The song for this chapter is Vindicated by Dashboard Confessional
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If ever you have an urge to see a group of weird and unusual people, try sitting at a bus stop in Dallas after dark on Halloween night. Or rather, just come to my campus on such a day, and you might get to see similarly strange individuals such as this fellow or this fellow. Being an honorary stick-in-the-mud, I spent my Halloween getting a haircut, in class, and voting… but at least made up for it with a good Tim Burton film after midnight (the only real movies that should be watched on October 31st).
There is a key word I have heard many times in Twilight circles, and that word is imprint. Until this chapter, I didn’t have much of a clue of what it mean, except knowing it is important since many questions Stephenie has been asked at bookstores have to do with Jacob imprinting on whoozit and whatsitsname. For some reason, I was under the impression, due to my semi-spoilered state, that to imprint on someone, a werewolf would whack someone on the forehead, and after recovering from unconsciousness the person would forever be mentally imprinted as the wolf’s mate (seriously, I am not joking). Don’t ask how I got that idea, because it makes absolutely no sense to me either.
However, the imprinting throws another problem into this story, and I don’t know if perhaps I am lost on something or if this is a question raised by others as well. Jacob appears to have told Bella that he has never imprinted on anyone:
“Did it happen to you?” I finally asked […]
“No,” he answered briskly.
So if Jacob has not imprinted on anyone, and it is something that a werewolf knows almost instantly, how is it that he is so sure he is made for Bella? Because the best type of a relationship for him would be with the person he imprints on, and if he hasn’t imprinted on Bella, doesn’t that make his love for her simply an infatuation — something he will leave behind in an instant when his real soulmate appears?
My thoughts on this only deepen when I find out more of the story behind Sam and Emily — who, I was surprised to find, have a lot of amazing similarities to Bella, Edward and Jacob. Back in the day, Sam, Emily and Leah seemed to have had a little triangle of their own: Sam loved Leah, but was meant for Emily.
In turn, I applied this to the current triangle — maybe to use the past to predict the future in a way. The unfortunate thing is, though Sam is very happy with Emily now, it took a lot of pain and heartache to get to that point. He had to leave the first girl he loved for another who he was meant to be with. Is the same going to end up happening for Bella? Will she have to leave Jacob behind, hurt and heartbroken, so that she can be with Edward?
It is interesting, too, how both Edward and Jacob have mind-reading capabilities, and how Jacob uses Edward’s power to his own advantage. It is true that when Edward left, Bella was a mess. I know Edward must regret everything that he did, trying to detach himself from her: and it was Jacob who was there for her. I know they both remember that, and it does not make Edward feel any better.
I also find it so interesting that both of them can read minds to certain extents, and yet can’t break into Bella’s…
“Yeah.” the smugness faded. “It probably means there’s something wrong with my brain,” I admitted.
Question for the comments: since the majority of you have already read the books, how do you think the story would be different if Jacob was imprinted on Bella?
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First? NO WAY!
I’m sure you already know by now, but it still needs to be said that you are ridiculously intuitive.
Right well on to the question.
It would all depend on what else in the story was different. I’m not sure if he would have imprinted on her the first time they met at the beach in twilight, or the first time he saw her after he began turning into a wolf. Regardless, Jacob would’ve been different in New Moon. I think he would’ve been less pushy about a relationship and more of just a friend, because that is what she needed at the time. It’s hard to say if it would have proceeded further, especially once Edward returned. He most definitely would not have ratted her out to her father about the motorcycle, or just make her life harder in general.
It seems to me that if it happened, the entire story would be different though, because I believe Bella and Edward are soulmates, so there is no way Jacob could also be her soulmate, which would be the case if he had imprinted on her.
at first i thought the whole imprinting thing was a mildly funny joke. then it turned really funny because you were serious. roflmao.
and i suppose it would matter WHEN jacob would supposably imprint on bella. if it was at first sight then that woulda been in the first book and wow that would have completly ruined the stories. for sure that would rule out the whole fourth book entirely.
also…..kinda random but do you know any good movie theaters in dallas?? im gonna be there over nov 21st and dont wanna end up in some weird neighborhood with “strange individuals.”
Oooh! Good Question for this one, Kaleb!
To be honest, it could go both ways… it could either REALLY complicate the situation, or actually make things a lot better…
Without getting TOO spoiler-y for you, we find out later that when you imprint on someone, it doesn’t NECESSARILY mean that you have romantic feelings for them. As Jacob puts it, the werewolf who imprints becomes for their ‘imprintee’ “whoever they need you to be”. This could be a brotherly or friendship type bond as well (though this usually ultimately results in a romantic situation)…
Anyways, ALL the person who imprints cares about is making the person they imprinted on HAPPY. So, if Jacob had imprinted on Bella, I have a feeling he would actually be more willing to let her go with Edward because he is what she needs to be happy. And that would be all that would matter to Jacob.
You kind of get a better idea about this whole thing in the rest of Eclipse as well as Breaking Dawn π
Hope you’re enjoying Eclipse, Kaleb!
Its hard to say, but the book implies that the impriting comes more from the werewolf, not his mate. Edward says that the imprinting is so strong, it is almost as much as he loves her. But, is that as much as Bella loves Edward? I think so. But I think it would make her decision that much harder for her knowing how strongly attached Jacob had become to her.
To be quite honest I wouldnt read it. I dont think Jaccob is good for Bella in anyway. Yes after BD I began to like him but thats it.
I think he should be with Leah. Leah is strong enough to but Jaccob in his place.
Im sorry if that offends anyone.
I believe that the story would be WAY more difficult. Since you find out in this chapter that although it is the WEREWOLF who imprints, the imprintee is also permanently effected since they are soul mates.
Bella already has a soul mate in Edward. So Jacob imprinting on her would make the story impossible. Bella’s psyche would absolutely be ripped in two.
The new Bran Hambric song is absolutely beautiful, Kaleb. Probably a new favourite now, just above The Grave of Emry Hambric. I look forward to hearing more!
But back to Twilight- your questions about Jacob and imprinting are ones we’ve all pondered before. Actually, one of the questions you probably heard Stephenie answer before you started reading the books is “Did Jacob imprint on Bella?” (Answer: no.) How can Jacob be so sure he wouldn’t leave Bella someday? I’m sure Sam never thought he would leave Leah. It’s probably the strongest Team Edward argument out there. π
Well, if Jacob had imprinted on Bella, things would be a lot more strained. Sorry, that’s all I have. I never really thought of that before. If Bella went with Jacob, she would have made him misersable by pining over Edward. No fun. And you really must be psychic. Stop guessing ahead! I swear, you’re gonna ruin for yourself. Silly. Nice post, btw.
I think what ultimately makes imprinting so effective at pairing a warewolf to his unsuspecting mate is the unbreakable devotion said warewolf cannot help but give to the object of his imprinting. Without bringing on the spoilers, that level of devotion, unwavering commitment and unending love is so intoxicating, so addictive, so much determined by fate that the lucky lady can’t help but reciprocate. She would have never and will never find that level of personal surrender anywhere but with her wolf. But Bella already has that.
If Jacob imprinted on Bella I think it would mostly make her uncomfortable and maybe case her to question herself. I would hope she’d be secure in her love for Edward enough to understand that imprinting doesn’t have to be reciprocated when the object of imprinting has already basically imprinted herself; that Jacob imprinting on her isn’t the same as the other imprints … because she already has a soul mate.
The biggest difference I believe would be in Jacob. He would care most for Bella’s needs, her happiness, and would care less about what he needed-himself in general. I bet Jacob would be more like Edward, which means the book wouldn’t be as good. Edward needs to be Edward, as Jacob needs to also be himself.
What a great question!
After reading the comments above mine, I’m realizing how stupid I sounded. Well yeah, I had considered what would have happened if Jacob had imprinted, but not so in-depth, I guess. I mean, I thought about other things…I’m ganna stop now.
Interesting thoughts… But zombies are the ones that eat brains, just sos ya know.
And um, HELLO!!! People – imprinting is just where the wolf then is tied permanently and irreversibly and completely to the…imprintee. So therefore, the wolf is WHATEVER THE IMPRINTEE NEEDS. So therefore, Jacob would not be anything ROMANTIC, he would be like a brother or a best friend – but there wouldn’t be any romantic interest if Bella didn’t want it, because all Jacob would want is what Bella wanted… So therefore, Bella would have been able to just have Edward and Jacob would be IN NO WAY OPPOSED.
Imprinting happens the first time the person sees their soulmate after they become a werewolf. Jacob knows he hasnt imprinted on Bella because if he had, then it would’ve happened the very first time Jacob saw her after he transformed into a werewolf.
Wow, this is a really good question. Ok, I think the book would definitely be a lot more complicated. But I think maybe Jacob would love Bella so much that he could see that she would rather be with Edward, and Jacob would be happy with just being a best friend…. Maybe!!
Hi there. To answer your question: I don’t think there would be any more of a story if Jacob imprinted on Bella because once an imprinting has happened, neither the warewolf nor his imprint would be able to see anyone else they way they see each other ever again. (i hope that didn’t spoil anything)..
and when you were thinking about why Jacob was so sure about Bella when there is imprinting after all, i think the reason for that is because imprinting was actually just a legend… something that happens once or ever twice in the pack if they’re lucky. so, jacob doesn’t really expect to meet someone to imprint on since its myth and all that… plus, his feelings for bella are so strong that he feels it is probably the closest he could get to actually imprinting on someone. XD
xx, Zee
hahahahaha Kaleb you are too funny with your whole idea of what imprinting meant before learning it’s real meaning…thanks for making me laugh! XD
I have no idea how you came up with your original concept of imprinting lol. At least you got the end kinda sorta right.
“So if Jacob has not imprinted on anyone, and it is something that a werewolf knows almost instantly, how is it that he is so sure he is made for Bella? Because the best type of a relationship for him would be with the person he imprints on, and if he hasnβt imprinted on Bella, doesnβt that make his love for her simply an infatuation β something he will leave behind in an instant when his real soulmate appears?”
Two words…THANK YOU!!! This is what I always tell people when discussing the book and how Jacob is a “healthier choice”. No, he’s not, because if she chooses him, one day his imprintee will come along and he will leave Bella, much like how Sam had to leave Leah. Thank you, thank you, thank you for understanding that on the first try. You won’t believe how many people I’ve had to argue with about that point.
“Is the same going to end up happening for Bella? Will she have to leave Jacob behind, hurt and heartbroken, so that she can be with Edward?”
All I have to say to that is…=). Roughly translated, that means you shall see.
Hahaha, gimme those brains…never. That was made of awesome.
If Jacob had imprinted on Bella…well, in normal circumstances she would have had no choice but to be with him and she would’ve been happy. But the catch is with Bella and Edward, it’s almost like they’ve imprinted on each other (if that makes any sense, it’s sorta like what Bella said at the end of New Moon, where they had both been altered by each other and they couldn’t go back)…so I don’t know what would’ve happened if Jacob had imprinted on Bella. Hmmmm…interesting.
(Sorry that was so long. At least it was mostly recaps of what you wrote haha)
What if Jacob had imprinted on Bella? I probabaly would have stopped reading. Knowing how imprinting works, I would have pretty much given up all hope that Edward and Bella could ever be together, therefore making my reading compeletely pointless.
When a werewolf imprints, there is no breaking that connection. True, the wolf is what the imprintee needs, but let’s face the facts–Jacob would never have been happy just being the best friend to the woman he imprinted on while she galavants with his arch enemy–her vampire boyfriend. Bella would NOT have been able to deal with such an event.
I see imprinting as a beautiful, but barbaric act of “nature.” No one can help when it happens, no one can make it happen, but they all have to deal with the consequences.
As a side note, I had a strange dream that there was a Twilight convention going on and you drove home in a semi-truck, Kaleb. I have no clue what that was about. But you were wearing plaid, so at least it had some semblance of sanity.
Your songs are great, by the way!
Oh, and Stacey, I kinda agree with the whole Leah thing. I can’t go into too much detail about my opinions on that, because it would completely spoil the end of Eclipse/Breaking Dawn…but let’s just say even thought I was sorta pulling for Jacob/Leah, I’m completely happy with where the story ended up going =)
If Jacob imprinted on Bella (I assume this is post-wolf) there would be no story as it stands. Bella would be madly in love with Jacob, and would never even think twice about Edward in a lovers type relationship anymore.
A new story would emerge, a beautiful love story between Bella and Jacob, but there would be no love triangle, just a very sad and pining vampire that will never get the girl. Because Bella and Jacob would be perfect for each other in every way possible, connected by this bond that is ever so powerful.
As much as I hate the idea but Jacob and Bella would be a couple. For sure. The imprinting would have happened during New Moon when Edward was far away and Bella under the impression he doesn’t love her anymore. And yes they would have started a romantic relationship – they would be the perfect fit for each other. Edward would not be her soul mate. It is a simple fact.
Because of the imprinting I disliked Jacob in Eclipse. As already said he could never promise her to love her forever. Sam was also thinking he wouldn’t leave Leah but he did because he found his soul mate. But even with all the knowledge Jacob still tried to convince her and didn’t even consider the fact of imprinting.
Edward imprinted on Bella in a vampy-way. I think it is one of the main proofs that Bella and Edward and meant for each other and not Bella and Jacob.
If Jacob imprinted on Bella… Bye, Bye Edward!
Great post, always love you photo shopped pics.
“Edward imprinted on Bella in a vampy-way. I think it is one of the main proofs that Bella and Edward and meant for each other and not Bella and Jacob.”
Thank you Malin, but then again people wouldn’t really know that unless they read the Midnight Sun chapters.
Ok, as for the question, after reading Breaking Dawn I can’t even see that because of how things go. Ugh, can’t really explain because I don’t want to spoil it for you. It’s just not something I can even think about happening.
Well, if Jacob had imprinted on Bella… The Twilight saga would be quite different, I think. Imprinting happens after the werewolf “gene” kicks in so that would have been in New Moon. So Bella would have already found out that she and Edward have this connection that is much like imprinting when it comes to how strong it is, and then She’d have this pull toward Jake at the same time… She’d probably be pretty confused. But I do have to say that since she and Jake were getting close to starting a romantic relationship anyway, it definitely would have happened if Jake had imprinted on her. But the connection between Bella and Edward is also undeniable. So I don’t know which is stronger: Werewolf imprinting or that connection with Edward that was seemingly just as strong? Well, either way, Edward would still love Bella and would never love anyone else whether he and Bella were together or not. After all, he did intend for Bella to move on when he left in New Moon.
But let’s face it, if Jake was going to imprint on Bella, Stephenie wouldn’t have written Twilight as it was – the story more about moving to Forks and meeting Jake than about meeting Edward.
And as to Jake trying to convince Bella about a romantic relationship even though he knows imprinting happens… Firstly, he only has the legends he’s been told and according to those, imprinting is said to be the exception, not the rule. We do have to also remember that Jake is still just 16. I think his love for Bella is more than an infatuation – he does love her (just like with Sam. Sam really did love Leah, and still does, but to say Emily is his soulmate is an understatement). And therefore Jake wants to be with Bella and doesn’t consider the future as much as he should, or could. But Jake doesn’t know if he’ll ever imprint at all. So there is a really unfair problem here: Should Jake avoid being with anyone and make himself unhappy now just because he might imprint later? And he may never imprint. So he could live one way and be unhappy all the time based only on what MIGHT happen. But on the other hand, he could start a relationship and either be happy or end up like Sam – breaking it off with a girl he loved for the girl he imprints on. It looks like the only shot he has at being happy now is to give a relationship a try. But he’d have to again decide based on what MIGHT happen. That’s ridiculous position for anyone to be in, let alone someone who is so young and more likely to think about the here and now than 20 years down the road.
Now I’m not saying anything against Jake. I actually really like him, and I have since I first read New Moon over a year ago. I think he’s a great character. So I’m not saying that he’s some ignorant teenager or something because he’s not. I’m just thinking about his possible reasoning in the situation, and his reasoning is just going to be different than someone older. That’s not a bad thing, or a good thing – it’s just the way it is, I think.
Totally! I think she would have ended up with Edward anyway, but a whole new dinamic would have taken place. Bella would fall even more in love with Jacob and his insane doting, but Edward would fight for her. Literally in my mind. Like… possibly killing Jacob which would then create a whole other mess…
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Great song choice! I love Vindicated and think its perfect for Edwards state of mind in eclispe, torn between thinking he is selfish for having and therefore (in his mind) condeming Bella and realising theres nothing he can do about it! It also sounds so much like a enarmoured lover… PERFECT!
And about the question I agree with a comment above that it would never have happened because it would disregard the progression of Bella and Edwards story started in Twilight. It would become messy, painful and divert away from what Twilight essentially is: Bella and Edwards story. (in my opinion anyway)
I would love that? she should leave Edward for Jacob!
Hey there Kaleb!
I loved your explanation on what you thought imprinting was, and am sad to admit that starting reading one year or more behind all of my friends gave me even weirder ideas about imprinting. If Jacob had imprinted on Bella, then I think she would leave Edward as just a friend and be with Jacob forever. From what I understand, with imprinting, the person WANTS to be with the imprinter because they are like two halves to the whole.
Well,its time for school for moi, so I better go.
Tim Burton (and his co-hort in music Danny Elfman) is the best!! What else would you watch on Halloween???
You are an insightful young man…..
Notice how Bella was relieved when Jake said he had not imrinted on anyone – she didn’t want to be the subject of his imprint, she understood what it was – but, still wanted to be with Edward more.
So, if Jake had imprinted on Bella (in New Moon – the first time he saw her after becoming a wolf) – it would completely change the outcome of the series.
Bella was reluctant to start something with Jake, that wouldn’t have changed if he had imprinted (she was too involved emotionally with Edward). When Edward returned, which he would have, it would have resulted in a fight. Edward and Bella would be together (she wants him, remember), Jake would HAVE TO BE with her (you’ll learn more about this later), and the two guys would have eventually fought over her (Jake would have started a fight – it’s in his nature). One of them would die. Bella would be forever devastated, guilt-ridden and unhappy. It wouldn’t be a pretty outcome!
I don’t see how you could change any dynamic – SM knew where she was going…..
Keep going – you see so many things that are coming…..I can’t wait till you get further in the book!!
I have no answer to the question.
But do have to say we had a guy dressed as the joker come into my job and looked like the real deal.
Imprinting isn’t one sided, it goes for both. So.. Edward would no longer be an important figure. Plus, without her feelings for him.. after he left, I doubt they’d even be friends. I mean.. He did leave her.
I’m ignoring your requested comment question. Sorry, that’s the rebel in me coming out. π
“So if Jacob has not imprinted on anyone, and it is something that a werewolf knows almost instantly, how is it that he is so sure he is made for Bella? Because the best type of a relationship for him would be with the person he imprints on, and if he hasnβt imprinted on Bella, doesnβt that make his love for her simply an infatuation β something he will leave behind in an instant when his real soulmate appears?”
I agree. Totally. What I think is interesting is how so many people today could benefit from that realization, too. (Not that we “imprint”, but sometimes we refuse to accept that a relationship we want is just not going to work out.) So many times people try to force relationships to work that just aren’t right or what’s best for them. They have blinders on though, and can’t see that it might not be what will bring them real happiness and keep trying to pursue something that in the end, just can’t go anywhere and ends up in more heartache. It sucks to let go of someone you care for and give up on a dream you have, but if people realized that if that relationship wasn’t right, then something else will be, then they would be able to finally let go and give themselves the opportunity to find that right relationship for them. And then they would end up so much happier. π
Great observation, Kaleb!
HAHAHA i laughed so hard at the picture.
anyways…It’s kinds like Edward imprinted on Bella even though he’s a vampire. He can’t be away from her for very long so it’s kinda the same. I think Bella would very very messed up because both of them need to be with her all the time. I probably would’nt read the books if Jacob imprinted on Bella. Just because I’m an Edward fan π
**i don’t know if any of that made sense haha
how are they strange?
Ok, now if Jacob had imprinted on Bella, the whole story would be different. The way that the imprinting works, is that once one of the werewolves imprints, it’s the same way for the girl that they imprint on. They both will feel as if they are soul mates. So, Edward wouldn’t even be in the equation any more. Bella would be completely devoted to Jacob. So, just let me tell you that I am so glad that he didn’t imprint on Bella.
But then, that also makes me think about the ending to Breaking Dawn. I wont spoil it for you. But, the ending of that book makes me wonder about the reason that Jacob felt such a strong pull to Bella throughout the whole series, even though he didn’t imprint on her – Maybe his body, mind and soul knew what was going to be in his future. I can’t go into it any more because I don’t want to ruin it for you, but once you read it, you’ll know what I mean.
If Jake had imprinted on Bella, nothing could have been resolved without either Jacob or Edward dying. Edward is already irrevocably tied to Bella, and if Jake had imprinted on her, he would be too. Someone would have to go blooie.
In other news, I laughed out loud when I read your previous analysis of imprinting. π
That’s a huge reason why I was Team Edward– Jake would leave Bella, eventually. Maybe he wouldn’t like to see her hurt, but if he found his true soulmate, one who’s just absolutely made for him, well, he’s not just going to stick around.
So yeah, Edward left. But he left for Bella’s sake, not to move on. He never planned to move on. Jake doesn’t plan to, either, but that doesn’t mean he has a choice.
And also, Kaleb, I think it goes without saying that you must be part psychic.
Imprinting would be so much more fun if the werewolves had to pound people on the head! Add a bit of comedy to the drama.
Jacob imprinting on Bella would be like him imprinting on Emily. It can’t happen because she is irrevocably bound to Edward. Remember, in NM, she went to Volterra thinking that Edward no longer loved her, but still willing to risk her life for him. He was more important to her than her parents, than Jacob or even herself. She could only survive if he did, even if they weren’t together. As other’s have pointed out, it’s vampire imprinting. All of the vamp couples have that same level of devotion. Once they fall in love, it’s permanent.
If Jacob had imprinted on Bella, I would have set the book down and walked away. But there’s something in the later chapters that Edward says that makes me think that even their love could overcome imprinting. I don’t know, the story would just be… wrong.
Edward and Bella’s relationship is about overcoming obstacles and, dare I say, Jacob is one of those obstacles. Even if Jake imprinted on Bella, she wouldn’t need him in a romantic way, he would just always be there for her like an older brother.
This whole post just makes me giggle because I do know what’s going to happen…
Well, wolves only imprint on their true soul mates; the person they are made for like two pieces of a puzzle. So it would be pretty unlikely that Jacob would imprint on someone who didn’t love him.
THAT BEING SAID, imprinting is not the same as romantic love. This might be slightly spoilery, (not really), but the job of the imprinter is to be there in the capacity the imprintee needs. Had Jacob imprinted on Bella, he would have been perfectly happy to stay her friend, and in fact would probably encourage her to stay with Edward, because that would make her happy. Remember how Sam would have been not only willing but happy to run under a bus if Emily wanted? Jacob would be not only willing but happy to stay Bella’s friend and nothing more had he imprinted on her.
its not really a mind reading skill for jacob though. He simply can hear his wolfy friends thoughts when they are in wolf form. the only reason hes good with bella is because he knows how she thinks…not exactly why she thinks that, but he is her best friend he knows how she feels about certain things.
If Jacob had imprinted on Bella, things would have been very different, but the fact is imprinting puts you with the person you’re destined for, and it’s supposed to be the best thing for BOTH of you. Bella is in love with Edward, so she could never leave him just because Jacob imprinted on her, which would mean that it wasn’t right for them. Even though Jacob has not imprinted, he is sure he is meant for Bella because imprinting is actually SUPPOSED to be rare. The current pack is steadily disproving that, but it’s supposed to be rare, so Jacob has a good reason to think it would never happen to him, and since he is in love with Bella, he thinks he is meant for her in the way that normal humans are “meant for” each other.
I think just because Jacob hasn’t imprinted on Bella that it cheapens his love for her. Imprinting among werewolves is supposed to be rare. It doesn’t happen to all werewolves. It could very well happen for Jacob but it might not.
I think if he had imprinted on her she would have chosen him. But, he did not. Therefore they are not soulmates. Therefore Bella and Edward must be soulmates.
Well…. there really wouldn’t be much of story if Jacob imprinted on Bella (I’m kinda confused by what imprinting means too, by the way. But I do have a general idea of what it means.). Bella would have to dump Edward cuz she would be mentally connected Jacob. That shouldn’t happen by the way. I’m for Team Edward. Jacob’s a jerk!
hahaha yeah lets just say if jacob imprinted on bella it would wind up being a whole different story…you just wait and see….lol.
It’s not possible
Without supernatural influences, Jacob + Bella = DUH ..but with vampires and werewolves, it would never have worked because Bella belongs to someone else, so Jake could never imprint on her; she’s already claimed
haaaaaaaa
lol, edward would have
to kill jacob.
i’m team edward so yeah, jake would be gone if he imprinted on bella.
It’s funny because as us twilighters know, Imprinting is not something that can be forced. And in the beginning of chapter 8, Jacob actually tries to force this.
“He frowned, and then turned to stare at me. He gazed into my eyes without speaking,his eyebrows furrowed in concentration
“What are you staring at? I asked,feeling self-conscious.
He sighed “Nothing.””
If Jacob had imprinted on Bella, this story would definitely not be the one we all fell in love with. Of course, Charlie would probably be thrilled. lol But honestly I cannot imagine it since Bella and Edward are so obviously soul mates and meant for each other. Even in Twilight, without the events of the future books, it is clear that nothing could ever come between that.
But I promise it all makes sense in Breaking Dawn, Kaleb!
Great post, Kaleb! I’m loving all the questions you give us to answer. This is a really hard question to answer, however, since we can’t really spoil Breaking Dawn for you (hehehe, that was a very subtle hint, Kaleb!)
For one, if he had imprinted on Bella, it would’ve happened in New Moon when she drove out to his house to see him and he was acting like a first class jerk. But, I think that there are man forms of soul-mates. I mean, some people who can be best friends and are totally compatible just aren’t meant to be romantically linked. In my opinion, I think that’s what Jacob is for Bella- A soul-mate that just can’t be the true love. I think that if he had imprinted one her in New Moon, things would’ve went his way… He would’ve had her… But, of course, that didn’t happen. But if he were to imprint now, he’d be what I just said above, the other kind of soul-mate. In Breaking Dawn, they mention how when you imprint, all you want is for the subject of your imprint to be happy, and that means you could be a friend or you can be in a romantic relationship with them. When you imprint, you want what is best for that person… So if he were to imprint, it would be fine because you only seek to make someone happy in whatever way you can. And sometimes, that means friendship. Of course, I can’t answer your question very well because I know what happens to Jacob in the end and that is all I see now. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I mean, as much as I love Bella with Jacob, there are reasons why she has to be with Edward (grrrr…) and not him. And in the end, it works out for Jacob (THANK GOD!!!!!!!!)
But, its always nice to think about what might have been…. Bella would’ve been one of the luckiest girls in the world to have Jacob!
Keep up the good work, Kaleb!!! You’re really flying through Eclipse! Of course, you haven’t read the best parts yet!! Not even close!