The song for this chapter is Near To You by A Fine Frenzy (suggested by Alexis)
[audio:https://twilightguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/neartoyou.mp3]
From August 29 – September 3, I will be doing one of the following:
– Kidnapping Bailey and forcing her to make a guest appearance on my channel, thus making my subs soar to somewhere in the half-of-hers (alright, wishful thinking). OR
– Appearing on Oprah to divulge my deepest and horrible-est secrets, subsequently selling 1 million copies of my memoirs called Oh Woe: My Life Story (coauthored by L. Snicket). OR
– Flying home to visit Isabelle the Famous Pig (alright, and my family too, sheesh).
Take your pick. Whichever you choose, rest assured that even though I will probably disappear from the online world for a few days, I will still (hopefully) be alive and well in some part of this country, albeit a bit further south than usual. But while there’s still time: on to chapter 14!
I realized, with some help of the comments, that I was slightly backwards in my previous post: the Cullens hadn’t told the Blacks to stay away; the Blacks had, instead, told the Cullens not to enter their land. The truce between them seemed fair: if the Cullens abide by certain rules, namely that not feasting on humans, then the Blacks would leave them alone.
Wisdom of the Wolf
It seems still to be a pretty fair way for both of them to live near to each other without an all-out vampire vs. werewolf war, which is a scary thing to imagine.
I think Jacob will be in this predicament a lot in the future: defending his decision to bring Bella in on their secret. Like with the Cullens, I am sure that some of those in the group of werewolves do not want Bella involved. I am a little confused on the group of werewolves, though. At first, the immediate fight between Jacob and Paul seems to show how much tension is between this group: if they all fully trusted each other, nothing like that would have happened. But then, after the vicious fight, they seem to be normal pals again. Is it something with anger management that these werewolves have trouble with? Because it seemed like they were ready to murder each other at one time, and then are sitting down to a meal a few minutes later.
I actually feel sorry for Billy Black because of all the clothes that Jacob apparently goes through. After all, on top of Jacob growing in enormous amounts already, anytime Jacob is angered or provoked into a fight he pretty much destroys what he is wearing in the morphing process.
Wisdom of the Wolf, Cheap Humor Edition
Probably one of the most touching and important scenes I have seen so far is when Sam enters the house and kisses Emily.
“[…] so much love saturated his voice that I felt embarrassed, intrusive, as I watched him cross the room […] and kissed the dark scars on her right cheek before he kissed her lips.
I do not know how she got these long scars, nor do I know the story behind her or Sam. But with that scene my entire opinion of Sam, Emily, and all the others, was changed. The long, red lines that scar half of Emily’s face are nearly ignored by Sam. It’s like they aren’t even there, because he loves the person more than anything.
I had been under the impression, thanks to all the fighting, growling and grumbling, that this group was hardly civilized. At a moment’s notice they seemed ready to spring at each other and fight, and all up until now, I haven’t seen any of them show any sign of emotion or caring towards anyone else. So watching how deep the feelings between Sam and Emily are, I see all of them in a completely different light.
As I’m sure most people were, I was formerly prejudiced against Sam because of all the dark things that Jacob had described; and even after Jacob went back on it, I was hesitant to believe him, thinking that he was brainwashed like the others. Now, I’m very happy to see that the werewolves actually seem to act like a pretty tight family.
Finally, if you haven’t already, listen to the song picked for this chapter (up at the top). For some reason, I have the feeling that this will be one of those on the voting list when we go to pick the song for New Moon…
——NOTES——
– As you know, I will be gone from August 29 – September 3. See everybody after!
88 Responses
FIRST COMMENT?
Omgsh.
On YOUR site?
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*is happy*
love the “humans are friends not food” line cause i totally love finding nemo, and A fine frenzy too. good post tonight!
Sorry ur leaving us π
oh well, have fun doing whatever you are doing.
But about today’s post, you are completely right about the wolves right now. This scene basically helps clear up the rest of the book. And Emily’s scars will be explained later, even though I can’t believe you didn’t figure it out. π
Well, talk to ya when you get back.
Be sure to bring New Moon with you during your disappearance from the online world. Have a nice trip! π
You’re right about Sam loving Emily as a person more than anything, but he does notice the scars.
The fact that he kissed the scars before kissing her lips established that there is something significant about how the scars pertain to their relationship. If he didn’t notice them, he wouldn’t have kissed them. Those scars mean something to Sam. We just don’t know exactly what it is yet.
I totally agree with everything you just said. Especially the last few paragraphs.
It was a bit weird to read about them fighting one moment, and then eating together at the dinner table like a close knit family, but I think it just shows that they’re still caring and loving.
As you can tell, it is really sweet and wonderful how Sam treats Emily, and the way he looks at her just shows the amount of love he has for her.
‘Humans are friends, not food.’ Lmao!
Have fun with Isabelle.
lol…
i pick option nuber 3- go see isabelle – tat cute pig- and make another vid..and dont forget abot your poor- hopefully not- rejected family~!!!
and btw: luv the song…though i had another one in mind, still like that song~!!
I do love that song, it’s as if it were made for New Moon.
Very true, the werewolves act like a close family at one point, and then there’s Paul picking a fight. π
The Sam and Emily part was very sweet. It’s nice to see other relationships outside of the vampire world.
The werewolves ARE civilized. I’m not really sure where you got that from. But you got the anger management part right.=]
Just keep reading…=]
Nice post, Kaleb.
Yes, the werewolves have a huuuu-uuuuu-uuuuuge anger management problem. Speshully Jake. xD
I’m still prejiduced against Sam though. Yeah, he’s not some cold-black-hearted monster since you’ve seen how he can love, yet… eh. I feel no compassion for him. ;P Maybe it has to do with other books, not sure.
And yeah, they’re a pretty tight knit clan. The bonds go deeper than friendship, that they do. Mhmm.
And don’t worry, you’ll find out the story behind Emily’s scars sooner or later: All the more motivation to read read read!
google “solomon trimble honey rose”, and you’ll darn well feel compassion for sam. you might very well fall for him. =P
Oh my gosh! You are totally right that that is the perfect song!
You are awesome, by the way!
You were pretty much right about everything in that chapter, except one thing.
Sam thinks about those scars much more often than you think. You’ll hear more about it in Eclipse, though, so I won’t say anything else.
And that’s notsomuch anger management problems as the fact that he didn’t tell them about it, and the fact that Paul phases easily. Although… yeah… there’s anger management problems in there too.
Awww…I’ll miss you! Have fun though, everyone needs a vacation!
In response to Post #12 by Angela, I think Jake is one of the least angry wolves. Its mostly Paul that has anger management issues.
Now, as #15 Megan said, really its not anger management as much as it is learning to control their phasing. Anytime someone gets angry- like Hot-Headed Paul- they phase…
You mean we get to choose which one you’ll be doing? I vote Oprah! lol
π
Have a good time, everyone deserves a little break now and then and you’ve worked hard this summer. π
hmm.. I’m not sure I like this song for the overall book. There’s a line about her letting him go bc he doesn’t love her and I think that in and of itself makes it inappropriate for the book overall.
still loving your insights!
Your thoughts on the wolf pack are really good. Especiall the anger management. If only they had classes…keep reading the chapters though and all will be explained.
have fun!
Hahahaha I suggested “Near to You” for a different chapter… great minds think alike!
Definately the song that I think describes NM the best… it’ll be getting my vote!
Glad you’re warming up to the pack! They’re really funny, actually… And you’re right about anger management issues… that’s one of the key characteristics of the wolves – BAD tempers.
In Eclipse, you learn a LOT more about the characteristics of werewolves… can’t wait to see your reactions on that!
(^^AKA: Read faster, dammit! Haha)
When it comes to the wolves you have to ask yourself why they are fighting. In this case it’s Bella. Why? Because she’s friends with the Cullens. Do they trust her? Would you if you didn’t know her? People are frightened about what they don’t know or understand.
hi kaleb, its nice your going home to spend some time with your family, i hope you have fun. me, on the other hand hate visiting my family in india. so, about sam and emily, sam made those scars on emily’s face when he was a young werewolf, sorry for the spoiler. but she still loves him which is very affectionate.
Mmm.. I loves me some Frenzy. Perfect Song, really.
I always hated Sam. Even when he saved Bella from launching herself into a coma.
what?!?! ur leaving!? well i hope u have fun with ur family and isabelle, and make sure to tell us all about ur fun trip once u get back! bye! π
btw : i like the post. oh and especialy aboutt he part where the wolf says “people are freinds not food” lol! π
#25, how can you hate sam? That’s impossible.
Have fun on Oprah, Kaleb!! Or kidnapping Bailey. Those seem to be the only do-able options. And yes, I will buy your book.
haven’t they already explained how emily got her scar? It’s pretty sad π
Oh, and have fun on Oprah! (…not :P)
One of my favorite songs. Have a nice trip Kaleb.
LOL I <3 THAT WEREWOLVES ARE FRIENDS NOT FOOD!!!
Great job as usual Kaleb!
Oh, and I hope if you pick the Oprah one, that I see you there!
Hey! I suggested this song for Chapter 9! I admit it works better here, but still, it kinda annoys me that I suggested it for a chapter and then when it gets picked it was suggested by someone else, so she got credit (not that she didn’t deserve it, I just really want to have a song picked).
Haha! “Humans are friends, not food.” I love it!
I’m glad you can see the brotherhood and love in the pack now. It really is important.
Oh, and believe it or not, this is the last song i heard on my ipod today before I turned it off. How weird is that?
Seriously, do the webshow with Bailey. Because you and Bailey would be HILARIOUS on screen together.
As for Sam…I never really liked him. He seriously bothers me.
Jake on the other hand… =]
Oh me, oh my…. Isabelle is absolutly adorable… *cough, cough; ironic name, cough.* Oh and of course I nearly fell off my chair again when I saw the wolf pics…….. lol. I will die the whole time you are gone…… (At least once a day…. Or whenever I check my favorite Twilight sites.)
Yeah, Sam and Emily are adorable! <3
And I agree with the song being on the final vote. I also believe there will be another song by the same artist there. ^-^
ahh… Sam and Emily… there is a story to those scars, Kaleb. That’s all I’m going to say. But believe me- Sam notices the scars.
And the wolf pack isn’t usually so divided. Jake and Sam are just disagreeing about something at the moment.
You and Bailey should definitally do a video (or more than one) together! That’d be awesome! but I’m sure Oprah would be honored to have you on her show too π
oops, I meant Jake and Paul.
But when ISN’T Paul getting into fights? Even for a werewolf he’s got anger managment problems.
Kaleb have a fun and safe trip. You should read while your away, so you can amaze us with your thoughts when you come back!
I’ve never commented here before, but I just had to say it always makes my day to read your chapter reviews. Thanks so much!
OMG the song totalyy fitss the book!! good postt…
I agree with post # 28 Monica; I think Stephenie had already told us how Emily got those scars..
Wait, has she explained how Emily got her scars yet? I haven’t read it (don’t spoil me!). At least, I don’t think I’ve read it….
Kaleb
I’m not 100% sure if she has told us already at this point..maybe it’s just because I know how she got the scars and I thought it was already mentioned before this chapter..maybe it wasn’t though! I hope no one will give you any spoilers Kaleb!!
Kid nap Bailey!
Awww, I love that song too. That was myself and my husbot’s song when we started dating π
All I comment on these days is the music, tsk tsk. You can see where my mind is 90% of the time. Music, music, music…
OMG!!!! I love this song, I wanted to suggestiit for obe of the eariler chapters but I nnever got around to it! You NEED to check out htis video. It’s amazing, it’s what got me hooked on the song, it made me cry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA8opx-d44c
Kimmie, as soon as I heard that song (which was a few months ago when my friend sent it to me) I immediately thought of NM and went looking for a NM video of it, and the one I saw was that one. It is so beautiful.
I picked plenty of fights with my brother growing up. π
While I did learn to understand Sam more, I can honestly say that I never grew to like him. He still “bothers” me.
“. I am a little confused on the group of werewolves”
OR could it just be that a fight of this nature isn’t as big a deal to werewolves because they are pretty near indestructible? I think so. π
You’re going to visit me??!
i’m so excited!!
lol….
my name is isabelle, and i’m less cool than a pig..
*sigh…*
π isabelle/ghostgirl118
Yeah, I still don’t like Sam. But, he’s kinda cool in this book… and yeah, until the fourth book I really did admire the whole Sam/Emily thing. Interested? Good. Read faster now. π
And, my brother’s reading Twilight! How exciting is that? He’s actually a slower reader than you though…
And, I’m telling you. Go read Bella crying in the woods, right before Sam (yes, Sam. Uley.) finds her. Do it! And yes, I’m going to mention this in every post before you do.
Btw, Love that song. A lot.
Alohas for now!