Reading New Moon: Chapter 6 (Friends)

August 1st, 2008 at 12:05 am by Kaleb Nation

The song for this chapter is Better Together by Jack Johnson (suggested by M.L.)

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I know this chapter came in a day late, but I just couldn’t wait off on reading the next one, especially since any progress towards catching up with everyone would be wonderful, knowing What Happens Tonight. Finally, the day that everyone has been looking forward to for so long: I think Stephenie deserves a toast, for this evening she has her sure-to-be awesome tour kickoff in New York, and later, the release of Breaking Dawn!

Even The Old Masters Have Been Waiting

On to chapter six of New Moon!

It is a joyful sound to hear Bella laughing again, seeing how depressed she has been all this time. Again, Edward is not mentioned once, as if the remembrance of him has been pushed into the back of Bella’s mind to be only a distant memory. In fact, I don’t think I saw his name a single time in the entire chapter, now. It’s almost as if she’s really moved on. Bella’s happiness seems to also be visibly shocking to Charlie as he comes in to find her not sullen for a change.

I really like to see Bella with Jacob, even though I don’t know enough about him to really swear allegiance to Team Edward or Team Jacob yet. When you put Edward and Jacob side-by-side, there are so many noticeable differences, many of them far opposite. While Edward seems to be quiet and inward, Jacob is this bouncy energetic person who does lots of the talking when he and Bella are together. It’s almost as if Jacob is making up for all the happiness that Bella is currently lacking after Edward left. Jacob could be the best thing for Bella at the moment, because he is slowly drawing her back from her sullen sadness.

Where Edward, also, seemed to be so dangerous to Bella, I see that Jacob is a relatively ’safe’ friend. I am guessing that there are probably vast things that I have yet to see (I can’t imagine Bella with someone who could be deemed completely ’safe’). Does anyone agree? Are there other major things that seem to be different between Jacob and Edward that I am overlooking?

And then, yet another black bear, sighted by Angela. After already reading a book by Stephenie Meyer I know to keep an eye out for things like this, and anytime something is mentioned twice it means it’s especially important. The funny thing is, I have not yet been spoilered as to what part the black bears play. Are they really bears? With Emmett and Edward not hunting them, have the bears suddenly overrun the woods? I’m not really certain but I have my suspicions.

Looking For Clues To The Bears

The entrance of Sam Uley as a character of importance was something I picked up on when he was acting odd, that first time when they found Bella left in the woods. It was as if he knew what had really happened somehow, and like the others, he didn’t trust Edward. There’s something fishy going on…

Ha! How fun. There is a Seth in the book. I wonder if this Seth was named after Seth the Famous Webmaster

I had an odd thought while I was reading this chapter. I started to wonder what Edward was doing during all this time away from Bella. I see how much it affected her, and if she reacted in this way to Edward leaving, how much more so is it painful for him? I’m hoping to find out what’s been going on with him later on in the book.

I also have a question for the Team Edwards in the comment box: do you think that Jacob at least plays a good part in bringing Bella up while Edward is gone, or do you loathe him completely and think he’s taking advantage of Bella’s loneliness by jumping in Edward’s place?

——NOTES——

- The site just passed 1 Million Hits! Thanks everyone who helped TwilightGuy.com reach that enormous milestone just in time for Breaking Dawn!

- I’m going to be online tonight watching the Breaking Dawn event on iClips.net! While I’m waiting anxiously for the link to go live, I will be participating in a talk with the Washington Post and two other Twilight bloggers from TwilightMoms and HisGoldenEyes. You can join us live today at 1:00 PM US eastern time or send in questions early if you won’t be able to make it!

- I recently appeared as part of a cool slideshow for BusinessWeek. You can check it out here.

- If you missed Stephenie on Good Morning America, check it out here.

- The Chat Page is tenatively scheduled to launch on August 4, though if you’re sneaky the link will probably show up a little before midnight depending on your time zone. I will be popping in there often so hopefully I’ll get to talk to everyone!

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TEAM EDWARD SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! GO JACOB

TheAnswerToLifeIs

Team Edward, though that does not,however, mean that I abhor Jacob. In all honesty, I love him! He's such a funny character, even in Eclipse, when everybody else is like, "Um, Edward's back...why are you here?" Which is stupid, because in New Moon it was established that Jacob is in love with Bella, so it would be incredibly inept to believe that he would just go, "POOF!" gone. And by the way, Kaleb, I know I'm not spoiling things for you because you're on Breaking Dawn now. So please everyone, if you happen to be reeeaaaallly unobservant, and don't notice the date on this, don't reply like, "OMG she like totally ruined it! Poor Kaleb!" Teenage girls, (or guys - this IS twilightGUY.com) if you don't happen to speak like that, I'm sorry, that just happens to be my common perception of most girls who read Twilight. Yes, this fandom is full of crazy fangirls that make me want to slap someone. P.S. Kaleb, I can't WAIT for your book. Luckily, I only have to wait for three more days. Yay! I love you Kaleb! -Kate

jenb

k so I know this is a late comment but this is my first time reading this blog (I'm going through & reading all of them now)

I am totally TEAM EDWARD! And I actually like Jacob in NM I think he's a good friend for Bella. It isn't until Eclipse that he REALLY gets on my nerves & bugs me & makes me mad & reminds me of an annoying immature jealous teenage boy.

Kristen

Okay. I'm so Team Edward, it's crazy! But, I'm working my way through the series again, so I'm reading your old posts as I finish the chapters again myself. I know you read the comments and don't always reply, but this is the second time I've heard you mention that you wondered what Edward could be doing, how he feels. Have you ever read the New Moon extras on Stephenie's website? If not, please read them, and if so...what did you think? Did you like getting a glimpse of what Edward was going through?

And as I said before, I'm an avid Team Edward fan, but reading the book again has really helped my opinion of Jacob. I do like ihim more now, though I'm sure those feelings won't last once I get through Eclipse the third time(yeah, i read eclipse out of order, it's my favorite).

Tori Schmitz

I'm completely Team Edward never wavered. Though I'm glad in ways that jacob was there to help Bella out of her slum- i also wonder if that was better leading to attatchments. Jacob, where edward would drag Bella to talk, for the most part monopolizes the conversation- whether it be becasue he sees the pain and how much it strains her to be normal or because he's just the arrogant jerky 16year old boy that is taking the chance to win Bella's attention while she's down in the dumps and hurting because of Edward.

Linda

and I haven't yet decided on which team I want to side in, although of course I'm leaning towards team Edward for various reasons. And mostly because I think a vampire is way cool than a filthy animal(as my friend would say it). But Jacob is only 16, he's so young, but at least still manages to make Bella happy.

Linda

New Moon is an intense book. I think Bella and Edward belongs together, no question. But Jacob shouldn't be hated for being there. Edward left Bella, no matter for what reason, but I think it was not okay to just, Kaboom, and disappear. i feel her pain. and Jacob really did help in aiding the heartache. He's a distraction. But i pity jacob though, Bella seems like a pretty selfish person isn't she? Just my 2 cents though.

Maddy

Jacob IS a good friend at this point.. it's only later that he does seem to take advantage somewhat... and you know.. he can fill in the cracks in Bella's heart.. but he can't fill her heart ;)

Jenny

At this point in the series I think that Jacob is a great friend for bella. The only problem (right now) is that he wants too much. Eclipse He is worse than Anything! And the first 2 1/2 books of breaking dawn. I have always been Team Edward -except for about 3 hours after I read that he left.

Amanda

Even though I hate Jacob, I do give him credit for being there for Bella when she needed him.
I just wish he would have left when she didn't anymore. kidding. Somewhat. Also, Ha. Bella safe with Jacob. That's hillarious!

Clara Renee

WAIT WAIT WAIT! ever thinking that Bells could ever forget Edward in any way is blasphemy!!! (And this is coming from a Team Jacob all the way) She doesn't think his name because it hurts so much to think about him (hence the numbness) the only time she can think about him without wanting to tear out her heart and brain is when she hears his voice. (which first time I read it I thought it was some kind of vampire vodoo and that he really was talking to her man was I wrong)

Tianna

Interesting.. hmm.. You've given me quiet a bit to rethink in that book. :P
I do like Jacob for bringing her out of the 'Black Depression', and I kinda hated Edward for leaving her like that.

But, since I love Edward on a deep level, I didn't throughly /hate/ him.

So far in the series, I see how Bella likes Jake and how Seth and all of them at the reservation effect her in a positive way.

... I think I was rambling a bit there.

spookybell

um... well I feel stupid. Clearly the answer is right above mine. Sheesh... I should read better. I am just excited to read your post on the next chapter.

spookybell

You probably already have this responded to... Yes, Seth is named after Seth.

I love that Jacob and Edward are so different because I can freely love them both. I can't wait to see how you feel as you read more... I think you will love them both also. You are open minded and level headed.

E

Yes, Seth is named after her brother, Seth the Famous Webmaster. You can read that in her thank you's at the back of the book... she named a character after each of her siblings.

lissy

I love Jacob. I am not on either "teams" though. I think Bella should be with who she wants to be with. But I really appreciate the presence of a love triangle. Without it, these books would be too disgustingly sweet. I think he brings a bit of a balance to all the other love sickness between Bella and Edward besides Edward's absence.

LaBandita

Just read this chapter. And we can just hope that it's just Emmet who's lurking around in the park ;3 Even if it's not that probable ^^
Really like this blog. Great job!

/Stupid swedish girl.

Miranda

I'm a loyal Team Edward. I think that Jacob played a part in her sanity for this book however the effects in the later books are never ending... Its a tough call really. I don't loath him,its really far from it. Part of me knows what a good friend he is to Bella, and the other part of me wishes that he would just go away... Its like being between a rock and a hard place.. ugg

lecia

ok... so i know this is an old page but i am catching up. and i love jacob but not as a pair with bella. im so glad that he was there to cheer her up because the book brought me to tears in chapter 3 it was nice to imagen her smile again. and sam uley was also metioned in the first book incase you didnt remember. he sparked bellas curiousity about the cullens by saying they werent allowed to come to la push ;]

Steph

Ahaha, I think you'll find that a lot of the characters from the Rez have been named after Stephenie's brothers and friends.
I can't loathe Jake completely, he DID help Bella... I'm certain she preferred having him around to the otherwise suffocating pain. BUT, and this is a big but, as you'll find out, Jake is NOT as happy and innocent as he seems. He is seriously flawed, even more so than Edward. Edward, at least, has Bella's best interests at heart. He did this for her. If Jake loved Bella the way Edward did, he would never leave her. I don't care if that's seen as a good thing. Edward leaving proves he would put Bella's overall well being before ANYTHING, his own happiness and Bella's. Sure Jake goes out of his way to make her happy, but if leaving made her sad, would he do it? I doubt it.

Ella

I'm team Edward, I do like Jake, but JUST AS A BROTHERLY character

mckenzie

I am vey much Team Edward and I think Jacob is a very nice,good guy and very important to Bella. I JUST SO HAPPEN to prefer Edward, especially for Bella. I see the difference between Jacob and Edward as the difference between a bag of peanut M&M's and a chocolate covered strawberry, both things that I like, one I just happen to like more.

Joanne Maria

I think Jacob played a pivitol role in keeping Bella alive. Jacob truly cares for Bella and only wants the best for her. Most times it is hard to let go of things we care about. Bella really needed Jacob at this point in her life.

I am Team Edward, but I do not dislike Jacob, as a matter of fact Jacob is like most of the guys I grew up with and dated.

There are no Edwards in the BRONX...

savannah

they areent bears. they're . . . large (to say the least) wolves

Courtney

i am definitely team edward,
but in the beginning, i hated that jacob came in and took edwards place,
cuz i wanted edward in the book so bad,
but after reading it a few times,
i kinda like jacob and think its a good thing that he made bella happier than usual,
she REALLY needed it

Whittney

There is one teeny problem that I have with something you said, Kaleb - the quote follows.

"if she reacted in this way to Edward leaving, how much more so is it painful for him?"

More painful? For Edward? Sure, he is a vampire and experiences things much more intensely than Bella does. But Edward leaves knowing that Bella still loves him, whereas he left her with perhaps the cruelest thing a girl can hear: that he *doesn't want her* any more. That he does. Not. Love. Her.

Bella's conviction of this is utter and complete, as we see from the rest of New Moon and as Edward could undoubtedly see in her reaction. Maybe I am biased, being a girl, but... I can't help believe that Bella suffers more. At least Edward knows that the person he loves still loves him completely. Bella has to try to put herself together believe either that the vampire she thought loved her so vehemently has fallen out of love with her, or that he never truly loved her in the first place. Either is devastating.

I am wholly Team Edward, and I understand... why he took the actions he did and lied to her that way, but I think he only could have done so because he doesn't understand how much Bella loves and needs him - and how horribly world-demolishing that belief is.

Love all your opinions and writing on Twilight so far - belated welcome to the family! (I've been reading since the beginning, but not posted til now :) )

Caro :D

I think for the song in chapter 7 should be:

Pocketfull of Sunshine - Natasha Bedindgfield

Rachel

I am on team Edward, but I do believe that, without Jacob, Bella would have not been herself until the return of Edward. I used to think that I did not like Jacob, but Breaking Dawn really changed my point of view on the guy. You'll see why later ;P.

Elizabeth

I like Jacob, but he doesnt even start to compare to Edward.

Tonya

I dispised Jacob when I first read the book. Not because of what's happened so far, but because of things he did after this and in the 3rd book. After reading them a few times though, I've come to truely love Jacob as well. He was definitly a great friend to her. However, I am still whole heartedly Team Edward. If I say anymore I may give something away.

Kaitlyn

I am unquestionably team Edward, but I am glad Jacob was there for Bella. If he wasn't, who knows? Maybe one day she would have snapped and shot herself with Charlie's gun or jumped off a cliff ;)

However, I do hate the Jacob in Eclipse.

Dylan

Hey Caleb!
I think Jake definatly plays an important role helping bella grow as a person! I mean granted I think she'd always miss him when he was gone etc, but I think she finds out that as long as she has someone else there also or a group of people it can make it much easier and that edward doesn't have to be the only person to occupy her thoughts no matter how much she'd like it. I think through everything in this book with him leaving and jake comming into her life, it's givin her more of as skill with being with out him and also probably having closer relations with other friend-ish people! ^_^ woot! >_<

Dylan

Hey Caleb!

I think Jake definatly plays an important role helping bella grow as a person! I mean granted I think she'd always miss him when he was gone etc, but I think she finds out that as long as she has someone else there also or a group of peoplke it can make it much easier and that edward doesn't have to be the only person to occupy her thoughts no matter how much she'd like it. I think through everything in this book with him leaving and jake comming into her life, it's givin her more of as skill with being with out him and also probably having closer relations with other friend-ish people! ^_^ woot! >_<

Ley Ley

To respond to your question to Team Edward people:
I was extremely grateful to Jacob for making Bella laugh again (sad, that I think of fictional characters that way.) But, at the same time, I was so worried and sort of frustrated with Bella because it seems like she's getting over Edward. I mean, I want Bella to be happy, but...it's hard to explain, but I think you understand what I'm saying.

Aubree

Im definitely Team Edward but in a way I apprecaite Jacob for what he did and how he was there for Bella. Bella went through an extreme of what most people do when there is a breakup. I can only imagine how Bella would have been if Jacob wasnt there. It wouldnt have been a pretty site. He is a good guy, a great friend! At times I find myself wishing that he hadnt been there mainly because Im so for Edward but I know that really it was best that Jacob was around.

Aishah

If I'm not wrong, Stephenie did name Seth Clearwater after her brother. I think it was because that her other siblings were jealous of seeing their other broter, Jacob's name in the book.
Yep.

Tesa

I am team Switzerland because i think Edward and Jacob are too good for Bella. I have preference for Edward, but i think Jacob was a great friend to Bella and to anyone going through what she's going through(on second thought, probably not that many people go through the proccess of getting dumped by their vampire bf..i hope)..anyway, I love your site!keep up the great work!
-Tesa
ps: it was really hard for me not to give spoilers in this comment, but i managed!Yay

Ari

I am a Team Edward girl, but, though it hurts to admit it, Jacob did help Bella while Edward isn't there. We talked about that with Stephenie Meyer in New York! (Ya! I went, and she said how are you, all I could say was thanks, i was awed.)

Brittany

I say that just because we're pro-Edward doesn't mean we're anti-Jacob. (Sometimes we're irritated with him, but sometimes he's really super awesome, as you'll see.) Jake is a genuine good friend to Bella, and, yes, he's exactly what she needs right now.

Don't worry, they themselves talk about this later on in the book(s).

Pruedence110588

Well, I'm TEAM SWITZERLAND all the way, you can't make me choose!

...Don't worry, all the Switzerland comments will make sense later.

And yes, keep your eyes peeled for those big bear sightings...their purpose will become clear soon :)

Katie Beth

Lol, I did *not* use profanity above... the r and the n got squished together, in case anyone misreads that. :-) Sorry.

Katie Beth

Unfortunately I have to admit that Jacob is good for Bella. He kinda screws it all up, but he brings her out of her depression and that's the important thing. I liked him more the second time I read New Moon, too... I still need to reread Eclipse (pardon me while I pummel the mailman), but I'm interested to see if I still like him. :-P Of course, I blame Taylor Lautner for my increased tolerance of Jacob. Darn the boy.

Krystol

All I can say is he is a good friend in her darkest hour. I always liked him when he was smiley and good for her. When he was a jerk... not so much.

Dani

Team Edward all the way! but this doesnt mean i hate Jacob. like many others have posted before me, i think jacob plays an important roll in bring bella back from the depression that was threatening to keep her there. Jacob is a great friend for Bella and i like him. BUT there a lot of things that Jacob does that just irritates me, not so much in New Moon, more in Eclipse, you just wait and see. Jacob wants more from Bella than just friendship and i think thats where many team edward fans start to hate jacob, he is constantly trying to cross that friendship line into something more and its frustrating.
I like jacob, but only when hes being "bella's jacob" and not the jacob we want to hit.

Jennifer

I don't hate Jacob, I've just never thought of him as a romantic role for Bella, he does a lot for Bella at this time however. I think he takes advantage a little bit because she is severely volunerable but at the same time Bella needs a friend. She needs something new in her life. Something that won't necessarily take the place of Edward but something that will make her feel anything. She's been numb for so long after Edward, she needs something. And at the moment that something is Jacob.

Lizzie

I am niether Team Edward or Team Jacob. I think Jacob was helping Bella and doning the decent thing seeing how broken Bella was after Edward left. He was trying to help repair the proverbial and literal mess that Edward left.

Katie ~

You're totally right, Kristina. So people, don't be hatin' on Jake!

taylor

I am 500000% Team Jacob. I think that he is better for Bella and he is the better "man". But I also think that Bella should choose edward because I want to marry Jacob.
ANd Jacob is NOT safe, you will find that out later I promise! And yes Seth the werewolf is named after seth the web master!
P.S. BREAKING DAWN IS OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (now I just have ot wait till morning to get it!)

Kristina

Ok. First off, I'm 1000% Team Edward. And I'm answering your question about Jacob. Personally, I have absolutely nothing against Jake. I actually think, in real life, I'd like Jacob more, based on personality. So yes, I like Jacob, just not for Bella. I think he played a crucial role in Bella's recovery after Edward left. He's a pretty important character overall, and I'm glad that he was there to pick up the pieces when Bella fell into a zombie like state. :)

Christy

I completely loathe him!! But I sure if if you asked me the first time i was reading New Moon my opinion would be different but now I have a deep hatred for Jacob. Ohh and you find out about Sam Uley and his uneasiness around Edward soon. Haha I can not wait for your reaction!! xD Oh and same thing with the bears; cannot wait. *laughs*

maria

i am team edward. but jacob is a really great guy. if it wasnt for him, who knows what couldve happened to bella. i wnat him to rind his own happy endign, cuz hes a great guy, however, i do think edward and bella are menat to be together, btu jacob shoudlk be a part of her life cuz he helped her os much. hes like a really really great best friend

Maddy

I like that Jacob has been there as a friend and no.. right now he doesn't seem to be taking advantage of it anyway... maybe just a bit... but not really pushing it. BUt I must way... Jacob is no Edward... while he is a good person.. it will always be Edward and Bella for me.. not Jacob and Bella. It's not because of who's better than who... it just IS. And as for what Edward is up to... you'll find out later.. but how do YOU think he's doing? Definitely not off to party...

angela

go team edward!

angela

completely agree with you Carrie. I couldn't have said it better.

christina

congrats on the millionth mark!:)

and as for your question, i do think that jacob deserves major credit for bringing bella out of her funk so to speak. and while i am definitely team edward, i do appreciate jacob for the friend that he is to bella. but he does use it to his advantage and that's not nice of him at all! all of my dislike for him comes from certain things he does later on in new moon and especially in eclipse. and you will discover those and the importance of the bears and such soon! i can't wait!

Stephanie

TEAM JACOB FTW!

Alice Cullen

i'm Team Edward all the way, but yes, i must agree, Jacob HAS played a part, big or small, in helping Bella out of her sullen-ness.There are many differences between jacob and edward. their behaviors, reactions, thoughts, and regards as to what Bella should to to b safe, and where the line of that safety is crossed. I feel bad for Jacob, *maybe its because i've been brwosing threw twilight fanfiction to waste time and have seen other sides to the story,* but idk anymore. I want Bella to be with Edward, and they are perfect for each other, but the only thing that makes Jacob seem unworthy to me, is how many times he loses her trust. Jacob repeatedly angers Bella, throwing her into a frenzy and grudge, but lucky for him, she isn't one to hold grudges. So, evertime he gets off lose after acouple of days or so. Edward on the other hand, wants nothing to do with anything that could push her away from him,especially losing her trust. He holds her at the highest position of importance in his life...
idk. i think i'm close to Team Switzerland, but still on Team Edward. My thoughts are muddled and confused. They shall b cleared by august 4th (thanx to my luck of ordering from amazon,my copy of BD is probably gonna come in late;given that i live in the U.S. and it comes out in about...53 minutes..:()

gina

TO KALEB:
in ur question to team twilighters ive always liked jacob and wen edward left i thought that jacob and bella were perfect for each other, though i still preferred edward and bella over jacob and bella. then something happened (a spoiler if i tell you) and then i saw a new more, i suppose, "rougher" side of jacob and mroe "selfish" side. Then in 'eclipse' i fully moved from being a team edward-er and jacob-er to a team edward-er.

Erin

I am definately Team Edward. But, if Jacob hadn't been there during New Moon there wouldn't be an Eclipse. Period. Bella would have wasted away and probably killed herself, and it wouldn't have been an entire accident.
Anyways, I had to mention this once you mentioned Sam. After you read chapter 12, go back and reread the part where Edward leaves. Or, if it's still too painful, after you finish the book. But go reread it. Trust me, it's worth it. Especially right before Sam saves her... *winkwink*
Happy reading!

Morgan

I think Jacob plays a huge part in helping Bella get back on her feet so to say, but really he was kind of taking advantage of Bella while Edward was away because she was crushed when he left and he is helping her but he needs to back down when she wants him too.
Go Team Edward!!!!

Elise

but I'm still Team Edward all the way!

Elise

I think it's good he was there for bella. She really needed him at that point in her life. Without him she might have killed herslef or done something else totally drastic.

Tracy

My advise to you would be to read the "extras" section in the New Moon page of Stephenie's website, it will give you an insight into Edwards state of mind (as well as a couple of other charaters). But don't read it until you have finished the book. Some of the out takes are not bad either. I'm TEAM SWITZERLAND myself, but swaying a little more towards TEAM EDWARD.

Carrie

I wish I could be more diplomatic about it, but I really dislike Jacob. I liked him in "Twilight". I liked him for about half of "New Moon", then he started to irk me. In "Eclipse", he drove me absolutely nuts. I wanted to skip over all of the parts he was in. I'm just hoping he won't be as annoying in BD. I think that Edward & Bella are obviously meant to be, and I can't even fault Edward for leaving her in NM because of his reasons for doing so. It was silly of him to think that he and Bella could ever be w/o one another for very long, but by the end of NM and while you're reading "Eclipse", I think you'll find that what he did was kind of necessary.

Hihi

:) Keep reading Kaleb!

Hihi

Arg! I really want to tell you spoilers! ARG! I sound like a pirate now. Anyways, keep reading so when you get to a certain chapter, I won't have this craving to tell you everything that happens gnawing at me. ARG!!!!!!!

Brianna

I am completely and utterly TEAM EDWARD I mean Jacob is nice and all, but he just does not even come close to Edward's Romantic Perfection and such!! Edward and Bella are just meant to be together and that is all that matters! Jacob needs to GO AWAY FOREVER so Edward and Bella can live happily ever after!!!

Meghan

I'm completely Team Edward, but I do think that Jacob played a good role in Bella's life. He helped stitch her heart together again. I would like Jacob more, I think, if he wanted to stay just friends with her, instead of being so damn persistent. :P

Briana

5 hours until we see who wins-Team Edward or Team Jacob.

vivs

omg! i cant wait for tonight! :D

and about that jacob and edward you asked. well i in my opinion think he really helped bella out. and even though i may be on edwards team...i think jacob is an awesome character and also one of my favorite characters. and he's funny. :P

you rock kaleb..and keep ip the good work!

kate

okay if bella and edward dies im going to freak!!!!!!!

and if jacob is so dumb to think e wans to kill bella than TEAM EDWARD ONLY!!!!!!!!!!!!
id still be team edward even if jacob didnt want to kill her

emily wibser

hey so i think that mabey edward should get bella and mabey jacob with tanya cuz tanya wasnt realy for edward and lauren is dead because of jacob but tanya hasnt acuatly seen jake befor or visa versa.
it would make a perfect story line

Hannah Leigh

I don't think that I really hated Jacob...I just think that I resented him for taking the place that Edward kinda left open as guardian, friend, comforter, protector...I just felt like he shouldn't even be there. That this story was about Bella and Edward. When really I should have blamed Edward for leaving.
And then I looked back on it and I figured that it was good Jacob was there for Bella. I kinda think he kept her alive and well in some ways. I don't know where she would be without him. But in Eclipse I really started to hate him for some of the things he did. And then I got better. But I am not Team Jacob at all!
TEAM EDWARD!

kate

okay so breaking dawn will be out really soon know!!!!!
i hope that bella will pick edward because if she chose jacob he can leave her when he finds his other half/soul mate.and im shure bella dosent want to go through that kind of thing again-it was bad enough when edward left her for a while for her.pluss itt just makes more sence if she chose edward.-right?

Debbie

I am Team Edward, but I have a soft spot for Jacob. Remember, in Twilight, he obviously had a crush on Bella, so he is definitely taking advantage of the situation. However, he genuinely cares about Bella, but he's a real teen. Edward is a teen with a century of experience. Jake treats Bella like a typical teen, while Edward treats her like a fragile doll.

Hannahkin

we-e-ell.... i was gonna read all 133 comments just to make sure that i wasn't repeating what someone else has already said, since repetition is pretty much a crime. but i ran out of steam, so never mind!

from the "acknowledgements" section of my Sadly Abused* copy of New Moon: "Thanks to all my siblings, Emily, Heidi, Paul, Seth, and Jacob, for letting me borrow your names. I hope I didn't do anything with them that makes you wish you hadn't."

so there you have it! :D

i'm glad that you see Jacob, and Bella, so well! :) it makes my heart hurt when people talk about how stupid/irritating/ugly Jacob is, or likewise with Bella - i've read numerous blogs of girls who absolutely HATE Bella, simply because she's got a hot vampire boyfriend/sweetheart Quileute best friend! i read the books for all of the characters, not just for Edward or Jacob. in fact, i'm the Leader of Team Indecisive, since i can't choose who i love the most between Edward and Jacob :) it's like Team Switzerland, i suppose... i just forgot the witty Switzerland comment when becoming a team leader. whoops! :/

gah. people should stop talking about Eclipse!! naughties, don't you know Kaleb is only on the SECOND book? teehee :)

*never lend your favourite books out to your friends. they will Abuse them! it's so sad... *sniffle*

Audrey

The more I read the series, the more I love Jacob.

When I first read New Moon, I thought Jacob was a great character --that changed when I read Eclipse. I was like Bella, I missed the NM Jacob.

Fire and Ice (in Eclipse) is my all-time favorite chapter in all of the series :) I can't wait until you read /that/ chapter, Kaleb xD

Though...it'd probably take you a year to get to that part :P Haha.

jessie

sorry for posting twice my computer spazzed!

jessie

i am team edward but i love jacob too. you will see in eclipse why so many people dislike jacob so much. i think they forgot how important and sweet he was to bella.

jessie

i am team edward but i love jacob too. you will see in eclipse why so many people dislike jacob so much. i think they forgot how important and sweet he was to bella.

Audree

I love Jacob. I think he plays a VERY important role in the story and with out him, there would be no story. As much as I love Edward, and know he's the right one for Bella, I can't help but love Jacob too.

Lindsay

In New Moon, I think Jacob is a saint. I am very grateful that he is there for Bella when Edward isn't. However, this changes GREATLY in Eclipse. Jacob becomes annoying and stupid and is also getting in the way of everything.

Before I read Eclipse, I thought he was amazing.

Esmel

""I wonder if this Seth was named after Seth the Famous Webmaster ""

Ding ding ding! We have a winner!

Yes, Seth is one of Stephenie's siblings, all of whom are mentioned somewhere in the series. (Seth, Jacob, etc.)

And yes, Jacob was a huge help in bringing Bella up from her depression. If not for him, a hugely important event might never have taked place later on in the book.... Most people seem to forget about that...

angealyn

I am not Jacob's biggest fan, but I really and truly believe he is the best thing that could happen to Bella at this particular moment in her life. He's bringing her back to life. It might seem a bit too much to say, but I think it's true.

Megan

Ooo, and a few more things about Jacob, he really annoys me in Eclipse! He's also very mean to Edward, and although I'm sure Edward would like to say some mean things too, he doesn't because he cares that much about Bella, that he'd hate to say anything like that that would get her upset. Eddiepus is so sweet!!! ha! Team Edward!

Megan

I think most of us Team Edward's don't really hate Jacob, but we don't see him as right for Bella. I think that Jacob did a wonderful job in lifting Bella's spirits in her time of need, but I think that Edward is so much better. He's witty, selfless, sensitive, and not to mention extremely gorgeous. Jacob is happy and sweet, but he's still very young, and despite the fact that Bella is only 18, she shows that she has a much older mind. Edward even comments on that in Twilight. Jake deserves a happy ending too, but I just don't see him as the right guy for Bella. :) Enjoy reading New Moon! I suggested a ton of songs so hopefully one of them ends up for a chapter! :)

Krystle

Hey Kaleb,
You are very perceptive. Keep on the look out for the bears. Also, if you want something to think about, go back to the scene when Bella is alone after Edward has left. You should "listen" for something.
I am on team Switzerland. I think Edward is great for Bella and that is really what she wants, but Jacob is there for Bella when Edward can not be. Jacob is the best friend that anyone could have! Also you can not blame Jacob for all the stupid things that he may do. He is 16 and making thing up as he goes. Doesn't he deserve his happily ever after?
Oh well we'll find out in less than eight hours!!!

Monica

Oops, not "wind", "wing".

Monica

Oh, and I must agree with Ms, Paranoia, I absolutely loathed Jacob in Eclipse! Also, to me, he started going down hill after around chapter 10. New Moon was kind of a blur to me, I don't really remember many specific details because I think the entire time I was just waiting for Edward to reappear. It's like it was 400 pages of blah blah blah in the middle where nothing really happened, besides Jacob and Bella being friends. It was my least favorite book out of all three, soon to be four.

Monica

I am completely and 100% Team Edward, but I'm not a Jacob hater. I think it's nice of him to take Bella under his wind and take care of her in Edward's absence. Although I absolutely hate it when he bags on Edward! Poor Eddie, he's probably sitting in a dark corner, not communicating with anyone and just moping and wallowing. T-T

maku

I'm edward's team all the way, but I really must say I like Jacob quite a lot.If Bella hadnt met Edward I would totally like him, but if I compare my love for edward to the one I feel for Jacob, it's totally out of question.
But I think Jacob has been kind of great to Bella. Come on! He was the only one who helped her when she was a zombie! He is so funny and adventorous. With Jacob you won't ever feel down or depressed.But he just isn't the guy for Bella, not after she had met the love of her life.

AND YES! Seth was named after Stephenie's brother. And other character is named after other of Stephenie's brother.They are soooooo cool, because they are the ones who taught her sister about all the cars that appear in the book

Ms. Paranoia

I am a totally on Team Edward, forever! I don't know, I just can't picture Bella with anyone else but Edward. Edward and Bella have this magic connection, the bond that most of us can tell is true love. Bella and Jacob have that bond of friendship, but I can't see or sense anything beyond that. Even when something happens in Ch. 23 of Eclipse (you'll find out later =o), I just couldn't bring myself to accept this one fact, it seemed wrong to me.

Anyways, the first time I read New Moon I felt like I was somewhat skimming it, just waiting until Jacob would move out of the picture, because for many die-hard Edward fans we just kept flipping the pages, hoping he'd come back soon. But I do admit, I am glad that Jacob is Bella's friend, because I wanted to see Bella at least a little happier after Edward left, and I think Jacob did a good job in that. I do feel a little bad for him though, because Bella was ultimately just using him, although she enjoyed his company as well.

Hmm.. I liked Jacob from the chapters up to Ch.10.. I think from Ch.10 and on is when he started to go down in my eyes, and in Eclipse... I swear, I wished someone would punch him or something, GAH!... You'll find out why later Kaleb.

Another difference between Edward and Jacob is that Edward is much more mature than Jacob. Edward's had about 100 years of experience, which is probably why he is the way he is, and Jacob is only 16, so he has a long way to go. Actually, I think it's because he's so immature (and it shows as the chapters and books progress) that I greatly dislike him.

So basically.. I'm all for Edward, and Jacob was fine until this certain point in the books, which made me want to shoot him.

Congrats on a million hits Kaleb, and I can't wait for midnight tonight! I'll be going to a midnight Borders party with my friend, so hooraay!!

Kyra

I'm really glad that Jacob was there to pick Bella up when she was down. I don't even want to think about what might happened if he hadn't been there for her.

Mara-Kate

I am Team Edward!!! So yes, I do loathe the fact that Jacob takes advantage of Bella in her depressing state, like rebound-guy much? lol He should know he'll always be second and not try to take advantage of someone who just wants a friend to make her smile... :) cant wait for the chat room!

Terrbear

Well I'm a total Team Edward fan. For both Bella and myself! :D
The first time I read New Moon I, like everyone else, skimmed it. After being reassured I went back and Jacob came into the picture. I like the Before Jacob, but I am somewhat glad he's there...in New Moon. Once someone comes back into this book in lets say..ooh chapter 17, I started to dislike him again. In Eclipse I wanted Edward to break his jaw. So I don't love him. I dislike him actually, but I appriciate that he was here to fill a void in Bella's life in this difficult time.

JLT

As much as I loathe Jacob, I do admit that he did play a good part of helping Bella while Edward was gone. However, he becomes immature about so many things later on, and that is what makes me hate him. He tries to hold on to a season in his and Bella's lives that is over. So in spite of his help during that time, I can't stand him. :)

Alyson May

The first time I finished the series, I was Team Edward. By the fourth time, I'd finished, I was still Team Edward, but I then wanted Jacob to MYSELF. =]

I'd explain why, but it'd be heavily SPOILERED, so I'll spare you until you finish New Moon.

inmortal

I looooooooooove Sam <3333333 Is my second favorite werewolf. Seth is my first. ORFGGG. Finish new moon already! LOL.

As for the Jacob thing, I really love the way he is (and yeah he was good for Bella) but I'm not in love with him. He's great as friend, but well... I don't want to spoil you anything but there's something that made me not love Jacob and you are gonna read it soon. I love his sarcasm though <3

Ladybuguboo

I am so for Edward, but i will never deny that Jacob was the best thing that could have happened to her after he left. I really think that with Bella's personality she would have eventually gone crazy from sadness. (Even if she didn't show it) Heck, she is hearing voices in her head ALREADY!

JACOB HELPED HER GET PERSPECTIVE BACK IN LIFE.

Mmary

First of all, I'm amazed that no one has spoiled the bears yet. That's great. Second of all, if I were on a team for who I thought Bella should end up with, then it would be team Edward. But I'm on a team for who I like the best personally, and that's Jacob. And yes, I do think Bella isn't worth it for Jacob. He should choose someone like...hmm..me!!! lol, jk. =]]]

Most of the above comments have said anything else that I could, so I'm pretty much done now. Except TEAM JACOB and ONLY 8 MORE HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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