The song for this chapter is My December by Linkin Park
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Every book, there has been that Certain Chapter that everyone seems to be anticipating me to read and comment on. In Twilight, it was the Meadow Scene. In New Moon, it was the dreaded Chapter 3. In Eclipse, it is obviously chapter 7. The majority of the comments on Chapter 6 weren’t even about that chapter: it was people pushing me along to get to chapter 7 sooner.
So, with that sort of anticipation lined up, I hesitantly slid into this one expecting something ginormously earth-shattering; examples being:
1. Edward and Jacob accidentally meet at a soda shop and talk through their problems, and suddenly are best buddies, or
2. Bella discovers she is actually descended from gnomes and can turn to stone, which she does, or
3. A character named Naleb Kation appears and saves the day from the quick approaching soldiers of General Grunksnot’s evil leprechaun armies, using only a book and his wits
Who me?
none of which I would have much comment on, as I would be too busy trying to make sense of what exactly Stephenie had been drinking whilst writing that part.
By the title of this chapter, I know that something is about to go wrong. Something is on Rosalie’s mind, and has been on her mind for quite a long time. She has been against Bella being turned into a vampire from the start — sometimes, the only one besides Edward. Thus when Rosalie tells Bella there is a reason behind her objections, I immediately knew that something terrible must have happened in her past to make her think that way.
And it is true: Rosalie’s history is a sad and dark one. You would think that by having everything she wanted, and by seeming to have a perfect, high-class life, that she would be happy – even that she should be happy. But it is obvious that Rosalie never was. While her friend was not as rich as she was, and did not associate with the same high-class crowds, Rosalie is jealous of her because she actually found a way to be happy, even without as many possessions. By having everything, Rosalie only wanted more, when all she really wanted was happiness: something her parents’ money could not give her.
It is through this that Rosalie was nearly killed by a man whom she thought would be fit as a husband — blinded to his true nature, perhaps, by his wealth and power. The stark reality also is that if she had not killed Royce and his friends, because of their social stature, most likely there would have been no justice done to any of them.
Suddenly, I can really understand why Rosalie seems to be so angry at Bella. She has a choice that Rosalie would give anything for, and yet it appears that Bella is ready to throw it away at the first chance she gets. Rosalie was raised in want of nothing; but the one thing she wants is the one thing she can’t have.
Despite the fact that I have been a bit against Jacob lately, in favor of Edward, I can’t help but feel thrilled that he appears out of nowhere to steal Bella away. They seem to be getting quite a plan down. But as the next chapter is called Temper, I have a feeling that Edward will not be far behind…
Question For The Comments: What was your favorite chapter out of Twilight, New Moon, or Eclipse? (not Breaking Dawn because I’m not there yet 😀 )
——NOTES——
– Posts will be scattered this week as I get ready for my trip to the premiere in LA.
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I hope you get lots of reading done on the plane. It’s making me crazy waiting for you to get to my favorite parts!
Oh, my favorite Chapter in Eclipse is definitely “Fire and Ice”. I think it’s like 22 or 23. I can’t wait until you get to that part Kaleb!!!
For me, like Chapter 13 in Twilight and Chapter 3 in New Moon, Chapter 22 is definitely the defining chapter in Eclipse.
Personally, by far, the BEST chapter in this book is chapter 20!!!!!!! 🙂
I will be so excited when you get there!
Referring to Caitlin’s post, “Fire and Ice is really good as well, but I still think 20 is better. I can’t recall the title right now.
I can’t tell you how jealous I am that you’re going to the premier!
My favorite chapter is Compromise, chapter 20 in Eclipse. I obviously can’t elaborate, but that chapter is absolutely amazing every time I read it.
This exchange between Rose and Bella is interesting, certainly informative, and you finish feeling enlightened. I suppose I still think it is sad Rosalie chooses her anger at Bella’s personal choices over familial harmony. I guess Rose never anticipated having to come face to face with her deepest desires being tosses aside like garbage. I do wish, however, that she realized they are her desires. Bella’s priorities are so different. But there has to be someone to rock the boat, I guess.
My favorite is Chapter 22 in Eclipse, “Fire and Ice”.
So good, but obviously I can’t really say anything here. 😉
I just can’t wait to hear what you have to say about that chapter!
I really do love the end of Chapter 7, but that may just be because I love Jacob. 🙂
Have fun in LA! (Jealousy ensues…)
My favorite chapter in the series is definitely Fire and Ice from Eclipse. You’ll see why soon enough.
I guess I’m not that great of a fan because I don’t remember the chapters off by heart!
I’m going to go off and read the Fire and Ice chapter because I can’t remember it!
I loved the meadow chapter in Twilight, the Volturi chapters in New Moon and the last page of Breaking Dawn, haha.
That’s all I remember, oh and one in Eclipse I think.
I truly understood where Rosalie was coming from in this chapter, Bella really needs to think her decision to become a vampire through very carefully because she’s blinded by the idea of ‘Edward forever’. Disregarding the fact that she cannot sleep, can’t have children, can’t cry, has a constant thirst and will be cut off from all of her human family and friends. It is a big cost, and she has a way out with Jacob. I think this book is ultimately about her two choices of lives and which one she will choose. She’s throwing away what Rosalie would do anything for so easily.. it MUST hurt.
I don’t know if I’ve spoiled anything, hopefully not.
Poor Rosalie 🙁
Im gonna have to say chapter 20 also :] i love it!! Favorite part.. I cant wait for you to read it!
Twilight- Chapter 14 Mind Over Matter
The first night Edward spent in her room (with her knowing). Everything was just so open between them. Talking so openly. Some of my favorite quotes from this chapter. More importantly, he stayed…
New Moon- Chapter 23 The Truth
They both realize how much each of them needs the other and.. Edward proposes! Wow. Snuff said…
Eclipse- Chapter 20 Compromise
You’ll see why… hehe.
I think you’ll like Fire and Ice though. It’s a good one…
Chapter 20 of Eclipse, without a doubt.
I think that close runners up are chapter 13 of Twilight, and chapter 23 of New Moon. But yes, “Compromise” is by far my favorite chapter of all, and not only because of the ending.
(Gosh, Kaleb, you’re probably going crazy about how much longer you’ve got until you hit the 20’s of Eclipse, aren’t you? More motivation for you to read faster, I guess.)
it’s me again. haha.
OMG i totally forgot about Chapter 20!!! ugh. how silly of me. hahahaha *definitely* one of my fave chapters. i think one of the reasons i liked it so much (aside from the obvious to those of you who have read it lol) is how Edward has *no idea* what Bella is doing at first. i always crack up when i read the part where he “realizes”. hehehe.
yes yes. can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this one either Kaleb.
This chapter is one of my favorites, but not one of my tops. It like because you get hear another story about the cullens. You learn of Roselie’s life before she was a Vampire. I mean we already heard Edward’s, Alice’s, and Carlise’s.
My all time favorites though would have to be these….
From Twilight of course would chapter 13 the meadow. The reason behind is that Edward finally just lets down his walls and lets Bella all the way in. He realizes that he can just be himself around her. It sets the whole series into motion.
From New Moon it would be Chapter 23 or 24. The tie together. I like these chapter because Edward is back, not only back, but back to being himself. He see even clear that now he has bella in his life again, he truly can’t live without her. Plus the marriage prosal and Bella response is great, very funny.
Finally for Eclispe would have to be chapter 20 compromise. I really can’t give my reasons behind this one until later and you have read the chapter.
Chapters 8 and 22 are my favorites from Eclipse!
hands down, chapter 20 eclipse, compromise… just thinking about it makes me smile.
and fire and ice comes in a close second.
‘none of which I would have much comment on, as I would be too busy trying to make sense of what exactly Stephenie had been drinking whilst writing that part.’
Ahaha! I hope you’re not referring to alcohol. Mormon, remember? 😀
Ah, jeez. I’m trying to remember what happens in the next chapter. Sigh, I’ll just go check.
Ohhh. I see. Well, I can’t ruin it for you, but now I know. Ahh. 🙂
My favorite chapter is from Eclipse. Chapter 22, Fire and Ice. Did you read that poem at the start of Eclipse? I love it.
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I’ve tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
Awesome.
I thought of my favorites form Twilight and New Moon.
For Twilight it would have to be… Chapter 8, Port Angeles. But my favorite Twilight quote is, “I’m not thirsty today, honestly.” From the meadow scene.
New Moon… Chapter 3, The End. Very sad, but the best chapter in my mind. It has my favorite New Moon quote: “It will be as if I’d never existed.”
Yeah… I just wasted another bit of space. 🙂
well, i’d definitely have to say that the Meadow Scene is my favorite from Twilight, and then 23–The Truth–is my favorite from New Moon. and i’m following in everyone’s footsteps when i say chapter 20 in Eclipse. when i read you say: “In Eclipse, it is obviously chapter 7″, i actually said out loud–no it isn’t! it’s Compromise!” haha. i’m also going to follow everyone else and say Fire and Ice as well, but i’m going to stray from the group and say that 2nd place for me is a tie with chapter 15–Wager. i LOVE me a jealous Edward… 🙂
anyway, i just had to say that. enjoy deciding your own favorite chapters 🙂
chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20 chapter 20
… there is no denying it …
hands down my favorite in eclipse
😉
and we all know why!
hehehe
Chapter 23 in New Moon, the only reason I read New Moon is to get to that chapter… The point when Bella finally realizes how much Edward loves her. It’s perfect.
Good call this list.
Twilight: Chapter 8 Port Angeles
New Moon: Epilogue Treaty (but chapter 16 Paris is a good second)
Eclipse: Epilogue Choice (but chapter 15 Wager is a good second)
Breaking Dawn: Chapter 13 Good Thing I’ve Got a Strong Stomach
Different choices overall I see. But I like the tension ! And Jake !
In Twilight, I think my favorite chapter is the one titled “The Cullens”, where Bella goes to Edward’s house for the first time. And I love the part that Esme tells her story in…. and the same where Edward tells Carlisle’s (which is part in “The Cullens” and part in “Carlisle”)
In New Moon, I think my favorite is just after Edward leaves and it’s like “October. November. etc”. I mean, I despise that part and cry each time I read it, but the simplicity of it shows more emotion as if she had written pages about Bella’s torture while Edward was away, before Jacob.
In Eclipse, I think chapter 13… and 7.
Hm *seems to enjoy chapters of a certain topic*
I do like this chapter because like someone else mentioned, we get to understand another Cullen’s past.
However my faves are
Twilight- Mind over Matter…love the Meadow of course but the carefree way Edward is in her room, is just too cute.
New Moon- The Vote… I think it’s funny how Bella is determined to get to the Cullens w/ or w/o Edwards help and then how he breaks Emmett’s fave TV (you’d have to read FAQ’s on Steph’s page to know that)
Eclipse-serious tie between
20-Compromise… for all the reasons previously stated and for Bella’s new “weapon” please… lol
and 22-Fire and Ice… love the openness between the characters…
Looking forward to your comments on both of those! Have a great week!
My favorite chapters are…
Twilight-Chapter 23: Angel. I have memorized, yes MEMORIZED, half this chapter, word for word. I love it.
New Moon-I can’t remember the exact chapter number or name, but its when Edward finally makes it back. I love how hes telling Bella that he lied. It makes me feel good that everything finally got resolved.
Eclipse-Chapter 20: Comprimise. Like everyone else, I just love it!!!
Well, now you have another chapter to look forward to!! Lots of people want you to get to chapter 20!!!
In Twilight i actually kinda prefer ‘mind over matter’ (chapter 14 ) to the meadow scene… maybe. I also love port angles.
I New Moon i loved the entire climax including the volturi
In Eclispe definatly 20-comprimise and 22- Fire and Ice.
The thing I found really interesting about Rosalies story is that the way its written. I as a reader, imagine the entire thing cinematically like a flashback, with all the charcters speaking their own lines,when really its Rosalie actually speaking in first person for the other ‘characters’ in her memory. It brings back a quote that stephenie said during the mtv videos that when she was writing it she ‘saw the whole thing in {her} head like a movie’
anyway…
Great work!
Oh no, Kaleb its the fire and ice chapter thats everyones waiting for trust me.
I don’t know about favorites, but I have to say some of my favorite chapters are the ones where Bella and Edward actually have a chance to be alone and talk. So, in Twilight, the restaurant and drive home from Port Angeles, and of course the meadow. In New Moon, right after Bella and Edward return to Forks after he almost killed himself. And in Eclipse and Breking Dawn there are a couple chapters I have a couple favorites but I won’t talk about those of course.
While I agree with the chapters mentioned here so far, I’m amazed that no one has listed the very next one: Chapter 8 Temper. In my book, it’s almost as good as Chapter 20 but of course I can’t go into detail for Kaleb’s sake…
In Twilight, it’s the meadow scene, in New Moon, Edward and Bella on the plane, and in Eclipse, I guess it is… that sex-talk chapter, ’cause I laughed my ass off.
Twilight= Confessions and Interrogations
New Moon= The Truth
Eclipse= Fire and Ice
🙂
I’d have to say, in New Moon, my favorite chapter was when Edward left. I know that sounds horrible, but when I started reading Twilight, my boyfriend, (now just friend), had just moved to another country and we haven’t been as close as we were. I felt like I could relate to what Bella was feeling. I think I actually cried throughout the whole chapter. A good release that I had been needing.
And Stephanie Meyer gave me hope as the chapters moved on, because Bella started to get her life back together, even though Edward was always on her mind. She found a friend in Jacob, and even though while reading, I hated Jacob, I am starting to realize that she needed him. She would have been in the dark even longer without her sun.
As for Eclipse, well, I’ll keep my favorite chapter secret for now. 😉
Fire and Ice FOR SURE!
its interesting that you see Temper and automatically think Edward but you are forgetting something very important about the other supernatural beings in the Twilight series 😉
its hard for me to choose a favorite chapter for any of the books but i will try. For Twiight it will have to be the Meadow, New Moon the chapter when Bella wakes up after sleeping for a long time after getting back from Italy (cnat remember the chapter name or number) and for Eclipse it will have to be Chapter 20 Compromise (Fire and Ice is a close second).
Now Kaleb im counting on you to help me procrastinate from preparing for my moot (a mock court debate type thing, im in law school) and my 6000 word paper. so keep on reading!
I agree with you Kathy, Chapter 8 (“Temper”) in Eclipse is one of my very favorites, maybe even topping Chapter 20. So hurry up and get there Kaleb so we can get your take on it too!
in Twilight… i do like chapter 13, but something about The Angel chapter makes that my favorite one.
In New Moon… probably the last chapter, Vote.
And in Eclipse… I’m a bid fan of Fire and Ice or Compromise. Cant wait til you read those!!
Twilight– Ch13 Port Angeles
New Moon Ch 23 The Truth
Eclipse– Ch22 Fire and Ice =D
Fire and Ice is my favorite chapter in the whole series. =DDD
um well thats a pretty tough qestion for me… i love everything. Although my 1st fav part would have to be in Twiligh when the first meet in the lab class. and my 2nd fav part is in Braking dawn.. but i will not spoil you dont worrie. so outta the whole saga those are my fav parts… oh and love the bella and edward on the side of ur web site now thats awsome.
Twilight: it’s a tie between Ch. 13 Port Angeles, and Ch. 23 The Angel
New Moon: The Truth and Vote are both amazingggg!
Eclipse: Definitely Ch. 20 Compromise. It’s my favourite chapter in the entire series!
Twilight: Chapter 13, hands down!
New Moon: Gah! This is a hard one! Probably the entire part with the Volturi!
Eclipse: Okay, there are many – Unhappy Ending, New Born, Compromise, Fire and Ice, Monster, Ethics, and the Epilogue (Can you tell it’s my favorite book? Hahaha)
Seriously though… those Eclipse chapters I listed above are the best in the book (in my opinion) Hope you love ’em too!
Eclipse, Chapter 20. “Compromise.”
Hands down, my all-time favorite from all four books.
If you think Chapter 7 in Eclipse is “THE Chapter”, wait until you get to 20 and 22- the best two chapters in the entire book by a landslide 😉
13, Twilight, The Truth, New Moon, and Fire and Ice for Eclipse.
If you mean my favorite out of all three… Then probably Fire and Ice because you already KNOW Bella, by Eclipse you should hope so, but in Fire and Ice you learn more about Edward *various screams of excitement sound alarmingly close* and then Jacob *snarls*, which is interesting to see their viewpoints, where all Bella knows is that she can’t understand why Edward and Jacob argue.
I think something in that made sense : )
Twilight, chapter 14: The night Edward and Bella spend together for the first time. The first time I stayed with my fiance it was magical in many ways (no i am not being a pervert here) That and I love nothing more than when couples talk about things.
New Moon toss up between 21 and 24: I love the inhumaness displayed during chapter 21. Everyone who reads this series who are not regular reades of fantasy seem to not get that these people are scary vampires. But chapter 24 was very tense for me as I waited to hear what everyone thought of Bella.
no spoiler!
Eclipse chapter 20 and 24: 20 because that is something I yearn for. and 24 because I kept flipping the pages too fast to read I was so intent.
Rose’s story is interesting – but this chapter is no where close to the importance of Fire and Ice! That is the best chapter in the whole series.
I actually really like the chapter when we hear Jasper’s story, but I can’t remember the title.
Here’s my list.
Twilight- Pretty sure it’s Mind Over Matter.
New Moon- Don’t remember the title, but the chapter when she first gets to Edward in Italy.
Eclipse- Fire and Ice, but Compromise is good too 🙂
Breaking Dawn- I don’t remember the number, and I won’t say the title because it gives it away. But it’s amazingly descriptive.
Hey Kaleb,
I never thought about Rosalie’s speach that way, all I got was that she was raped, left for dead, and changed and regrets every minute of it. I never thought about the other stuff…
My favorite chapter in Twilight is the meadow scene, of course. New Moon is the chapter when everyone in Voltera is trying to make her lunch, or when Edward Proposes to her. And Eclipse would have to be “Compromise” or the chapter right after Fire and Ice(at least I think that is what it is, I don’t have my book with me at the moment)
Have fun in LA! I love it there, but of course I don’t ever have an extra two thousand or more dollars just lying around for the chance to fly across the country. That would be equal to how much I make in a year at work.
Can’t wait till the next post!
Twilight – Chapter 23 The Angel
New Moon – Chapter 16 Paris
Eclipse – it’s a tie between Chapter 20 Compromise (blush) and Chapter 22 Fire and Ice
Chapter 20, “Compromise” in Eclipse. I will go so far as to say it is the best chapter in literary history!!
Twilight- The Cullens
because I just love Alice and this chapter is where she really gets introduced :]
New Moon- The Visitor
because Alice finally comes back :]
Eclipse- Fire and Ice.
Wow, your expectations for this chapter were sweet. I wish one of those had happened, particularly the Naleb Kation one haha.
This really isn’t THE CHAPTER to look forward to in Eclipse, it’s just one of the more intense ones, thanks to the lovely cliffhanger on chapter six. THE CHAPTER to look forward to is Fire and Ice. I can’t remember what chapter number it is, but Fire and Ice is the one everyone remembers from Eclipse. It’s the culmination of the book.
Here are my personal favorite chapters:
-Twilight: Chapter 23 The Angel
-New Moon: Chapter 20 Volterra or Chapter 23 The Truth
-Eclipse: Chapter 20 Compromise or Chapter 22 Fire and Ice
Ok, I’m going to say something else. Everyone seems to keep saying the Chapter 20 is the chapter they love and they think you will love also. The problem with that is, it is sort of a “girly” chapter, if you catch my drift. It’s basically Edward-swoon the whole time. So I have a feeling you won’t like it as much as you would like another chapter, such as Fire and Ice. I know that Fire and Ice will be the chapter that YOU should look forward to. If you put fangirl-ness aside, Fire and Ice is still the best chapter of the book.
Beeep, wrong. The main chapter of Eclipse is Chapter 22, Fire & Ice. I’ve been waiting since I first found this site (mid Twilight) for you to reach it. I’m so obsessed I can recite the introduction poem at the start of the book called ‘Fire & Ice’ by memory. My friend has my copy of Eclipse, but I’ll put it here anyway:
Some say the world will end in fire;
Some say in Ice;
From what I’ve tasted of desire;
I hold with those who favour fire;
But if it had to perish twice;
I think I know enough of hate;
To say that for destruction ice;
Is also great;
and would suffice
It may not be word perfect, but it’s still impressive!