The song for this chapter is What I’ve Done by Linkin Park
[audio:https://twilightguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/whativedone.mp3]
What a glorious feeling it is to finally be on spring break. I realized yesterday that I spent the entire weekend doing absolutely nothing. I also realized that while spring break is only for 7 days, summer break is multiple times that length — though much to my annoyance, I have no time machine to take me there posthaste. Still, due to this wonderful break, I have finally reached the last chapter of Eclipse!
I feel so sorry for Bella, for even though I knew this was coming I didn’t want to see it. The longer she stayed with Jacob, the harder it would be for her to leave him in the end. It’s like drawing a poison out of her veins, dealing with the fact that they really are over: every good memory with Jacob has to go at once. Thankfully, Bella still has Edward, like an ever-present rock she can cling to, no matter how many times she has beaten up his heart in the past months. I certainly wouldn’t want to see the mess she’d be in if Edward had gone as well.
But, as with all times such as this, it soon passes, and Bella is back in her room clinging to Edward: just like before. It’s hard to tell who is to blame. Is it Edward, for letting Bella act the way she did, and staying around while she continued to hurt him? Was it Jacob, for trying to steal her from Edward and manipulating her heart? Or was it Bella, for causing them all pain? I think that a bit of everyone is at fault here.
As soon as Alice mentioned Perrine Bruyere, the designer of Bella’s wedding dress, I did as I’m sure many of you have also done and immediately Googled his name. I expected to see this person as one of Stephenie’s old friends or something, getting a gob of publicity from being mentioned in the book. Unfortunately, despite there being 20,700 mentions of his name in a search, nearly all of them are from Yahoo Answers (saying he is fictional) or fanfiction. I don’t exactly know how Perrine Bruyere merits a fanfiction, but obviously someone is curious.
Then, Alice whisks Bella into her closet, which is described as being as big as Bella’s bedroom. This reminds me of perhaps the worst scene in what could easily be the worst sequel of all time, Princess Diaries 2 (I won’t even begin to explain how I saw this, but suffice it to say that it was unwilling, and my little sister was involved). It’s the part where the diary-writing princess goes into her own closet, which just happens to be a shopping mall built into her dinosaur-sized home. I take it back: the scene with Julie Andrews and Raven Symone jumping on a mattress and sledding down the stairs to hip-hop music and an improv dance number was actually worse. No, I am not making this up.
The biggest question now is how I got onto that tangent, but I’ll leave it alone while I wonder exactly how much Alice paid for that dress. I’m sure if she can see the future though, she might have already foretold that Perrine Bruyere will be vastly famous one day, and she actually got a good deal whilst he’s a nobody.
I enjoyed this paragraph most of all:
“I guess I don’t have to hide out anymore, do I?” [Bella said.]
“No. The danger is behind us.”
Because finally, the danger has disappeared, at least for now. And not only the danger of Victoria and her red-eyed minions, but also the danger of somehow, Bella and Edward being broken apart. I know that Jacob didn’t intend it, and if Edward hadn’t been there, things would have been so much easier for him. But for a while, it was hard to tell which way Bella would go.
The resolution of this story is short and sweet: though there is still the epilogue, in which anything can happen, so I won’t say for certain yet. This post is perhaps the shortest from Eclipse; not because fewer things happen here, but because anything I say will draw from my final thoughts after the Epilogue: which will be posted very soon!
Question for the comments: do you think it is a good idea for Bella to keep the bracelet from Jacob, or do you think it might end up hurting her more with the memory?
——NOTES——
– Depending on this week, I will either write my final thoughts on the book and post them late Thursday, or on Monday as soon as I get back from the DVD release in California!
– Keep voting on the song for Eclipse! I’m only having the voting go for a few days so I can get to reading the epilogue sooner!
118 Responses
when did you atart reading the series? I finished it in 2 weeks:
2 days for Twilight
2 Days for New Moon
3 Dyas for Eclpise
and a week for Breaking Dawn
All I have to say is don’t talk to me about Twilight cause i’ll most likely ruin the ending without even noticing.
Breaking Dawn! It’ll blow your mind! But I think with your humor and maturity, you’ll love it!
I really wish you’d do something funny about the meadow scene. And I can’t wait for the Breaking Dawn jokes…I’m already giggling!
Bella should wear the bracelet; she still loves Jacob, it was a gift from him. Obviously Edward’s cool with it as he said she should wear it. I think that when you read BD, you’ll agree…
I don’t think she should wear it, but I do think she should keep it. As much as I dislike Jake, he put a lot of work into that bracelet, and Edward has representation too. Bella’s never going to forget Jake, no matter how much she tries. His mark is permenant, and she’ll always love him in one form or another.
Can’t believe you’re at the end of Eclipse – which means you’re about to start BD! What will we do when you’ve finished??
I think Bella should definitely keep the bracelet as many have said before – he is part of her life and she should keep it. Only reason I could think for her not keeping it is if they had a really bad falling out and never ever wanted to speak to each other again.
Must say I have never watched either of the Princess Diaries – nor have I googled Perrine Bruyere. I think I assumed he was a fictional character anyway…
:O You picked one of my favorite songs!
Ehh, it’s probably a good idea. He’ll always be in her heart anyway; a bracelet can’t do too much more damage.
i think she should keep the bracelet.. he’ll always be apart of her.. i mean they were so close… aahh the end of eclipse was so sad.. i love jake.. he’s always so happy 🙁
well read the epilogue… it’s .. ugh 🙁
hey cant wait for your book and i am wondering did you give away that autograph picture yet?
AHHHHHHHHHH 4 days to dvd yah
happy St. Patrick’s day
1. You used the word ‘posthaste’ 🙂 it is a fun word.
2. You are almost done, but HOW do you read one chapter and STOP? I can’t even do that in a boring text book I only think ‘get done, If I read this much more I will finish sooner’
3. Great song for the Chapter.
4. PLEASE! Get to BD. Quickly…
5. Sad beginings meet happy ends
I didn’t google the name either, so some of you are not alone in that one.
I have to agree with most, if not, all of you. I think it’s OK for Bella to keep the bracelet. I think that Jake will always be in her mind, whether she wants to think about him or not. Having the bracelet might make her feel better, thinking that he was there for her and helped her get through some really rough times, even though they had issues as well.
I’m glad that you’re almost done with Eclipse and will start Breaking Dawn. I’m glad I didn’t have to wait for the next book to come out b/c that would’ve been torture for me!
Can’t wait to hear what you think of the Epilouge!
BTW, when you put B for Breaking And D for Dawn together I always see a happy dude with sunglasses, I have no Idea why I just do, it’s The Happy Sunglasses Guy! BD
Yes I think it is a good idea for Bella to keep the bracelet!
i think it would say a lot about how much bella has matured if she keeps the bracelet. before, when she saw even a picture of a wolf she’d run to him out of guilt. at this point, she’s gone through more than enough with jacob. i don’t think keeping the bracelet would be a bad idea. she doesn’t feel that guilty about hurting his feelings anymore because she’s hurting as well. it’s a nice token of their friendship, so i don’t think she should throw it away. she’s not running from her feelings anymore, so why should one bracelet be feared? whatever. those are just my thoughts 🙂
I think its fine if she keeps the bracelet, I cant remember if theres any real significance between the bracelet and BD that everyone keeps alluding to, its been since august since Ive read it…but regardless there is a certain coming of age type ritual of keeping a few keepsakes from first relationships, a way to look back, even grown women who have been married and divorced keep the sentamental stuff, like the first love note, a card to the first boquet of roses…ect. its natural I dont see anything wrong with her keeping it, it has a bit of both her loves its a part of her.
😀 melissaturkey
ps after my stunning insights on charlie and bella and co. in the comments for the last chap I feel Ive lost wind since this one is so short. oh well so much better for those who read it eh?
In to Breaking Dawn Kaleb!
No, I agree with Edward the bracelet is and will always be a part of her.
I think it depends on what that bracelet means to Bella. If it’s some way to think of the happier times, the better times, and to remember Jacob fondly, then yes, she should wear it. If it’s her way of holding on to Jacob in some way, no. There’s no cut and dried answer of whether or not she should wear it.
Every little thing that does or does not happen to you, shapes you through your life. 99% of people who deny their past are stupid. Keeping Jacob’s bracelet is memory. Of course it will hurt for a while. But in a few years she’ll look at it with a smile.
Lol after you had mentioned the thing about Perrine Bruyere being fictitious, I just had to go look it up and see for myself. It’s quite funny how many other people out there are rather interested in who this character is and if he’s real or not. He didn’t even appear in the series..lol..His name was just mentioned..Lol.
*sigh* I think someone should try and draw him. That way when other fellow Twilighters do an image search for him, they’ll at least be given a picture..lol..yeah..Just a random thought.
As for the bracelet. I do think that Bella should keep it. When I had read the book, I had actually thought that Edward shouldn’t have put something of his on it. In my mind, the bracelet was from Jacob..Something special from a special friend, someone who meant a lot, who did a lot for her.
In a way it seemed to me like Edward marked it..Taking something that Jacob had given Bella, and put a little something of him on it too.
Jacob and Bella’s relationship was special, no matter how hard/complicated it was. I think that they should have something special between them, something that Edward shouldn’t stick his hand in. That bracelet was made by Jacob for Bella, something from the heart, something special meant for the 2 of them.
(Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not “team Jacob” or “team Edward”..I love em both. But I kind of do see where they are both coming from.)
Even though I don’t think that Edward should have put his heart on Bella’s bracelet, I do think, however, that he should have had it put on a necklace. In my mind, it’s more symbolic. This way his “heart” would rest above/close to her heart..=) Also..I think it would lessen some of the conflict…
Lol…yeah…That was just a spew of my thoughts..
~Fiction
The bracelet! Oh, I almost forgot about that one..
I don’t think she needs to throw it away, maybe she could like, keep it somewhere where she doesn’t always see it.
And I can’t wait for you to read BD. ^_^
I forgot to menton that the Perrine Bruyere (did i spell that right?), well, I googled it cause you got me interested. lol. And yeah, lots of people are searching that designer. I think it’s just a name Stephenie used. Not really anyone in particular. Actually, the name sounds real. lol.
I don’t think Bella keeping the bracelet is a bad thing; not only does it remind her of the good times she had with Jacob, but there is a part of Edward on there too.
I think that she should keep the braclet as long as Edward is ok with it. They were BFF’s and like the pp said there were also good times they had together. But she should keep it on until she is ready to remove it, and do something nice with the big ass rock Edward gave her!
when it comes to the bracelet I thought that she should maybe not throw it away but store it somewhere. to me it is a reminder of her friendship w/jacob but also the manipulation and mean deeds of an annoying, immature teenage boy (jacob really made me mad in eclipe) it kind of made me mad that edward told her to keep it (he is too understanding and a gentlemen sometimes! I felt like Bella in the one chapter where she told him to fight!) anyway enough of my ramblings
I can’t wait for you to get to and finally read Breaking Dawn. I absolutely loved it. I think it might be my favorite book (but it’s hard for me to pick a favorite because I love them all!)
totally can’t wait for breaking dawn… my favourite was New Moon, i don’t even know why.
she should keep the bracelet. like 1000 ppl said before me, its who she is. she’ll never forget jake so whats the point if she stops wearing the bracelet? it wont make i difference
lmao luvd the bit about princess diaries… i agree with Kaleb but once upon a time (when i was a tween) i loved Princess diaries…
Huho, when I google the name “Perrine Bruyere”, I end up with a list of websites like facebook, website-for-former-friends-at-school stuffs and all. Poor French girl (who definitely doesn’t seem to be a stylist), does she knows that she is being googled every day by new ravenous twilighters ? Just imagine she read the book ! I would have enjoyed having my name in Eclipse too, haha.
I don’t think having the bracelet will hurt her more. Besides, Edward is represented on it too. It has become part of her past that she sould keep. And if it does hurt her, then all she has to do is look at Edward’s face and God knows everything will be okay then!
Hahahaha I just found a song for Bella!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLi6xtJw6Ak
i think it will hurt her to keep the bracelet on, but i think its better this way in a certain sense, because that way she can REALLY get all that pain out, and then cope.
but from persoanl experience, even after she broke it off with jacob and it hurt me… i kept MY BELLA BRACELET!! lol. yessss i have one. :D…WITH A REALL CARVED WOLF!!!
well, maybe she should keep the bracelet but that will hurt edward, even if he doesn´t admit it
The braslet was fro her friend, not realy a “painful” memory – i know that um… the past has er wellhad it kicoups but…. It was given to bring a smile on her face to fudging make her ache with sadness!
She should were the cute braslet with pride and I think that seeing it brought back her best friend. That for her was as just as good…. (soooo sorry if I’m not making any sence, trust me I do try y best)
Maz,
Lookingford to you’r take on “Breaking Dawn”!
Keep Smiling folks!
ooooh er look, I’ve just realised y typos… sorry bit crap at typing, writings more my thing!
er yeah sorry!!!
Maz 🙂
Wow Kaleb…you did it!! Just the epilogue left!! Then, onward and forward to Breaking Dawn. I’ve been following you since Twilight…can’t wait to see how you feel about BD. Your insights on the threads that run thru all 4 stories, etc.
I’m not a Princess Diaries fan…watched the first, avoided the second. Glad to say, I haven’t seen Julie Andrews mattress surfing!
And – Bella should keep the bracelet. She is now wearing Edward’s ring. He has no more to fear or be jealous over. They have matured (Bella especially). It is part of her, part of the journey she has been on.
Finish quickly now – gotta start Breaking Dawn…really!!!
I think it is a good idea for Bella to keep the bracelet! She does have an object that can hurt her, but it can also bring back the good memories! And for a plus, Edward is in her life and he can help her through the pain! She also has the heart that Edward gave to her! She has a reminder to think of Jacob, but at the same time to think of Edward too!
P.S. Kaleb have fun in L.A. I’ll be at a party here in Philly! I wish you fun and I’ll do the same! Have fun Kaleb, talk to you when you get back!
I like Princess Diaries 1 and 2, and you can never go wrong in a movie with Julie Andrews singing anything. She’s amazing.
I cannot agree with you more about the awfulness that is the Princess Diaries sequel. The first one was horrible to the book, but the second was painful to watch. PAINFUL.
One, I don’t think you can really point fingers in this one. Your looking for someone to blame and interestingly enough, I think you can’t really apply blame because each character feels responsible themselves. I really loved Edward in this story. He realized the pain he caused by leaving and he had the patience and love to let Bella work out her dual set of loyalties. Not that there was ever any doubt that she would choose Edward, but Jacob brought her back to life and that type of loyalty and love from that deep a friendship is not something you can just throw away like a used q-tip.
I loved the final meadow scene in Eclipse. Edward was really amazingly sweet when he tries to break their deal about the wedding and waiting only to stop because he knows its what Bella now wants. This shows again why the Twilight Saga is so loved by women everywhere. Whether your team Jacob or Edward, what makes these men the best is that they are dedicated to the woman they love. They are not just using her for a “night on the town” or looking for the next lay. They love someone and they are in it through thick and thin and that is not something that is celebrated often. The Twilight frenzy in a way is a backlash against the one night stand mentality on relationships that is popular today…especially in our media.
I have to laugh at the PD2 movie reference. I actually loved the quirky little movie, it had some real cute moments as well as hokey moments. But my heart goes out to you for having to sit through what cannot be a pleasant experience for any boy to sit through and kudos to your little sister for making you. *grin*
i have read al of the twilight books
but in my personal opinion
i thought it was so sweet to have something to remember jacob by, although i thought edward was showin off just a tiny winy t when he went and put on a crystal heart. but jakes gift is nice and sweet… i went and bought a replica bracelet after that!
i don’t think is someone to blame for this situations…u might be right-everyone has his part of guilt…but i would like to think that this is destiny and there’s no one to blame.i and think it’s a good idea of keeping the bracelet because it’s good to remember and to have memories even if u made a choice.it remember her of the good time she and jacob had together.
I think she shoudl keep the bracelet, as a little reminder fo their ‘friendship’ besides, ti also holds the charm from Edward…
You’re on Spring Break?!? We still have 2 weeks! 🙁
OMG, that little comic strip of the evil dress designer is hilarious! =) I don’t think it matters if Bella keeps Jacob’s bracelet because she already made her choice and she has Edward. I think it would be more painful for Jacob to keep something that Bella gave to him.
Oh, and I totally agree w/ you on the Princess Diaries movie. It is godawful. Every time I flip through the channels and see that it’s on, I feel the need to change the channel immediately.
Little sisters can be so annoying, can’t they? 😛
I think that Bella is right to keep Jacobs’ bracelet, because he was and still is her friend and I think she’d hurt even more if she got rid of it. The bracelet is sort of a symbol of the balance she has achieved between Edward and Jacob. She carries them both in her heart as well as on her wrist.
I assummed Perrine Bruyere was fictional, but when you said there were a bunch of fanfics on him, i went on FF.net and searched his name.
Princess Diaries 2: Hated the movie, loved the closet.
Although Bella should keep the bracelet in a scapbook, she should not wear it. She belongs to Edward now and should not hurt him anymore with her other love. She has the memories anyway.
Also, I loved the first Princess Diaries. I refuse to watch the sequel. I mean the guy who made her foot pop in the first movie is not who she ends up with and that’s just wrong. Julie Andrews is such a sell-out. But I digress
Despite being Team Eduardo, it’s still his fault that this Jacob mess started anyway. At least Bella finally has closure to that part.
I do think the bracelet will hurt her more with the memories, because its a strange thing, kind of like when someone you love dies. You still have memories of them with things that remind you of them or songs, or things they gave you or photos, video etc. It’s hard, but in the end those memories are the only things you can hold on to of them and she does have a part of Edward on her bracelet on there. So she gets reminded or her happy times with Jacob and Edward. So I think she should keep it.
Also wanted to mention that I love the song that you picked for this chapter. You’re really good at picking songs. This one really fits.
It’s funny, you searched Perrine Bruyere and I never thought to search him ever on google. But I see now that he is fictional. I thought maybe he was just a famous designer or something so I left it. But it’s cool to know that his fictional. lol.
Can’t wait to read what you have to say about the epilogue. 😉
I didn’t Google the person who designed the dress at all. I thought it would be a real famous designer though.
Well, I think Bella should keep the bracelet. I know it’ll hurt herself, and some of the others to hold onto the past but its better than forgetting one of the most important people in her life. The bracelet kind of shows that even though she loves Edward more, she still cares for Jacob. Even though the memories might hurt, she does have a part of Edward on the bracelet. Eventually the pain will fade and by then you will remember all the happy memories with both Edward and Jacob without pain.
Btw, way to go! Can’t wait when you start Breaking Dawn. I love reading your reviews 🙂
“Edward, like an ever-present rock she can cling to.”
I’ve never commented before but that quote made me physically angry.
Edward left first,
Jacob left because Bella picked the jerk anyways.