Here is another chapter post - so sorry! I just wanted to quickly make a comment on this chapter. Just for a refresher for any of you who haven't picked up NM for awhile, this is when she decides to jump off the cliff. I, of course knew that we got to hear Edward's voice again...I think that is what gets me through the middle of the book. But this time, I was especially aware of who else she was thinking of during this moment of possible (well, most certain in her eyes) death of drowning - no one! I was actually relieved that she wasn't worried about what Jacob was going to do. All she cared about hearing and seeing in her last moments was Edward. Now, sorry, this must sound horrible - that I was glad she wasn't thinking of Jacob, when she was about to die. I guess I still need some reassurance that 'Bella and Edward' are going to make it.
Through this time of reading NM I have to say that I did enjoy this middle section more than the first time. Like I said, hearing Edward really gave me that crutch I needed. I think the first time I was still wondering if she was really hearing him somehow - not just a dillusion. But this time, I knew that it was in her head - but it was like I needed it just as much as she did (ok, not really, but you know!). Also, I paid attention more to her discriptions of her hole in her chest, and the physical, not just emotional pain, it caused her.
In Chapter 17 - Visitor, I love hearing Charlie's description to Alice of how it really was those first months after he left. No wonder Charlie is so protective and weary of Edward when he comes back at the end of NM and in Eclipse - look what he had to experience when Edward left!? Any parent would react the very same way - not wanting their child to have to experience that type of sorrow and torment. Well, today I hope to read the 'phone call' with the added Rosalie and Edward parts off of SM site - I love them!
Bella Penombra
Monday, January 7, 2008
New Moon, Chapter 15 - Pressure
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Oh Erin! You're making me want to re-read these books with all these chapter discussions! But I still don't have Twilight. Agh! Did I tell you that I actually did start reading Megan's copy? But I didn't finish it before we left for Italy. Anyway, I think Marcos is planning to get it for me soon . . .
Back to the discussion though--what a good observation that Bella wasn't thinking of Jacob. I didn't remember that. That makes me feel better too. Just knowing that he wasn't in the back of her mind makes sense since her true love is Edward. But still--if she had been thinking about Jacob right before her jump, I would be worried that SM might put Jacob right in the middle of the love triangle AGAIN in BD. I don't think I could handle that!
I guess the middle of the book . . . those sad empty pages . . . are another thing we should be grateful for. They helped me to appreciate the sweet reunion on a deeper level.
I feel the same way as you guys about Bella and Edward, and sometimes needing a little more reassurance of them too. Funny some of us are like that. So thanks for pointing that out for us. I don't want to sound mean either, but I'm glad it was only Edward, her true love, that she was thinking about and picturing when she thought she was going to die. It should be that way.
I love hearing Edward's "voice" too throughout the book. It got me through his absence as well. Right before Alice comes back and Edward tells her to "Be happy" it's almost heartbreaking, and made me a little nervous as well...
Funny all the stuff you said about Charlie is what I commented in your post below this one. It is much easier to see why he doesn't like Edward after what he saw his daughter go through, no matter what the reason. And definitely any parent would feel the same way. I like that part in the book too, when Alice is back and spending time with them. She is so cute with Charlie. I just love that Alice is back in general, it's a breath of fresh air when finally a Cullen is back in the picture after all those chapters. I could feel Bella's joy and happiness when she was hugging Alice when she first saw her. You have such great stuff coming Erin! There is nothing like the end of NM (like we have all already said many times!)
So, I never seem to have time to say all I want to about NM. But I'm loving all your posts about it. I love the depth and insight. I have so many strong feelings about that book. Thanks, keep it coming!
I loved how you pointed out that all Bella was thinking of in her final moments of drowning was Edward. I think it brings a feeling of relief that Edward really is "The ONE." Not just a sense that Bella finally chose between Jacob & Edward, but that Edward was chosen OVER Jacob.
(Although I do feel bad for poor Jacob.)
I also remember that Bella pointed out that while she was enjoying her time with Jacob, she hadn't forgotten that the real reason she was fixing the bikes was to hear Edward again. Even though she was happy with Jacob, she still NEEDED Edward.
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