jacob for bella, but only as a friend. i don’t think he was taking advantage of her. he was just trying to be a good friend.
I am completely and totally for Team Edward.
That being said, I think Bella becoming friends with Jacob was the best possible thing for her relationship with Edward.
Why? you might ask. Well, Bella and Edward’s relationship before was extremely unhealthy because Bella always thought of Edward being better than her. They were not equals. Jacob comes along and threatens Bella and Edward’s love. I think he meant to do that all along (hence me not liking him). However, in the end Bella’s love for Edward outmatched her hurt that he left.
Jacob was the “smarter option” and she chose Edward over that. Bella befriending Jacob really puts into perspective just how much Bella and Edward belong together.
Yes, he does play a good part with bringing Edward back…but once you get into Eclipse, you’ll be able to tell why a lot of people are team Edward.
I LOATHE HIM COMPLETELY!
HE IS JUST JUMPING INTO EDWARD’S PLACE!
GO TEAM EDWARD!
First of all, I’m amazed that no one has spoiled the bears yet. That’s great. Second of all, if I were on a team for who I thought Bella should end up with, then it would be team Edward. But I’m on a team for who I like the best personally, and that’s Jacob. And yes, I do think Bella isn’t worth it for Jacob. He should choose someone like…hmm..me!!! lol, jk. =]]]
Most of the above comments have said anything else that I could, so I’m pretty much done now. Except TEAM JACOB and ONLY 8 MORE HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I am so for Edward, but i will never deny that Jacob was the best thing that could have happened to her after he left. I really think that with Bella’s personality she would have eventually gone crazy from sadness. (Even if she didn’t show it) Heck, she is hearing voices in her head ALREADY!
JACOB HELPED HER GET PERSPECTIVE BACK IN LIFE.
I looooooooooove Sam <3333333 Is my second favorite werewolf. Seth is my first. ORFGGG. Finish new moon already! LOL.
As for the Jacob thing, I really love the way he is (and yeah he was good for Bella) but I’m not in love with him. He’s great as friend, but well… I don’t want to spoil you anything but there’s something that made me not love Jacob and you are gonna read it soon. I love his sarcasm though <3
The first time I finished the series, I was Team Edward. By the fourth time, I’d finished, I was still Team Edward, but I then wanted Jacob to MYSELF. =]
I’d explain why, but it’d be heavily SPOILERED, so I’ll spare you until you finish New Moon.
As much as I loathe Jacob, I do admit that he did play a good part of helping Bella while Edward was gone. However, he becomes immature about so many things later on, and that is what makes me hate him. He tries to hold on to a season in his and Bella’s lives that is over. So in spite of his help during that time, I can’t stand him. 🙂
Well I’m a total Team Edward fan. For both Bella and myself! 😀
The first time I read New Moon I, like everyone else, skimmed it. After being reassured I went back and Jacob came into the picture. I like the Before Jacob, but I am somewhat glad he’s there…in New Moon. Once someone comes back into this book in lets say..ooh chapter 17, I started to dislike him again. In Eclipse I wanted Edward to break his jaw. So I don’t love him. I dislike him actually, but I appriciate that he was here to fill a void in Bella’s life in this difficult time.
I am Team Edward!!! So yes, I do loathe the fact that Jacob takes advantage of Bella in her depressing state, like rebound-guy much? lol He should know he’ll always be second and not try to take advantage of someone who just wants a friend to make her smile… 🙂 cant wait for the chat room!
I’m really glad that Jacob was there to pick Bella up when she was down. I don’t even want to think about what might happened if he hadn’t been there for her.
I am a totally on Team Edward, forever! I don’t know, I just can’t picture Bella with anyone else but Edward. Edward and Bella have this magic connection, the bond that most of us can tell is true love. Bella and Jacob have that bond of friendship, but I can’t see or sense anything beyond that. Even when something happens in Ch. 23 of Eclipse (you’ll find out later =o), I just couldn’t bring myself to accept this one fact, it seemed wrong to me.
Anyways, the first time I read New Moon I felt like I was somewhat skimming it, just waiting until Jacob would move out of the picture, because for many die-hard Edward fans we just kept flipping the pages, hoping he’d come back soon. But I do admit, I am glad that Jacob is Bella’s friend, because I wanted to see Bella at least a little happier after Edward left, and I think Jacob did a good job in that. I do feel a little bad for him though, because Bella was ultimately just using him, although she enjoyed his company as well.
Hmm.. I liked Jacob from the chapters up to Ch.10.. I think from Ch.10 and on is when he started to go down in my eyes, and in Eclipse… I swear, I wished someone would punch him or something, GAH!… You’ll find out why later Kaleb.
Another difference between Edward and Jacob is that Edward is much more mature than Jacob. Edward’s had about 100 years of experience, which is probably why he is the way he is, and Jacob is only 16, so he has a long way to go. Actually, I think it’s because he’s so immature (and it shows as the chapters and books progress) that I greatly dislike him.
So basically.. I’m all for Edward, and Jacob was fine until this certain point in the books, which made me want to shoot him.
Congrats on a million hits Kaleb, and I can’t wait for midnight tonight! I’ll be going to a midnight Borders party with my friend, so hooraay!!
I’m edward’s team all the way, but I really must say I like Jacob quite a lot.If Bella hadnt met Edward I would totally like him, but if I compare my love for edward to the one I feel for Jacob, it’s totally out of question.
But I think Jacob has been kind of great to Bella. Come on! He was the only one who helped her when she was a zombie! He is so funny and adventorous. With Jacob you won’t ever feel down or depressed.But he just isn’t the guy for Bella, not after she had met the love of her life.
AND YES! Seth was named after Stephenie’s brother. And other character is named after other of Stephenie’s brother.They are soooooo cool, because they are the ones who taught her sister about all the cars that appear in the book
I am completely and 100% Team Edward, but I’m not a Jacob hater. I think it’s nice of him to take Bella under his wind and take care of her in Edward’s absence. Although I absolutely hate it when he bags on Edward! Poor Eddie, he’s probably sitting in a dark corner, not communicating with anyone and just moping and wallowing. T-T
Oh, and I must agree with Ms, Paranoia, I absolutely loathed Jacob in Eclipse! Also, to me, he started going down hill after around chapter 10. New Moon was kind of a blur to me, I don’t really remember many specific details because I think the entire time I was just waiting for Edward to reappear. It’s like it was 400 pages of blah blah blah in the middle where nothing really happened, besides Jacob and Bella being friends. It was my least favorite book out of all three, soon to be four.
Oops, not “wind”, “wing”.
Hey Kaleb,
You are very perceptive. Keep on the look out for the bears. Also, if you want something to think about, go back to the scene when Bella is alone after Edward has left. You should “listen” for something.
I am on team Switzerland. I think Edward is great for Bella and that is really what she wants, but Jacob is there for Bella when Edward can not be. Jacob is the best friend that anyone could have! Also you can not blame Jacob for all the stupid things that he may do. He is 16 and making thing up as he goes. Doesn’t he deserve his happily ever after?
Oh well we’ll find out in less than eight hours!!!
I think most of us Team Edward’s don’t really hate Jacob, but we don’t see him as right for Bella. I think that Jacob did a wonderful job in lifting Bella’s spirits in her time of need, but I think that Edward is so much better. He’s witty, selfless, sensitive, and not to mention extremely gorgeous. Jacob is happy and sweet, but he’s still very young, and despite the fact that Bella is only 18, she shows that she has a much older mind. Edward even comments on that in Twilight. Jake deserves a happy ending too, but I just don’t see him as the right guy for Bella. 🙂 Enjoy reading New Moon! I suggested a ton of songs so hopefully one of them ends up for a chapter! 🙂
Ooo, and a few more things about Jacob, he really annoys me in Eclipse! He’s also very mean to Edward, and although I’m sure Edward would like to say some mean things too, he doesn’t because he cares that much about Bella, that he’d hate to say anything like that that would get her upset. Eddiepus is so sweet!!! ha! Team Edward!
I am not Jacob’s biggest fan, but I really and truly believe he is the best thing that could happen to Bella at this particular moment in her life. He’s bringing her back to life. It might seem a bit too much to say, but I think it’s true.
“”I wonder if this Seth was named after Seth the Famous Webmaster “”
Ding ding ding! We have a winner!
Yes, Seth is one of Stephenie’s siblings, all of whom are mentioned somewhere in the series. (Seth, Jacob, etc.)
And yes, Jacob was a huge help in bringing Bella up from her depression. If not for him, a hugely important event might never have taked place later on in the book…. Most people seem to forget about that…
In New Moon, I think Jacob is a saint. I am very grateful that he is there for Bella when Edward isn’t. However, this changes GREATLY in Eclipse. Jacob becomes annoying and stupid and is also getting in the way of everything.
Before I read Eclipse, I thought he was amazing.
I love Jacob. I think he plays a VERY important role in the story and with out him, there would be no story. As much as I love Edward, and know he’s the right one for Bella, I can’t help but love Jacob too.
i am team edward but i love jacob too. you will see in eclipse why so many people dislike jacob so much. i think they forgot how important and sweet he was to bella.
i am team edward but i love jacob too. you will see in eclipse why so many people dislike jacob so much. i think they forgot how important and sweet he was to bella.
sorry for posting twice my computer spazzed!
The more I read the series, the more I love Jacob.
When I first read New Moon, I thought Jacob was a great character –that changed when I read Eclipse. I was like Bella, I missed the NM Jacob.
Fire and Ice (in Eclipse) is my all-time favorite chapter in all of the series 🙂 I can’t wait until you read /that/ chapter, Kaleb xD
Though…it’d probably take you a year to get to that part 😛 Haha.
we-e-ell…. i was gonna read all 133 comments just to make sure that i wasn’t repeating what someone else has already said, since repetition is pretty much a crime. but i ran out of steam, so never mind!
from the “acknowledgements” section of my Sadly Abused* copy of New Moon: “Thanks to all my siblings, Emily, Heidi, Paul, Seth, and Jacob, for letting me borrow your names. I hope I didn’t do anything with them that makes you wish you hadn’t.”
so there you have it! 😀
i’m glad that you see Jacob, and Bella, so well! 🙂 it makes my heart hurt when people talk about how stupid/irritating/ugly Jacob is, or likewise with Bella – i’ve read numerous blogs of girls who absolutely HATE Bella, simply because she’s got a hot vampire boyfriend/sweetheart Quileute best friend! i read the books for all of the characters, not just for Edward or Jacob. in fact, i’m the Leader of Team Indecisive, since i can’t choose who i love the most between Edward and Jacob 🙂 it’s like Team Switzerland, i suppose… i just forgot the witty Switzerland comment when becoming a team leader. whoops! :/
gah. people should stop talking about Eclipse!! naughties, don’t you know Kaleb is only on the SECOND book? teehee 🙂
*never lend your favourite books out to your friends. they will Abuse them! it’s so sad… *sniffle*
I am Team Edward, but I have a soft spot for Jacob. Remember, in Twilight, he obviously had a crush on Bella, so he is definitely taking advantage of the situation. However, he genuinely cares about Bella, but he’s a real teen. Edward is a teen with a century of experience. Jake treats Bella like a typical teen, while Edward treats her like a fragile doll.
okay so breaking dawn will be out really soon know!!!!!
i hope that bella will pick edward because if she chose jacob he can leave her when he finds his other half/soul mate.and im shure bella dosent want to go through that kind of thing again-it was bad enough when edward left her for a while for her.pluss itt just makes more sence if she chose edward.-right?
I don’t think that I really hated Jacob…I just think that I resented him for taking the place that Edward kinda left open as guardian, friend, comforter, protector…I just felt like he shouldn’t even be there. That this story was about Bella and Edward. When really I should have blamed Edward for leaving.
And then I looked back on it and I figured that it was good Jacob was there for Bella. I kinda think he kept her alive and well in some ways. I don’t know where she would be without him. But in Eclipse I really started to hate him for some of the things he did. And then I got better. But I am not Team Jacob at all!
TEAM EDWARD!
hey so i think that mabey edward should get bella and mabey jacob with tanya cuz tanya wasnt realy for edward and lauren is dead because of jacob but tanya hasnt acuatly seen jake befor or visa versa.
it would make a perfect story line
okay if bella and edward dies im going to freak!!!!!!!
and if jacob is so dumb to think e wans to kill bella than TEAM EDWARD ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
id still be team edward even if jacob didnt want to kill her
omg! i cant wait for tonight! 😀
and about that jacob and edward you asked. well i in my opinion think he really helped bella out. and even though i may be on edwards team…i think jacob is an awesome character and also one of my favorite characters. and he’s funny. 😛
you rock kaleb..and keep ip the good work!
5 hours until we see who wins-Team Edward or Team Jacob.
I’m completely Team Edward, but I do think that Jacob played a good role in Bella’s life. He helped stitch her heart together again. I would like Jacob more, I think, if he wanted to stay just friends with her, instead of being so damn persistent. 😛
I am completely and utterly TEAM EDWARD I mean Jacob is nice and all, but he just does not even come close to Edward’s Romantic Perfection and such!! Edward and Bella are just meant to be together and that is all that matters! Jacob needs to GO AWAY FOREVER so Edward and Bella can live happily ever after!!!
Arg! I really want to tell you spoilers! ARG! I sound like a pirate now. Anyways, keep reading so when you get to a certain chapter, I won’t have this craving to tell you everything that happens gnawing at me. ARG!!!!!!!
🙂 Keep reading Kaleb!
I wish I could be more diplomatic about it, but I really dislike Jacob. I liked him in “Twilight”. I liked him for about half of “New Moon”, then he started to irk me. In “Eclipse”, he drove me absolutely nuts. I wanted to skip over all of the parts he was in. I’m just hoping he won’t be as annoying in BD. I think that Edward & Bella are obviously meant to be, and I can’t even fault Edward for leaving her in NM because of his reasons for doing so. It was silly of him to think that he and Bella could ever be w/o one another for very long, but by the end of NM and while you’re reading “Eclipse”, I think you’ll find that what he did was kind of necessary.