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
My advise to you would be to read the “extras” section in the New Moon page of Stephenie’s website, it will give you an insight into Edwards state of mind (as well as a couple of other charaters). But don’t read it until you have finished the book. Some of the out takes are not bad either. I’m TEAM SWITZERLAND myself, but swaying a little more towards TEAM EDWARD.
I think it’s good he was there for bella. She really needed him at that point in her life. Without him she might have killed herslef or done something else totally drastic.
but I’m still Team Edward all the way!
I think Jacob plays a huge part in helping Bella get back on her feet so to say, but really he was kind of taking advantage of Bella while Edward was away because she was crushed when he left and he is helping her but he needs to back down when she wants him too.
Go Team Edward!!!!
I am definately Team Edward. But, if Jacob hadn’t been there during New Moon there wouldn’t be an Eclipse. Period. Bella would have wasted away and probably killed herself, and it wouldn’t have been an entire accident.
Anyways, I had to mention this once you mentioned Sam. After you read chapter 12, go back and reread the part where Edward leaves. Or, if it’s still too painful, after you finish the book. But go reread it. Trust me, it’s worth it. Especially right before Sam saves her… *winkwink*
Happy reading!
TO KALEB:
in ur question to team twilighters ive always liked jacob and wen edward left i thought that jacob and bella were perfect for each other, though i still preferred edward and bella over jacob and bella. then something happened (a spoiler if i tell you) and then i saw a new more, i suppose, “rougher” side of jacob and mroe “selfish” side. Then in ‘eclipse’ i fully moved from being a team edward-er and jacob-er to a team edward-er.
i’m Team Edward all the way, but yes, i must agree, Jacob HAS played a part, big or small, in helping Bella out of her sullen-ness.There are many differences between jacob and edward. their behaviors, reactions, thoughts, and regards as to what Bella should to to b safe, and where the line of that safety is crossed. I feel bad for Jacob, *maybe its because i’ve been brwosing threw twilight fanfiction to waste time and have seen other sides to the story,* but idk anymore. I want Bella to be with Edward, and they are perfect for each other, but the only thing that makes Jacob seem unworthy to me, is how many times he loses her trust. Jacob repeatedly angers Bella, throwing her into a frenzy and grudge, but lucky for him, she isn’t one to hold grudges. So, evertime he gets off lose after acouple of days or so. Edward on the other hand, wants nothing to do with anything that could push her away from him,especially losing her trust. He holds her at the highest position of importance in his life…
idk. i think i’m close to Team Switzerland, but still on Team Edward. My thoughts are muddled and confused. They shall b cleared by august 4th (thanx to my luck of ordering from amazon,my copy of BD is probably gonna come in late;given that i live in the U.S. and it comes out in about…53 minutes..:()
TEAM JACOB FTW!
congrats on the millionth mark!:)
and as for your question, i do think that jacob deserves major credit for bringing bella out of her funk so to speak. and while i am definitely team edward, i do appreciate jacob for the friend that he is to bella. but he does use it to his advantage and that’s not nice of him at all! all of my dislike for him comes from certain things he does later on in new moon and especially in eclipse. and you will discover those and the importance of the bears and such soon! i can’t wait!
completely agree with you Carrie. I couldn’t have said it better.
go team edward!
I like that Jacob has been there as a friend and no.. right now he doesn’t seem to be taking advantage of it anyway… maybe just a bit… but not really pushing it. BUt I must way… Jacob is no Edward… while he is a good person.. it will always be Edward and Bella for me.. not Jacob and Bella. It’s not because of who’s better than who… it just IS. And as for what Edward is up to… you’ll find out later.. but how do YOU think he’s doing? Definitely not off to party…
i am team edward. but jacob is a really great guy. if it wasnt for him, who knows what couldve happened to bella. i wnat him to rind his own happy endign, cuz hes a great guy, however, i do think edward and bella are menat to be together, btu jacob shoudlk be a part of her life cuz he helped her os much. hes like a really really great best friend
I completely loathe him!! But I sure if if you asked me the first time i was reading New Moon my opinion would be different but now I have a deep hatred for Jacob. Ohh and you find out about Sam Uley and his uneasiness around Edward soon. Haha I can not wait for your reaction!! xD Oh and same thing with the bears; cannot wait. *laughs*
Ok. First off, I’m 1000% Team Edward. And I’m answering your question about Jacob. Personally, I have absolutely nothing against Jake. I actually think, in real life, I’d like Jacob more, based on personality. So yes, I like Jacob, just not for Bella. I think he played a crucial role in Bella’s recovery after Edward left. He’s a pretty important character overall, and I’m glad that he was there to pick up the pieces when Bella fell into a zombie like state. 🙂
I am 500000% Team Jacob. I think that he is better for Bella and he is the better “man”. But I also think that Bella should choose edward because I want to marry Jacob.
ANd Jacob is NOT safe, you will find that out later I promise! And yes Seth the werewolf is named after seth the web master!
P.S. BREAKING DAWN IS OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (now I just have ot wait till morning to get it!)
You’re totally right, Kristina. So people, don’t be hatin’ on Jake!
I am niether Team Edward or Team Jacob. I think Jacob was helping Bella and doning the decent thing seeing how broken Bella was after Edward left. He was trying to help repair the proverbial and literal mess that Edward left.
I don’t hate Jacob, I’ve just never thought of him as a romantic role for Bella, he does a lot for Bella at this time however. I think he takes advantage a little bit because she is severely volunerable but at the same time Bella needs a friend. She needs something new in her life. Something that won’t necessarily take the place of Edward but something that will make her feel anything. She’s been numb for so long after Edward, she needs something. And at the moment that something is Jacob.
Team Edward all the way! but this doesnt mean i hate Jacob. like many others have posted before me, i think jacob plays an important roll in bring bella back from the depression that was threatening to keep her there. Jacob is a great friend for Bella and i like him. BUT there a lot of things that Jacob does that just irritates me, not so much in New Moon, more in Eclipse, you just wait and see. Jacob wants more from Bella than just friendship and i think thats where many team edward fans start to hate jacob, he is constantly trying to cross that friendship line into something more and its frustrating.
I like jacob, but only when hes being “bella’s jacob” and not the jacob we want to hit.
All I can say is he is a good friend in her darkest hour. I always liked him when he was smiley and good for her. When he was a jerk… not so much.
Unfortunately I have to admit that Jacob is good for Bella. He kinda screws it all up, but he brings her out of her depression and that’s the important thing. I liked him more the second time I read New Moon, too… I still need to reread Eclipse (pardon me while I pummel the mailman), but I’m interested to see if I still like him. 😛 Of course, I blame Taylor Lautner for my increased tolerance of Jacob. Darn the boy.
Lol, I did *not* use profanity above… the r and the n got squished together, in case anyone misreads that. 🙂 Sorry.
Well, I’m TEAM SWITZERLAND all the way, you can’t make me choose!
…Don’t worry, all the Switzerland comments will make sense later.
And yes, keep your eyes peeled for those big bear sightings…their purpose will become clear soon 🙂
I say that just because we’re pro-Edward doesn’t mean we’re anti-Jacob. (Sometimes we’re irritated with him, but sometimes he’s really super awesome, as you’ll see.) Jake is a genuine good friend to Bella, and, yes, he’s exactly what she needs right now.
Don’t worry, they themselves talk about this later on in the book(s).
I am a Team Edward girl, but, though it hurts to admit it, Jacob did help Bella while Edward isn’t there. We talked about that with Stephenie Meyer in New York! (Ya! I went, and she said how are you, all I could say was thanks, i was awed.)
I am team Switzerland because i think Edward and Jacob are too good for Bella. I have preference for Edward, but i think Jacob was a great friend to Bella and to anyone going through what she’s going through(on second thought, probably not that many people go through the proccess of getting dumped by their vampire bf..i hope)..anyway, I love your site!keep up the great work!
-Tesa
ps: it was really hard for me not to give spoilers in this comment, but i managed!Yay
If I’m not wrong, Stephenie did name Seth Clearwater after her brother. I think it was because that her other siblings were jealous of seeing their other broter, Jacob’s name in the book.
Yep.
Im definitely Team Edward but in a way I apprecaite Jacob for what he did and how he was there for Bella. Bella went through an extreme of what most people do when there is a breakup. I can only imagine how Bella would have been if Jacob wasnt there. It wouldnt have been a pretty site. He is a good guy, a great friend! At times I find myself wishing that he hadnt been there mainly because Im so for Edward but I know that really it was best that Jacob was around.
To respond to your question to Team Edward people:
I was extremely grateful to Jacob for making Bella laugh again (sad, that I think of fictional characters that way.) But, at the same time, I was so worried and sort of frustrated with Bella because it seems like she’s getting over Edward. I mean, I want Bella to be happy, but…it’s hard to explain, but I think you understand what I’m saying.
Hey Caleb!
I think Jake definatly plays an important role helping bella grow as a person! I mean granted I think she’d always miss him when he was gone etc, but I think she finds out that as long as she has someone else there also or a group of peoplke it can make it much easier and that edward doesn’t have to be the only person to occupy her thoughts no matter how much she’d like it. I think through everything in this book with him leaving and jake comming into her life, it’s givin her more of as skill with being with out him and also probably having closer relations with other friend-ish people! ^_^ woot! >_<
Hey Caleb!
I think Jake definatly plays an important role helping bella grow as a person! I mean granted I think she’d always miss him when he was gone etc, but I think she finds out that as long as she has someone else there also or a group of people it can make it much easier and that edward doesn’t have to be the only person to occupy her thoughts no matter how much she’d like it. I think through everything in this book with him leaving and jake comming into her life, it’s givin her more of as skill with being with out him and also probably having closer relations with other friend-ish people! ^_^ woot! >_<
I am unquestionably team Edward, but I am glad Jacob was there for Bella. If he wasn’t, who knows? Maybe one day she would have snapped and shot herself with Charlie’s gun or jumped off a cliff 😉
However, I do hate the Jacob in Eclipse.
I dispised Jacob when I first read the book. Not because of what’s happened so far, but because of things he did after this and in the 3rd book. After reading them a few times though, I’ve come to truely love Jacob as well. He was definitly a great friend to her. However, I am still whole heartedly Team Edward. If I say anymore I may give something away.
I like Jacob, but he doesnt even start to compare to Edward.
I am on team Edward, but I do believe that, without Jacob, Bella would have not been herself until the return of Edward. I used to think that I did not like Jacob, but Breaking Dawn really changed my point of view on the guy. You’ll see why later ;P.
I think for the song in chapter 7 should be:
Pocketfull of Sunshine – Natasha Bedindgfield
There is one teeny problem that I have with something you said, Kaleb – the quote follows.
“if she reacted in this way to Edward leaving, how much more so is it painful for him?”
More painful? For Edward? Sure, he is a vampire and experiences things much more intensely than Bella does. But Edward leaves knowing that Bella still loves him, whereas he left her with perhaps the cruelest thing a girl can hear: that he *doesn’t want her* any more. That he does. Not. Love. Her.
Bella’s conviction of this is utter and complete, as we see from the rest of New Moon and as Edward could undoubtedly see in her reaction. Maybe I am biased, being a girl, but… I can’t help believe that Bella suffers more. At least Edward knows that the person he loves still loves him completely. Bella has to try to put herself together believe either that the vampire she thought loved her so vehemently has fallen out of love with her, or that he never truly loved her in the first place. Either is devastating.
I am wholly Team Edward, and I understand… why he took the actions he did and lied to her that way, but I think he only could have done so because he doesn’t understand how much Bella loves and needs him – and how horribly world-demolishing that belief is.
Love all your opinions and writing on Twilight so far – belated welcome to the family! (I’ve been reading since the beginning, but not posted til now 🙂 )
i am definitely team edward,
but in the beginning, i hated that jacob came in and took edwards place,
cuz i wanted edward in the book so bad,
but after reading it a few times,
i kinda like jacob and think its a good thing that he made bella happier than usual,
she REALLY needed it
they areent bears. they’re . . . large (to say the least) wolves
I think Jacob played a pivitol role in keeping Bella alive. Jacob truly cares for Bella and only wants the best for her. Most times it is hard to let go of things we care about. Bella really needed Jacob at this point in her life.
I am Team Edward, but I do not dislike Jacob, as a matter of fact Jacob is like most of the guys I grew up with and dated.
There are no Edwards in the BRONX…
I am vey much Team Edward and I think Jacob is a very nice,good guy and very important to Bella. I JUST SO HAPPEN to prefer Edward, especially for Bella. I see the difference between Jacob and Edward as the difference between a bag of peanut M&M’s and a chocolate covered strawberry, both things that I like, one I just happen to like more.
I’m team Edward, I do like Jake, but JUST AS A BROTHERLY character
Ahaha, I think you’ll find that a lot of the characters from the Rez have been named after Stephenie’s brothers and friends.
I can’t loathe Jake completely, he DID help Bella… I’m certain she preferred having him around to the otherwise suffocating pain. BUT, and this is a big but, as you’ll find out, Jake is NOT as happy and innocent as he seems. He is seriously flawed, even more so than Edward. Edward, at least, has Bella’s best interests at heart. He did this for her. If Jake loved Bella the way Edward did, he would never leave her. I don’t care if that’s seen as a good thing. Edward leaving proves he would put Bella’s overall well being before ANYTHING, his own happiness and Bella’s. Sure Jake goes out of his way to make her happy, but if leaving made her sad, would he do it? I doubt it.
ok… so i know this is an old page but i am catching up. and i love jacob but not as a pair with bella. im so glad that he was there to cheer her up because the book brought me to tears in chapter 3 it was nice to imagen her smile again. and sam uley was also metioned in the first book incase you didnt remember. he sparked bellas curiousity about the cullens by saying they werent allowed to come to la push ;]
I’m a loyal Team Edward. I think that Jacob played a part in her sanity for this book however the effects in the later books are never ending… Its a tough call really. I don’t loath him,its really far from it. Part of me knows what a good friend he is to Bella, and the other part of me wishes that he would just go away… Its like being between a rock and a hard place.. ugg
Just read this chapter. And we can just hope that it’s just Emmet who’s lurking around in the park ;3 Even if it’s not that probable ^^
Really like this blog. Great job!
/Stupid swedish girl.
I love Jacob. I am not on either “teams” though. I think Bella should be with who she wants to be with. But I really appreciate the presence of a love triangle. Without it, these books would be too disgustingly sweet. I think he brings a bit of a balance to all the other love sickness between Bella and Edward besides Edward’s absence.
Yes, Seth is named after her brother, Seth the Famous Webmaster. You can read that in her thank you’s at the back of the book… she named a character after each of her siblings.
You probably already have this responded to… Yes, Seth is named after Seth.
I love that Jacob and Edward are so different because I can freely love them both. I can’t wait to see how you feel as you read more… I think you will love them both also. You are open minded and level headed.