The song for this chapter is Mr. Brightside by The Killers
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Thanks to my new video yesterday, I’ve had quite a few chuckles at some of the outrageous guesses as to what epic things I have in The Box. I’ve had even more fun with the comments on the video page, such as those resembling:
“OME I HOPE IT’S RPATTZ’S HAIR, SO I CAN EAT IT!!!1!”
Poor Rob. It must feel odd waking up in the morning, knowing that somewhere in the world, there is a fangirl who desires nothing more than something growing on the top of your head.
Anyhow, I had a feeling that Jacob was simply trying to manipulate Bella again in the previous chapter; it didn’t take Edward’s mind-reading and quick analysis to tell me that either. There’s desperation at work here. Jacob’s ready to do anything possible to convince Bella that he’s worth keeping: either as a lover or as a friend. I’m sure he prefers the former, but he would rather have one than neither. At least it gives him a certain amount of hope.
Edward is one of eternal patience: perhaps foolhardy, in that aspect. He just watched his girlfriend kiss another guy, who could very easily be his archenemy if not for her intervention. What even prompts him to remain so composed? I speak often of Bella hurting herself by keeping Jacob around, but one could very easily point to Edward: he keeps taking Bella back with no regard whatsoever to how she is treating him. Love is blind, they say. But perhaps Edward’s isn’t such a blind love, but rather he believes that it is his just punishment for leaving Bella:
“But…when I left you, Bella, I left you bleeding. Jacob was the one to stitch you back up again […] I may gain forgiveness, but that doesn’t let me escape the consequences.”
People have written to me before, saying that this is the reason Edward allows Bella to spend so much time with Jacob, despite the fact that it must pain him to see them together. Edward blames himself for it, since Jacob was the one to pick Bella back up after Edward left in New Moon. And it is true — Edward was the one who left, and Jacob simply stepped in, expecting to finally have his chance now that Edward was gone. It might even be considered harsh for Edward to even think that he could leave Bella and then return, expecting for things to be mended back as they once were. But how long will his punishment continue? When will he come to accept that the wounds perhaps are healed, and he has paid his due?
For Bella, keeping Jacob is almost like leaving a cast on your arm long after the broken bones have healed: perhaps you would have come to lean on its support, but while it is still there, you will never be able to fully recover. It leaves me to wonder which stage Bella is really in. Is she still hurt, and needs Jacob to keep her together while her heart heals itself; or has she already healed, but does not want to remove him for fear she will fall apart again?
I just love it how Edward can see the action from so far away, channeled through the minds of the werewolves back to him like some sort of television feed. It’s amazing how they planned it out, so that he could be far away with Bella and yet still see and hear what is going on through the minds and eyes of the others who are actually there fighting. I can imagine it so well as a scene in the film, flashing back and forth from the epic vampire and werewolf battle nearby.
One of the most curious and most-easily-taken-out-of-context lines in the entire book was this:
“Only a few yards away from that fight, Edward and Victoria were dancing”
I know Edward is quite the fellow, but dancing in the middle of a war…with the woman who wants to kill your future wife? Tsk, tsk.
And then, there is the battle. The glorious, amazing battle in the clearing near the rocks and what’s left of the tent. I reveled in this vampire battle: silently mouthing to myself ‘Finally, finally!’ as all the paragraphs and paragraphs of how perfect Emmett and Edward are; and the chapters upon chapters of Jacob trying to win back Bella; and the pages and pages of description of the scintillating muscles on Edward smooth arms…finally became worth it for any male readers of Eclipse. June 30, 2010, will be marked upon my calendar, as the day I finally get to see this epic scene in the theater 😀
I will also now admit to a mistake in my last post. In error, I had said that Chapter 23 might be my favorite from Eclipse. Unfortunately for Chapter 23, it has now been replaced by the great, glorious, and vampire-battle-filled Chapter 24.
Question for the comments: Do you think (at this point in the book) that Bella is still hurting from Edward leaving her, and needs Jacob to keep her together; or has she already healed, but does not want to remove him for fear she will fall apart again? Both?
——NOTES——
– Only 3 more chapters in Eclipse: this means the customary PICK THE SONG FOR ECLIPSE poll will be happening very soon! Start thinking about which songs you’ll nominate because the selection process starts TOMORROW!
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I think that Bella is all healed but doesn’t realize it, so she is afraid that if you remove Jacob she’ll fall apart again. Which I can see her point & all but it’s not fair to any of the three cause in the end she’s still hurting all of them…
(Actually despite being a girl & all I enjoyed this chapter as well I mean Stephenie Meyer sure has a way to make a fighting scene interesting!)
I definitely think it’s the latter, that Bella is healed, just afraid that if she lets jacob go, she might fall apart without him. He’s kind of like her crutch. Since she was hurt, he’s been the one holding her up, keeping her from falling so far down again. She’s come to depend on him so much, she’s scared to take the few steps on her own again, just in case she can’t do it.
I remember being so outraged by this chapter. I believe I was yelling at the book while sitting on my living room couch. My dad was a little more than concerned for my sanity.
the fight scene was epic. I do love me a good fight scene.
I think Bella is healed from Edward’s mistake, but now she is suffering the pain and consequences of loving Jacob so deeply.
Anyway, great post, as always. Can’t wait for you to start on Breaking Dawn.
i think that bella is still hurtng from edward leaving her. That is why she acts selfish by asking edward to stay with her during the battle. She is terrified of losing him again. and jacob was her comfort zone when edward did leave so i believe thats why bella wants him around.
i can’t believe you’re almost done with the third book. dang, time flies. hope you’re well, darling.
(i’m sorry, my brain is fried. i’ve written 4 papers in two days and it’s almost 2 am here. i’ll refrain from calling you darling.)
love from nyc,
katie
I think it is neither. Bella doesn’t want to hurt Jacob because she knows how heart-wrenching the experience is, and being the generally selfless creature she is, she puts off hurting anyone if she can help it. She realizes the selfish aspect of it, however, when she has the epiphany that she is hurting Jacob by not reciprocating his same variety of feelings. At this point she feels she can’t have both (the situation is exacerbated by the whole vampire vs. werewolf conflict) and by this time Edward and Jacob have both become significant figures in her life. (Both have welcomed her into their respective “secret communities”, and that, I’d imagine, would forge nearly indissoluble bonds). The former has more weight, but in some ways, the latter is just as important. Bella finds herself at a crossroads that she had been putting off for a long time, and just like most people, though she knows her decision, she avoids finalizing it until the last possible moment. Edward’s guilt does factor in, but another facet of his nonchalance is that in spite of the potential choice of Jacob, Bella picks EDWARD and agrees to marry EDWARD. This choice reinforces, gives more weight to, and adds more depth to Edward and Bella’s entire relationship.
Well since you asked my opinion.. I look at Jacob as more of Bella’s crutch than as her cast… I think she knows she is healed from Edward leaving her and I don’t think it the fear of falling apart again. She has had Jacob in her heart for so long now that she depends on him to help her through things, while she can still move herself, he helps her and she’s afraid without him she might fall. I don’t think it’s the fear of the pain I think it’s the dependency of the help. Jacob is a part of her and though it may be smaller than Edward’s part he is still a part. You don’t need a cast to still be on crutches but if you have been hurt you need them to move on. Even knowing that it hurts Edwards to have Jacob around she still needs him. Of course there are parts of these books when I think Bella might be bi-polar but still… It’s almost like being in a relationship and still being friends with an ex. You will always love your ex but not in the same way you love the person that you are with. But they are still a part of your life and to lose them is like losing a part of you. They have helped you grow into the person you are now no matter what point of your life they were in.
Of course I’m just rambling and I don’t really know how much of this really makes any sense to anyone but it is almost 2 in the morning…lol
Loved the post. This made me laugh so much:
‘I know Edward is quite the fellow, but dancing in the middle of a war…with the woman who wants to kill your future wife? Tsk, tsk.’
*sigh* Jeez, Edward. Some standards, please?
Oh, and this:
‘finally paid off for any male readers of Eclipse’
Finally. Ahahah. Poor you. Though, I must admit, the battle scenes are some of my favorites. Truly, I only read Twilight for the fantasy side of it.
I think that, from an objective point of view, Bella is ridiculous for keeping Jake around. However, from her perspective… well, it makes a lot of sense. She can’t be sure of Edward or Jake. Edward might just leave again, and Jake might imprint. It’s more likely that only one would happen (although Bella does have terrible luck), so then she would have someone there for her. If she chose Jake and Edward was forced to leave (by her, I suppose), then Jake imprinted, who would she go to? If she made Jake leave and went with Edward, who’s to say Edward wouldn’t leave for some other reason again? It’s quite the pickle. 😉
I think that she is healed, but she wants to keep Jacob close just in case Edward leaves again…
Oh! and I have the same camera! It rocks!!! great choice!! 😀
I agree with Nicole now. My opinion before was that she was healed just that she was scared to let go of Jacob. Kind of like the quote you used.
“But…when I left you, Bella, I left you bleeding. Jacob was the one to stitch you back up again […] I may gain forgiveness, but that doesn’t let me escape the consequences.”
But you cut some of it out. There’s a part where he says that those stitches are bound to leave a mark on you. And that’s how I see the triangle relationship between the three. Edward left Bella, Jacob stitched her up and now she needs both, but she cant really decide since they’re loyal to her.
I love this chapter too. This has the best fight scene. It’s not as epic as New Moon (in my opinion). But it sure is the best fight scene. I love it! I think I had to read it twice because I was so excited! Like Victoria said, Stephenie Meyers sure does know how to write fight scenes.
This has got to be my favourite part in your post.
I reveled in this vampire battle: silently mouthing to myself ‘Finally, finally!’ as all the paragraphs and paragraphs of how perfect Emmett and Edward are; and the chapters upon chapters of Jacob trying to win back Bella; and the pages and pages of description of the scintillating muscles on Edward smooth arms…finally paid off for any male readers of Eclipse. June 30, 2010,
I love it!
Going along with the fact that I don’t believe Bella is really in love with Jacob (assuming that she’s really confused, mainly because of her previous consideration that Edward would NOT be coming back, as well as Jacob’s attitude of the situation and physical presence), I don’t think it’s either, actually. I think if anyone considers what would happen if they lost their best friend, it would be truly heart-wrenching, especially because (up until now) Bella really only saw him as a good friend, regardless of his feelings for her. She had been trying to hold on to that so hard, and until their kiss, she was even realizing that it was time to finally let him go, because she couldn’t have him as just a friend–he would always want more.
So I think Bella’s need for Jacob is actually an attempt as salvaging a friendship that she values so highly. Jacob would create his own hole, but not for the same reasons. She has put time and effort into their relationship, as anyone would with a best friend, and that’s not something easily written-off.
Bella says so herself that she is selfish and that’s why she is keeping Jacob around.
Is she healed? Not fully- because there are parts of her that still feel the emptiness when Edward is not with her. She doesn’t need Jacob there now with Edward back-but she’s not letting him leave either for the fact that he left once what if it happened again?
Bella is healed an has trust in Edward but could it be that pushing away a friend like that could hurt just as much? As the love of a friend is also important as the love of a lover She needs them both to be whole.
First of all, how did I miss the memo on when Eclipse is coming out in theaters?! That’s my 31st birthday- never thought that would be such a great one to look forward to! Ha!
As for Bella- no she is healed up fine but Edward is right, those stitches leave their mark and really connect her to Jacob. She doesn’t want to hurt Jacob and she does want him in her life, but now realizes that may not be possible if she doesn’t want to keep hurting him.
She doesn’t care about hurting herself- she feels she deserves whatever punishment kissing Jake brings from Edward – it’s hurting Jacob that I think has kept her from admitting how deep her love for him is. And know that she has felt it and realizes it’s still not enough….
Eclipse is my favorite book- and like you- my favorite chapter kept changing as I got further into the book. I love how Stephenie’s writing really makes you feel like you are there at the fight. There is still a lot of book left- maybe not by number of chapters- but by how deep they run. I can’t wait to read your comments, as usual!
Take care,
Jamey
I think Bella’s completely recovered from the hurt when Edward left, and is ascertained that he did it thinking it’ll be the best for her. She is confident by now of Edward’s love, that was her epiphany in new moon. So I don’t think she was keeping Jacob just in case.
It was Jacob that kept Bella alive while Edward was gone. But I can’t completely agree with Edward, Jacob didn’t and couldn’t stitch the hole in Bella’s heart, he just made it easier to bear. No wonder why it’s still Edward all the way for Bella… but Jacob will always have a piece of her, for having made it easier for her, for having been her sun, for being there when she needed someone. I guess that’s why Bella can’t really say “no” to Jacob, to totally ignore him, although she wanted, for Edward’s sake. There’s actually nobody to blame, that’s how love works, I guess.
I don’t know. Somethings you don’t heal fully from. No matter how [near]perfect or amazing the person you’re with is there may still be parts that end up permanantly broken.
I would have to say a bit of both. A person does not heal that fast.
i don’t think it’s any of the TWo..personally..i believe..Bella has very well healed..further she knows that Edward will never leave her again..she is with jacob because during new moon they formed a bond that was very deep…they became those great friends[from Bella’s POV atleast*grins]..she truly cares for Jacob and at this point of time she doesn’t wan’t jacob to be hurt and that is because she and jacob are really close to each other..but thereis one thing im very sure abt…if and only ‘If’ bella knew how much she was hurting edward by doing this she wouldn’t have done sooo..and this is the first time i think that Kaleb ur taking it in the wrong way..!!
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Um…I think Bella is in love with Jacob, but is also in love with Edward. Jake helped her through the brokenness, but then she fell in love with him. This is not more brokenness.
Kaleb, I was Team Edward through the first time I read New Moon. After you finish the series, go back and re-read them, and you might see Jacob differently.
One last thing…I love that song. Hmm, I should get back into suggesting songs. Haven’t done that since the beginning of New Moon.
i think she is healed but is very frigthened to leave Jacob. When you get a cast removed it is kind of painful for a while. your arm is a little bit smaller than the other one so doing simple tasks with it is harder. i think that she is afraid of that. i think Edward has fully repaid his debt. i mean honestly how much can you put him through. and he did do it with good intentions in mind.
I think Bella has completely healed from the pain caused by Edward’s absence. However, I think she experiences a new kind of pain whenever she’s away from Jacob, because she could be a different Bella around him and he means more to her than she realized before. Giving up Jacob would mean that she is giving up apart of herself. I think her fear of falling apart this time stems from losing Jacob, and not Edward.
Neither. This is the only time in the series when I really start to get angry with Bella. She sees perfectly well what she’s doing to both Jake and Edward with her actions, but she doesn’t care enough to stop. I honestly think she’s just enjoying having two men (well, kind of…) who want her. She’s totally cheating on both of them, but she thinks that it’s OK since she’s been hurt in the past. She’s not hurt anymore, but she’s too selfish to let Jacob go. She continues to want it both ways, instead of doing what’s best for everyone and finally focusing on her true love and giving Jacob up. Bella still has some growing up to do before all is said and done.
I think i have to agree that when eclipse comes out on big screen i am actually really excited to see the fight scenes. It will be very interesting, plus i hope it is just as awesome as the one i imagined in my head. lol
I think bella is afraid of loosing edward, like she did in new moon (which is the reason why she asked him to stay with her), so she wants to keep jacob. Besides, she fell in love with him, so she needs him too.
Kaleb, this is my favorite chapter too! In a sick way my favorite part was when the “dance” ended abruptly w/ a quivering ball of red curls rolling towards the trees.
I think Bella hanging onto Jacob is ridiculous. She knows she shouldn’t do it, but she also doesn’t want to be the bad guy and say “look buddy…there’s no chance, so give it up!”. She really annoys me w/ the way she is w/ Jacob in EC. Like when she visits him and they’re walking on the beach holding hands…seriously WTF is that?! She knows Jake’s going to feel like he still has a chance, but she’d rather lead him on then hurt him. I don’t really like Jake, and that fact that the way she leads him on makes me feel bad for him really irks me. LOL! I hope you enjoy the next chapter, and I can’t wait to read what you think!
Laura, I’m glad I’m not the only one who intensely dislikes Jacob! 🙂
Since Jacob is like Bella’s personal sun, I think she’s on the brink of getting sunburnt. It’s like a hot summer afternoon when your lounging in the sun. You love the warm feeling and how content you are. However, you know it can’t stay this way forever. In a matter of time, you will go from tan to bright red. Bella needs to walk away soon, or her (and Jacob) will get burnt.
She loves the feeling, and she is starting to realize she needs to walk away. After all, some things weren’t meant to last forever.
I think you missed the part where Bella said that she LOVES Jacob. Romantically. Not just as a friend. THAT is why she hangs onto him. Letting go of him would not only hurt Jacob, but hurt her, too. She may not love Jacob as much as she loves Edward, but she DOES love him. And Edward knows that. Bella may not be making the best choice by holding on to both of them, but give her some credit here. She’s doing her best NOT to hurt either one of them.
I think it all comes down to the fact that Bella’s kinda a selfish idiot. Since early New Moon she knew she was using Jacob and truthfully, being a terrible person, but she never walked away because when it all comes down to it, she thinks that her own comfort is more important than anything else. I don’t think Bella ever really loved Jacob, she knew that her behavior was hurting him the whole time and she never changed anything because his pain was never as important to her as her own.
I agree with Angela (#29) Bella LOVES Jacob as much more than a friend. If she leaves him, she’d be leaving behind a piece of herself as well.
Bella may not have REALIZED that she loves Jake until Chapter 23, but I think the fact that she was in love with him before that is the (subconcious) reason she kept him around. She just can’t let someone she loves go.
I agree with the people saying that Bella realized she loved Jacob subconsciously. That’s why she put up with his crap, that was why it was so hard for her to let him go. But she loves Edward so much more which is why she fought against the realization. It will cause everyone in the triangle pain.
Trying to find a normal comparison to this situation is reminding me of a funny quote from Breaking Dawn. I will tell you when you reach the chapter it is in. Anyhoo, READ BREAKiNG DAWN SOON!!!!!
PS.
I love that song! The killers are right up there with Coldplay for my favorite band.
Kira I agree! If she really loved Jake then why would she continue to do things that hurt him? I just don’t think she was ever deeply in love w/ him. I think it was like a “Wow…I could have this really easy, simple & loving life w/ Jake”, but it would have never made her feel complete. She will always need the passion and electricity that she gets w/ Edward.
I don’t think either of those are correct. Bella says in New Moon, that from the moment she saw Edward again, she was healed. She said it was as if she had never been hurt in the first place. She’s not just going to stop hanging out with Jacob, though, just because Edward came back. She loves him, so she’s not just going to leave him. That would hurt him, and her. Even though she has Edward, she cares for Jacob, too. She can’t just ditch him. Haha 🙂 It may be confusing now, but in Breaking Dawn, it’s all cleared up. Anyhoo…this was one of my favorite chapters in Eclipse, too! Well, one of my favorite in the whole series. Vampire fights sound awesome. Especially when Edward is one of the ones taking part and the one who wins 🙂
I personally believe that Bella isn’t hurting anymore about Edward having left her early on, although I know she is still subconsciously scared that he might leave her again, even though I think she knows that will never happen. I think that Bella is just too scared to leave Jacob because he was her supporter, not a good might I add. I don’t know why Bella is so scared of hurting Jacob if he’s such a manipulator. She really doesn’t need him. She needs to remove that “cast” and move on. She’s to attached to her “cast” that she doesn’t need anymore.
I have my own theory. Yes, Jacob helped Bella heal. Yes, she does love Jake. Yes, she is worried about hurting him. No, she isn’t afraid of losing Edward again.
BUT…mostly, giving up Jacob and making the final decision to marry Edward and be changed makes it all a reality. When Jake is gone, she will be totally committed to becoming a vampire, and I think that although she wants this, she is scared!! She is an 18 year old girl, faced with a decision that will last an eternity!! I would think she was insane if she didn’t have a few issues with making that commitment (yes, even with Edward). She is leaving behind her old self, her parents, everything.
I can’t wait to see what you think about the rest of this book. This is Bella’s moment of decision, of maturation.
There’s obviously more involved, but if I spill, I’ll spoil… 😉
As a member of Team Switzerland, I’m glad your being open-minded about Jacob. Yes he’s played dirty in trying to “save” Bella, but you can’t deny the kindness he showed Bella in the early part of New Moon.
Jacob had a huge impact on Bella in the second book. Remember when Jacob became a werewolf and he had to leave Bella? She said that he left new hole in her, not as bad as Edward’s, but a wound none the less.
Bella loves in many different and powerful ways. She has love her mother and father, a love for her friends (humans/vampires/werewolves), and her love for Edward. Those are pretty straight forward types of love.
Her love for Jacob however, is very different and it can’t be classified yet. He is not a cast or a crutch, but a “gravitational pull”. We’ve witnessed the love that the mythological characters in Twilight are capable of, the draw that they feel. Especially with the werewolves. How Sam imprinted on Emily. They are ruled by their feelings and what they are. (and no, Jacob has not imprinted on Bella, before anyone gets on my case)
Please continue to have an open mind with Jacob. I can guarantee you that the forces that keep Jacob and Bella intertwined will make sense by the end of Chapter 18 in Breaking Dawn.
Neither, I think as well. She fell in love with Jacob and did not realize it, until later. When she fell in love with Edward, it was such a sudden, sweep you off your feet kind of romance from the beginning. I think that she didn’t recognize that she was falling in love with Jacob unconsciously because it was so different. It’s when he forces her to make a choice to kiss him that she finally admits it to herself; and even then she hopes that she suffers for it. When Edward finds out about it, she begs for him to call her every bad name that he can think of. But then he explains to her that he understands why she can’t let go of Jacob. I don’t think that its because she’s selfish, its just that it’s very difficult to let someone go. Someone you love. It is possible to love more then one person at one time. The magnitude might be different but it’s still possible.
I personally cannot wait for you to finish up the book and start Breaking Dawn!!! Happy posting.
OMG I screamed when i saw the song for the chapter!!! The Killers are my favorite band ever and Mr.Brightside is one of my favorite songs by them. It was the first song I heard by them and it holds a special place in my heart!!!!
First time I’ve ever commented, and it’s on this….sweet. Funnily enough, I am reading this series for the same reason you are — to find out why every chic likes it so darn much. (And your hilarious website helps make that enjoyable!) And so I can get the noose instead of you, for once — I am still not a fan. I am interested, sure, and the writing has improved over time, but once it’s over, I won’t be re-reading it.
All right girls, you can break out the shotguns now.
Anyway, to answer your question, I think your question is too simplistic. I don’t think it’s as simple as “Bella’s better! ‘Cause Edward’s back! Bye Bye Jacob!” Nor is she ‘clinging’ to Jacob out of fear she will fall apart again without him – being engaged to her dearly beloved pretty much forestalls that. We all know why our protagonist needed her werewolf pal, and we all also know that that situation has been essentially made void by long-lost Edward returning to not-so-sunny Forks. But we also all know that what’s done is done, and there are now bonds that are in existence that are not easily broken.
I don’t think it is either of those reasons to be honest. She doesn’t need Jacob to hold her together because of the pain Edward caused her, she needs him around now because she is in love with him! It would break a tiny bit of her heart to push him away. Also, in New Moon, when Bella was finally reunited with Edward in Volterra, she explained that she felt not as if she was healed, but as if she had never been hurting in the first place, or something along those lines.
I believe Bella knows that Edward would not leave her again, after her epiphany in New Moon that he really did love her, and I don’t think she is so uneager to let Jacob go for fear of losing Edward again or falling apart, but simply because she truely loves him, and now is aware of this romantice love she has for him.
Haha yes this chapter is very awesome with the fight sequence. I also love when Bella throws herself at Edward and is all, “Make me forget how awful I am!” I don’t know why, but it always makes me laugh.
I think Bella is healed, she’s just clinging to Jacob, and the reasons for that cling have changed throughout the span of the book. At first it was because she didn’t want to hurt him, but when she began spending time with him again he, in my opinion, forced her to fall in love with him. Stupid manipulative Jacob.
Eclipse is my 2nd favourite book of the series (the 1st being Twilight) as there are so many chapters that I consider up there as my favourites in both.
Anyway, I mostly agree with Twilight Teacher (comment 23) – I think that Bella is holding onto Jacob not because she’s still wounded over the Edward thing, but because she’s being a bit selfish and knows it will hurt if she lets Jacob go. She doesn’t want to feel any hurt herself or feel the guilt for hurting Jacob. So essentially she’s thinking a bit of herself and how she can minimise her own pain – which in reality is mostly what people do (try to protect themselves) so its very teenage human of her…
I also think it’s neither, but for another reason that has not yet been mentioned. Bella does love Jacob (albeit no where near as strongly as she loves Edward) and she realises how much he loves her. Having had the love of her life leave her once, I think that in loving Jacob, she can’t bear the thought of inflicting the same sort of pain on him by leaving him.
Without repeating something that has already been said I agree with Nicole’s opinion (comment 6) entirely.
Just wanted to add – I don’t feel that the connection between Bella and Jacob gets “explained” in Breaking Dawn. There the situation is very different, the connection is different although may seem the same because the characters are the same, but generally don’t go holding your breath for a breakdown of how’s and why’s for what’s going on in Eclipse 🙂
I dont think that Bella is still hurting from Edward leaving. I think that the moment she finally accepted or had that epiphany or whatever you want to call it, when she finally realized that Edward loved her as impossibly much as she did him and knew that he did not plan to leave she was healed, all that is left now is that impossible fear that he will leave her for her own good again. but she is healed, as long as edward is there she will be healed.
And I dont think that Bella keeping Jake around has anything to do with him “mending” her like a bandage, she cares about him. Like Charlie says she’s stubborn and once she gets something in her head she doesnt let go, this same thing applies for her friends and or/ romantic interests. Bella just refuses to remove him because some part of her feels like he has to be a part of her life. It doesnt have anything to do with “just in case” edward leaves again and she needs him to mend her again. It has to do with her caring for him. No one wants to let go of people they care about.
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I agree with Victoria. She doesn’t know that she is healed and is afraid to remove Jake from her life because she is worried she might fall apart again. And I think if Jacob does go away she will but not nearly as much when Edward(btw I hated that part)went away.
I know what is in the box…
Are Twilight DVD’s…
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ps the pic cartoon “Did you hear something, Edward?” “No, keep dancing, love” and the “I know Edward is quite the fellow, but dancing in the middle of a war…with the woman who wants to kill your future wife? Tsk, tsk.”
were hilarious, I couldnt stop laughing, it was an ambiguous sentance, very obscure if we didnt know what was really going on *attacks, battles, werewolf seth, oh my* !
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