Extraordinarily opinionated
Posted in Books, Twilight Series by: AlisaWhen I made my “I am Switzerland” t-shirt I had one other on my mind that I was choosing between. It was a quote from Embry, “I bet she’s tougher than that. She runs with vampires.” I still like this quote but I’m very happy with my shirt. I get a lot of comments on it. So far nobody actually understands the context of it, but they like the message. It’s so much fun to wear.
My favorite foreshadowing happens after Bella has jumped off the cliff and she’s dreaming about Juliet. She’s questioning if Romeo left would Juliet marry Paris. She comes to the conclusion that, “‘Juliet gets dumped and ends up with Paris’ would have never been a hit.” Stephenie pretty much spells it out there. Sorry Jacob it’s just not going to happen and somehow Edward is coming back. You don’t know how yet but you know he’s on his way. Well, I guess Bella has to go get him but you know what I mean.
It’s almost like a breath of fresh air when Edward comes back and gets Bella back to her house. When she wakes up and decides she wants to put her mortality to a vote I just about cracked up. My favorite bit of Bella and Edwards conversation is this
“Stay here,” he suggested…
“No dice. But you go ahead and make yourself at home…”
“Okay,”he sighed.”I’ll give you a ride.”
I shrugged. “Either way. But you probably should be there, too.”
“And why is that?”
“Because you’re extraordinarily opinionated, and I’m sure you’ll want a chance to air your view.”
It just healed all the wounds of Edward leaving to have them banter like that again. Like he was really back for good. And he is extraordinarily opinionated.
Then when Edward proposes and Bella is using her mother as an excuse not to get married and Edward says, “Because she’d rather you became one of the eternal damned than get married…” How funny is that? I love that Bella is totally OK with becoming a vampire but the thought of marriage sends her through the roof. Hilarious.
I love New Moon. I love the journey. Every bit of it. The extreme pain and the extreme relief at the end. It’s all worth it. Now on to Eclipse!!
July 25th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
I like the Switzerland shirt, and I’m glad you don’t mind blogging about Twilight. It goes to show how deep the books can be, if the reader actually gives them a chance.
July 25th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
I have to say, I love that quote as well (the one from Embry). But on to other fun info~ just thought I’d let you know that we’re moving back soon!! Yes, it’s true, we are moving back in the next few months. Forewarn Truman and let’s get together (assuming Truman won’t be stuck under a bunk-bed somewhere)
Talk to you more later!