The song for this chapter is Season of Love by Shiny Toy Guns
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I was sitting in the school cafe earlier today, minding my own business and getting some writing done, when I overheard a conversation at the table next to me that went something like this:
Guy 1: Jonas Brothers fangirls are the creepiest girls ever. What is with them?
Guy 2: No man, the Jonas Brothers fangirls are nothing compared to TWILIGHTERS.
-all guys murmur in unified agreement-
Guy 3: Yeah, they’re all way crazy over Edward Cullen.
-guys go silent-
Guy 2: Who’s Edward Cullen?
Guy 3, stammering: Oh, I, uh, I, uh, I read the first few pages. My sister had it. Uh. Uh.
Niccceeee. You don’t even see Edward’s name until page 20. Yet another closet TwilightGuy I’m guessing π
Anyhows, I managed to make it home in one piece in this chilling weather, and lo and behold Eclipse was here waiting for my return. Where I left off, Bella was with Jacob, watching the preparations for the war against the young vampires.
Oh Edward Cullen, what a poet. At the moment, I’m studying poetry as part of my English studies, so when I read lines like this:
“Listen to your heart fly,” he murmured. “It’s fluttering like a hummingbird’s wings. […]”
I’mΒ immediately reminded of poetry. There’s a musical quality to the way that Edward speaks. I’m sure everyone who’s read the books noticed this: he never just says:
“Oh look,” he huffed, “your heart’s beating. Whoop-de-doo.”
He’s got a special way of talking, which is easily reminiscent of the literature from the times when he was born. Again, this is something that sets Edward apart: he’s not trying to be like every other, normal guy. He’s trying to be different, to really show Bella that she means the world to him.
As usual, I chuckled at a very awkward-to-be-chuckling-at line:
“But that will always be what I want most, won’t it?” I challenged. “Blood, blood, and more blood!”
It’s striking to me, just how much the marriage means to Edward; as if anything big will change between them, since he is obviously dedicated to her, and she can’t bear the thought of leaving him. But there’s a depth to it, a commitment that Edward is seeking to make, in a very human way that one would think doesn’t apply to vampires. But I’m curious as to Edward’s reason. He can’t be simply doing this and so adamant about an actual marriage just because he is from the early 1900’s: it’s been so long since then, and qualms about societal norms would have vanished into his memory. After all, back in those days, anything resembling vampires was probably considered demonic anyway.
I get the feeling, though, that Edward has many reasons for wanting this: for even though it is obvious that he loves Bella, and his love will not change after they are married, he wants an actual, human connection between them: something normal, that binds them together by actual vows. He sees being a vampire as being ‘tainted’, and I feel that he sees his eternity with Bella as so important, he does not want their commitment to be built upon this tainted foundation, but rather upon a human marriage: one with a soul. After all, Edward and Bella are talking about forever in far more sense of the word than other humans being wed: theirs is a real and literal forever.
I noticed a sudden slew of emails the past few days, most of them telling me oh-how-much they wanted to hear my opinions on Chapter 20. This, as usual, was followed by a bunch of HA-HA-HA-ha-ha’s, which caused me a considerable amount of uncomfortable suspense for what I was going to find. Rest assured, I reacted in exactly the way my readers expected:
Ahem. Anyhow, we were back at the vampires and werewolves fighting something in some sort of a bloody battle. Yes, that’s the part I was reading.
I greatly enjoyed reading the comments on the last chapter post: people have so many different opinions on Jacob. But I feel I should clear it up somewhat and say that I don’t absolutely detest Jacob to his very core. It’s just sometimes, I find it annoying how he’s trying to get between Edward and Bella. I, for one, am a somewhat selfish guy. It would be very hard for me to deal with my girlfriend having a Jacob, and I might not even be able to deal with it at all. I would see it as Bella not being loyal to me, and hanging on to an alternative resort in case things ‘don’t work out’. But if there is such a large probability of things ‘not working out’ that she’s keeping this guy hanging on, then that would make me think that what we have isn’t as strong as I thought. I respect Edward even more, because he can actually bring himself to at least seem comfortable with Bella around Jacob so often.
I realize that the vast majority of my readers are girls, and I don’t know how to put this in a way that everyone will understand; since human emotions and feelings cross such a vast landscape, it is impossible to pin any one person down and say that they are the model for all guys. But I know that I would never be able to handle being Edward, if my girlfriend kept Jacob — even the bracelet from him would be enough for me to feel hurt. Similarly, I would never, ever be able to be a Jacob: this guy who keeps hanging around, pining away at somebody else’s girl, when she really truly wants to be with Edward. I don’t see myself, or any guy who has a decent sense of respect, being happy like that.
But the reason I don’t hate Jacob, through all this, is because he is, or at least seems to be, genuinely well-intentioned. It’s back to the abusive boyfriend situation I used as an example a few posts back: if Jacob seriously thinks that Bella staying with Edward is dangerous to her, then he has good reason to try and get her away. In fact, it’s best for him to do it. But the fact we all know is that Edward is unlike the rest of his kind, and wouldn’t let anything cause him to hurt Bella: as evidenced even more so by the bedroom episode that unfolded in this chapter π
Question for the comments: I’m curious to know, due to the bunch of emails I’ve gotten, who you think should play Aro in the New Moon film.
——NOTES——
– There have been additions to the FAQ page.
– The song is from the new Shiny Toy Guns album
– Followers of my Twitter will recall a conversation about ninjas earlier. The Twilight conversation I wrote about in this post came immediately afterwards from the same group π
275 Responses
I am totally with you about relationships. I am all or nothing, and don’t do the competition thing so if a guy I liked was digging on another girl and couldn’t let her go, I would ditch him.
You mentioned a “slew” of emails about your response to this chapter. (I’m actually more interested in your response to Chapter 22; it’s by far my favorite in Eclipse.) You can probably also expect a slew of comments in regards to Edward’s age. He’s really not as old as you mentioned, having been born in 1901.
i pictured aro, caius and marcus to be old men because of the way their skin was described so it was interesting to hear the rumor of ben barnes for the part. this post is probably pointless since i’m not sure who i’d pick to play aro. he just needs to be able to be cheery but with a touch of lunacy and menace at the same time. if aro was turned as a young man, then it’s going to be interesting to see how a young actor is going to look with withered skin and not supposed to be old.
Im not sure who I’d pick to play aro…. i remember a friend mentioning johnny depp, and there’s been rummors about ben barnes, but im not sure.
jacob does that because he wants to save bella, he wants to keep her human because he loves her and he wants to be with her, and if she becomes a vampire then it would be kind of impossible.
Hahah! You didn’t comment about Bella’s ‘demand? ;D
But anyways, I feel the same about Jacob too. I know that he hides his pain under his irritating attitude. But then again, it wouldn’t be right to force the truth out from Bella about how much she loved Jacob when he knows how Bella feels about Edward and that she wants Edward for eternity.
Aro? Oh boy, I really don’t know yet. I picture him as a very impish enemy where he portrays a very friendly gesture but inside he’s this very devil person who seeks war. Am I getting this right? Hahah.
I’ve no one in mind yet. :/
I would go with Tristan Jackson.. He’s not a well known actor and he’s only done double work, a few extra roles and some other things.. He can be found on IMDb.. I think he would be perfect and he’s not at all a hollywood type.. Plus it helps that he is hot enough to be a Twilight vampire…
I just had an epiphany two days ago. My Aro is Bill Nighy !
But of course, he will never be Aro, because he is already a vampire in Underworld.
Interesting. In your mini character analysis here, you say: “…it is impossible to pin any one person down and say that they are the model for all guys. But I know that I would never be able to handle being Edward, if my girlfriend kept Jacob.” You talk quite a lot about how you’d feel if you were Edward, but almost not at all about how you’d feel if you were Jacob.
There is something missing from your impression of Jacob that the Jacob sympathizers are getting. I think you’re having difficulty identifying with Jacob.
Really, that’s the crux of the matter for everyone–how much you like Jacob depends exactly on how much you identify with him. Sure, lots of people like little personality traits of Jacob–his sense of humor, how laid back he is, his innocence and youthful energy–but what really allows people to identify with Jacob is something else entirely. The thing you identify with most you found through the “abusive boyfriend” analogy. Yet, there’s a much bigger part that is absent here. The thing Jacob fans identify with most is simply his pain, I believe. Knowing that the one you love loves someone else. That’s an age old internal conflict, but one that everyone will feel differently about. Some have an extremely high degree of sympathy for characters in that situation (often due to personal experiences) and I guess others don’t. For some reason, I get the feeling women would have more sympathy for that sort of romantic pain than men, but I can’t explain why without resorting to gender stereotypes about romance. How frustrating. In any case, I’ve always had the feeling that you’re missing out on the depth of Jacob’s pain. My friends and I used to argue about who would really be hurt the worst if Bella died–Edward or Jacob. You might think the answer is obvious; Edward would be killing himself off somehow, of course, whereas Jacob probably wouldn’t. But Edward has always been more dramatic than Jacob anyway, and I don’t think outward actions are necessarily a fair measure of internal strife. The only conclusion I was able to come to from these discussions was that Edward and Jacob love Bella each in their own way, but more or less equally. Believing that Jacob probably loves Bella just as much as Edward makes Jacob’s case seem so much more tragic (an thus makes the story SO much better). There, now you have a practical reason to try to find it in your heart to sympathize with Jacob–it makes the triangle situation awful in every way when you like both rivals. Every event becomes heart wrenching. It’s awesome.
Wow this is a long comment. Sorry.
Well put, Danielle, and right on the nose for how I felt about Jacob.
I am remarkably unconcerned about the casting for Aro or any of the other “new” characters that will soon be introduced to moviegoers. I made myself far too crazy over things like that for Twilight and ended up being disappointed with the movie, but not the casting (though it’s true that some of the cast needs better direction). So, I’ll trust Weitz’s able directing for a thrilling adaptation of New Moon.
While I picture Aro somewhat older, I hope not to see someone actually elderly. Middle-aged, perhaps. If you’ve seen Hellboy II I could see the Volturi’s faces (particularly Aro) looking a bit like Prince Nuada’s (he’s 40): http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3427374848/nm0331577
I would make the link actually clickable, but I don’t know if I’m supposed to do that on here. Kaleb?
At any rate, I’m also on board with slightly obsessed’s comment about Chapter 22. We’ll all be anxiously awaiting your thoughts on THAT one, Kaleb. It’s HUGE!!!
Oh, it looks like it went ahead and linked it for me. Neat.
mmm…since I saw Interview with the Vampire,I’ve been imagining Aro with Antonio Banderas’ features…However, I think he might be too old for that role..
What about an Italian (or Italo-american) actor? I guess I have to think about a couple of names, though..
As for yor identifying with Edward more than with Jacob, I can see why you feel that way. If I were in Edward’s shoes, I’d probably behave very differently from the way he does, just like you said. However, I can’t blame Jacob, either. I mean, his pain is so sincere it is disarming; his affection towards Bella is so true and honest and vulnerable you are compelled to empathize. He can’t help being in love with her and he’s not strong enough to see Bella throw away the one-life shot to happiness ans safety he is offering her (to him, Edward is just threatening her health)…
I really don’t know who should play Aro. I wish Ben Barnes would get a part in New Moon somewhere, but I don’t know if I want him to be Aro. Maybe Demetri.
Umm…
Aro: i always pictured him as Sir Ian McKellan (tho i’m not sure sir Ian would do the role)
Marcus: he doesnt really talk so he’s a little more difficult…maybe Richard E. Grant, he was the father in Penelope, he could do that whole bored silence thing well i think…
Caius: for me he’s always been Bill Nighy, Bill just does that whole “evil-yet-seeming-nice-vampire-thing” in underworld
I mentioned in Sunday’s post that I think Christopher Lloyd would be PERFECT for Aro. One of the commenters above said we needed someone who’s “cheery but with a touch of lunacy and menace at the same time.” Ta-daaaaaa!
As for my thoughts on the love triangle, I can kind of understand Jacob’s perspective. One of my best friends is a guy, and I’d love to ask him out but I don’t think his girlfriend would appreciate that very much. However, I would never go as far as Jacob does in trying to break them up. The way I think about it, I wouldn’t really want to date a guy who left his girlfriend for me–because who’s to say I won’t end up as the girl he leaves for someone else??
I see your point of view, but I also think because of Edward leaving her, it was Jacob who picked up the pieces. Regardless of why Edward left, the reality of Jacob helping her to recover did make a difference. Plus it makes for some might wicked and funny sarcasm between the two of them.
I’m not sure who should play Aro– I agree Bill Nighy would be cool, but he’s already done the vamp thing and may not want to again.
Cillian Murphy I think would play a great Aro.
If you think this is the chapter everyone was most exited about then you are wrong. 22 is by far the one everyone is waiting for. π
I was waiting for you to get to this chapter! This chapter is my own little piece of heaven! Whenever I feel like my life sucks and all the guys on the planet are complete and total (you fill in the expletive you choose here), I re-read this chapter and my hope is restored. LOL very dramatic I know, but I do call this chapter “the most amazing chapter in literary history!”.
I think that Cillian Murphy would make a pretty great Aro. Also, Ben Barnes isn’t too bad. He’d be my second choice. =)
Aro is exactly David Bowie’s Hunky Dory persona, so… that’s who I want! But that’s not going to happen. π
Don’t worry, there are MANY of us who agree with you soooo much about Jacob, and who are very, very annoyed by him in Eclipse. And we are glad you are for E/B, you really understand their relationship. π
See, my problem with Jacob is he lacks respect. If Bella is supposed to be his best friend why is he trying to ruin her realtionship with the love of her life? You can use the argument ‘well he loves her too’ but see, Edward’s love has always been purer, The fact that he puts up with Jacob at all just proves that he would do anything for Bella. Would Jacob do the same? HECK NO, he would keep Bella away from Edward all the time.
I just don’t see any redeeming qualities in Jacob. Edward has always been more mature. He’s always told Bella she could leave him. Jacob’s…”love” is completely selfish. It’s always about what HE wants. Not what Bella needs and that is Edward.
Oh and I agree with you on Jacob, so don’t worry if you offend people. It’s your oppinion, say it! π
Ok. So I’m kicking myself for saying this, absolutly kicking myself. Mostly because I hate it when people compare Twilight to Harry Potter. I think they are both fantastic, but nothing alike and therefore should not be compared. With that being said, I don’t know what it is, but ever since the first time we saw Aro in New Moon I’ve pictured him looking like Severus Snape. I think it’s the hair, truly.
Aro has this character about him where he seems pleasant and willing to help, when he really only wants two things. Or people rather, Edward and Alice. The present and future working hand in hand, side by side. I think that is why I realate him to Snape’s character, the underlying evil.(However Snape is evil openly. lol)
So yeah. Shoot me, I know. But I’m still so caught up on the Dakota thing, I think she would be so fantastic. π
And is it just me, but does anyone else worry that the New Moon date will get pushed back? Because I really am starting to get nervous about that.
So, I don’t usually keep up with your website. Since you finished Twilight I mostly just skimmed your stuff mostly out of fear that you would turn into one of those annoying people who completely turns their back on Edward.
I’m really happy to see you’re a complete Edward/Bella shipper and you haven’t fallen under the trap of the “Swiss” mindset, though you seem to be censoring yourself from pressures of your readers. I didn’t completely expect you to feel sympathy for Jacob. Like in your quote “I donβt see myself, or any guy who has a decent sense of respect, being happy like that”, I too can’t imagine a guy being raised to be self respecting and respecting of women to be able to easily sympathize with the Jacob-position.
It seems to me that you have the opinion that most of us girls either totally love Jacob or straddle the line. I’m really not sure about your readership but the way you’ve worded this chapter makes me think that you’ve had tons of girls pouring in going on and on about how you just can’t understand “poor Jacob’s” position. The truth is is that there are even more girls out there who really detest Jacob and love Edward for the very reasons you give in this post. I don’t understand how anyone can sympathize with a person who does not respect Bella’s body or mind. Jacob manipulates her both physically and mentally through out Eclipse to try and push her into a lifestyle that she can’t live in whatsoever. In my opinion, throughout Eclipse, Bella has abused woman syndrome around him. She constantly think everything is her fault and won’t give him any of the blame. She even ends up forgiving him after he sexually assaults her. Seriously, even if my best friend since I was a baby did that to me and LAUGHED when I broke my hand trying to defend myself. There is a basic level of respect you should have for other human beings, and if you can treat their bodies as if they were mere objects that you can use and abuse, they you obviously do not have any respect for them.
Eclipse is the weaker or all the books for me, and I’m sure you will see why once you get to the end. One of the things that annoys me like crazy is that no one stops to think about the pain that Edward must be in with this back and forth that Bella keeps having with Jacob just because he’s the one the cries the loudest. Edward loves Bella to much to ever show her that what she is doing is wrong. He’s just that self sacrificing and selfless. I think that shallow readers do not stop to take the time to actually wonder about what Edward is really feeling. They think he’s some invincible rock that can put up with anything. I completely disagree. If anything the books show how much Edward still is very human with normal human emotions despite his unfortunate predicament.
Like you, I can not sympathize whatsoever with the Jacob position. I have loved and pined. I have had people that I have gotten close to just up and leave for someone else. But the point is that they were never MINE! Like Jacob, I never dated them, only pined from afar. We have all been in that situation and we’ve all gotten over it without sexually assaulting those that we supposedly care about. Without being so arrogant to constantly tell the person that they’re in love with us when they are so clearly in love with another. What most people don’t know the pain of is to see the person you love the most spend their time with another person that is always trying to get in their pants. -_- Seriously, when you actually have made a commitment with someone as both Edward and Bella have done with each other, it ALWAYS hurts worse.
Anyways, I understand your need to use careful language with this issue, but if you ever want to have an actual real non PC discussion, you should look up some Team Edward livejournal communities.
I’d say Ben Barnes for Aro
I have a lot of friends who don’t like Jacob. Mostly because they think he is childish and his bad moods are annoying. The thing people seem to forget when comparing Jacob to Edward is that Jacob is a 16-year-old kid. He is full of teenage angst. And I’m sure morphing into a werewolf every time he loses his temper doesn’t help. Edward is so much older and has experienced so much more than Jacob. It’s natural that he’s more mature about the whole thing. And Jacob is human while Edward is not, making Jacob’s reactions a lot more like that of a human teenager. Because that’s what he is. As far as Edward not being angry about Bella hanging out with Jacob, I think it’s because he’s willing to do pretty much whatever she wants. Bella’s his entire world, and what makes her happy is what he’s going to do, even if it’s something he has to grin and bear.
I sure wish my eyebrow could do that…….
I can’t wait to see your take on Chapters 25-26 which are, in my opinion, the two best chapters of the whole Twilight saga. I absolutely LOVE them…but I’m not sure how you will feel. It will either make you feel much more comfortable with Jacob’s role in all this, or it will make you an official member of Team Edward. I know that’s still a few chapters away, but I seriously CANNOT wait for you to read them!!!
So I have never commented before even though I never miss a post. But since we are talking about casting, I feel the need to share my thoughts. I’m sure I picture Aro, Caius and Marcus older than I should (I suppose they should be closer to Carlise’s age) but this is how I see them. Aro as Bill Nighy and Marcus as Peter O’Toole. And thanks to a previous post Caius as Ian McKellen. I doubt any of them would actually do the movie and I doubt any of them would be cast but when I read the books that is how I see them.
I think Ben Barnes would be an amazing Aro. *crosses fingers*
You think thats akward, wait till breaking dawn.
That chapter was one of my favs:) wait till BD;)
and for Aro:
two words:
Johnny freaking Depp..oops that was three:)
I love this Chapter!!! Its my favortie, followed by Fire and Ice.
My favorite line “Bella, will you PLEASE stop trying to take your clothes off?” Haha. Makes me smile.
I’m not sure about Aro, but as far as Marcus goes, I think that Christopher Lee would be fantastic!!!
Wait, sorry, I meant Caius. Not marcus….haha. Christopher Lee, for Caius. I get them mixed up.
I find it funny how you didn’t mention the “bedroom scene” until the very end. Haha!
I like Ben Barnes, but I always thought of Aro as being older. Ben Barnes is just too young to be Aro.
Alec Baldwin…not sure if he’s too old, but he played Parker in a Friends episode and the character is described as an “overly positive, zesty guy” and the way he played that character is immediately what I thought of when reading Aro’s responses from reading their minds in New Moon.
I absolutely agree with your opinion of Jacob. He’s OK sometimes but sometimes also really really annoying…
Not really sure who I want to play Aro….
I love Edward and Jacob both. They each show a different side to Bella. They both bring great things to the story.
One thing to keep in mind about Jacob is that he is only 16 or 17 years old. He’s young. He’s still learning about a lot of things.
As for who should play Aro, I think Ben Barnes would be awesome, but he seems a bit young. Johnny Depp would be cool too. π
Kaleb, you’re hilarious! I knew that you would find something other than the intimacy of this chapter to focus on, as you’ve stated before that you feel like some kind of creeper that shouldn’t be seeing this.
I, however, am way too much of a girl not to absolutely LOVE this chapter!
Here’s on thing I picked up on: the way that Stephenie deliberately says via Edward that he’s given various baubles to both Esme and Alice, but leaves out Rosalie. I think this shows even more how much they really don’t get along, and these are things that have occurred long before Bella came into the picture.
Also, the way he forces her to end the conversation by placing his hand over her mouth. So immature for someone of his age, haha. Also, the bit about never being able to sleep with her. I love that, even if it’s just the once, Edward is acting like a teenage boy! This is something he also has no real knowledge of, and definitely no experience with, so it makes complete sense that he would be acting so ridiculously. I think it’s the one chance we’ll have to see him like this, and I love it!
“Yes, but you’re such a bad liar that it doesn’t really count. Nobody believes you.” This is my favorite quote of the chapter. It was a necessary bit of humor placed in the chapter, which was getting just a little too serious. Also, good news for me. Since I can’t lie convincingly, it doesn’t really count as lying at all. π
I’m also waiting patiently for you to read Chapter 22. I’m also dying for your thoughts on Chapter 23. It’s the one time I’ve ever been mad at Edward.
As for Aro, I’ll just tack this on the end, and run before the tomatoes start flying… I guess it’s because of the skin issue, but I just can’t see the Patrons of the Arts as being young guys, I just see very distinguished older men. So, I say Anthony Hopkins. Now I’m running…
Why can’t guys just admit they like Twilight? Jeez. You are a role model for guys everywhere, Kaleb =)
I love the way Edward talks. And that’s one of my favorite lines. Glad you picked up on that.
I never did think about the reasons why Edward wanted to marry Bella. I thought part of it was because of the morals instilled in him from the early 1900’s, and another part was the fact he wanted Bella and him to be tied together even more, like more cement to their already solid relationship. But after reading your comments, I think my part two theory has a little more to it. Maybe he wants to tie her to him more, not only to bind together for their own love, but also to reassure himself that she will never leave him for a Jacob. Even though Edward says he would let her go, the thought terrifies him, and by getting married, it’s harder for him to lose her. Hmmm…intriguing.
I also love this chapter, and I was wondering how you would react to it lol. I see it makes you uncomfortable, which was actually really enjoyable to read.
Oh, and while I was reading I swore I saw your picture move, then I thought I was going crazy. But I kept seeing it out of the corner of my eye and to assure myself that I’m not insane, I stared at your picture until it moved again. It really freaked me out lol. Wait…it is moving, right?
I understand why Jacob is the way he is, and why a person like Jacob would act like that in similar, everyday situation, but still…he goes way too far too many times. Talk about abusive boyfriends…forcing Bella to kiss him is abusive. And it gets so much worse. Arghhhh, Jacob!
I don’t know who should play Aro. I haven’t cast the Volturi in my head unfortunately. I don’t know how I feel about the rumor of Ben Barnes playing him, I think he might be too young, even though make-up could change that. I just know I don’t want Antonio Banderas to play him. I am so sick of watching New Moon fan made videos on YouTube and seeing Antonio as Armand in Interview with the Vampire cast as Aro. It gets really old =/
I love you. You totally get it. Jacob is a selfish, manipulating asshole. I know you’re either too classy, or too scared, to say it that way, but he is. He’s a loser. No man acts this way. No decent man, I should say. Jacob abuses Bella, mentally, physically, emotionally, while Edward – though Jacob girls love to pretend otherwise – is a selfless, caring man that, to be honest, hardly exists in society. Most men would pummel anyone who sexually and physically assaulted their girlfriend, or who was trying to steal her away. Most would be unwilling, or unable, to tolerate her hanging out with that same male friend – especially such a borderline sociopathic one. They would get jealous or let their anger balloon until there was a fight, a break-up, etc. But Edward doesn’t do that. He respects (after a few lessons, of course, which are forgiven, because many men do not even learn after a hundred lessons; at least he does) Bella’s decisions, even though they hurt him, even though they make no logical sense and only make her miserable, and he did not cry or complain or manipulate or abuse or threaten to commit suicide if she continued, like an emo little wuss; instead, he handled it like a sane, mature person. Even better. Like a saint.
I just love that you understand these relationships and see through what the author and some of these fans are trying to dish to you. You are an independent spirit. I applaud that. You have NO idea. There are so many followers in this fandom, or people who are too afraid to speak their true mind. And this – some of your comments – are what results.
Most importantly, you give me faith in men, faith that they do respect’s a woman’s space and her body and her decision’s, without abuse and manipulation.
<3 You rock.
Team Edward!
Kaleb,
One of the funnest things about your blog site is reading the comments. You have such intelligent and great fans!
And I for one am glad that you are a “slow reader”. I think I will greatly miss reading your thoughts and comments when you’ve finished all four books in the series.
Until then, please keep going!
I always invisioned Aro played by Alan Rickman, but then I guess that would be too many Harry Potter connections π If not then my next pick would be Johnny Depp.
In answer to your question:
Gary Oldman, without a doubt. I saw Bram Stoker’s Dracula long before reading Twilight, and Oldman’s version of the Count is *exactly* what came to mind when I read Aro’s description, just with jet black hair.
OMC! Your eyebrow thingy in your picture creeped me out. I was reading the line under it when all of a sudden it caught my eye. I would have screamed if I could talk, but alas, I couldn’t.
Wow, the ninja-guys sound interesting to listen to.
-grabs random magazine and dark trench coat before teleporting and inconspicuously spying on them-
I agree about what you are saying about the whole Edward/Jacob paradox. I think that if it were the other way, I would very jealous of my boyfriend being that close to another girl. I mean, having friends of the opposite sex is fine, but when you are always worried about them or they are in your thpughts constantly it would make me uber jealous, and eventually mad. Especially when those thoughts happen during a date, or the equivilent. I understand that Jacob is trying to do what he thinks is best, but sometimes even the best intenetions go awry.
Can’t wait for it to get more akward……
for a long time now, I have always said that Dakota Fanning should be Jane. Summit seem to be agreeing with me if current rumours are anything to go by (and I really hope they are!)
but
Johnny Depp IS Aro…remember Capt. Jack? Johnny has proven that he can be both charming and a little creepy/odd! The very essence of Aro is his manipulative qualities.
(and I swear I don’t want Johnny Depp as Aro just so my two favourite male actors will be in the same movie!! xD)
My mental picture of Aro and the others is scewed by my first beleif that they were all physically old. Two of them have black hair. They couldn’t have dyed it.
I thinkt hat all the people who absolutly hate Jacob need to take a need breath and step back. Remember, he’s only 16. Edward is old, he’s had time to mature and such. Jacob is just making it up as he goes along because that’s all he can do, it’s all he knows how to do. His every instinct screams that Edward is dangerous. Is it so wrong of him to want to protect his best friend, the girl he loves?
I’m not Jacob’s biggest fan but at least I understand that he doesn’t have some evil agenda and isn’t trying to take Bella from Edward solely because he loves her. He wants to protect her, save her. Besides, Bella keeps encouraging him, hurting him and herself along the way.
Jacob is just doing what he thinks is best for Bella just like Edward did what he thought was best when he left in New Moon.
I’m an idiot. I said chapters 25-26….but I, also, meant chapters 22-23. THEY are the best. See, even teachers make mistakes!