Mondays Bite! Twilight Re-Read Along Chapters 21-24 & Epilogue

Discussion questions for chapters 21-24 & Epilogue link-up at GReads

1. In chapter 21 James calls Bella telling her he has her mother and the only way he won't kill her is if Bella comes alone. What would you do in that situation? Come alone or tell Alice and Jasper? 
I would sooo tell Alice and Jasper! They are smart, I'm sure they would come up with a better plan than I ever could! 
  
2. Was everyone else as shocked as I was when I first found out about the Alice/James situation? Do you think this adds to the story line or was it not needed? Why do you think they choose not to include these details in the movie?
Yes, defiantly shocked! I do think it adds to the story because it tells us Alice's background! Uh, the movie could not include everything and since it did not focus on the Cullens as much as in the book, I felt this being left out did not hinder the movie.
 
3. Edward had to do something extremely difficult in order to save Bella from becoming a vampire. Have you ever had a similar situation in your life where you had to push your will power to its limits?
I can not think of a particular time, no life or death situations for sure.  I know there been times when what I have wanted was not necessarily the best for me or those around me so I've had to let things go, testing my will power. That's when I put my faith in God to bring the best outcome! 
 
4. Bella and Edward get into the "to change Bella or not to change Bella" argument in the hospital. If you were Bella, would you want to become a vampire? Why or why not?
If I had Edward, yes I would. Mostly for the same reasons as Bella, I would want to be with him forever and stay the same age, being the same as him. Specially if I believed as Carlisle, you don't lose your soul because your heart stops beating. Your soul is who you are, you still have a choice in how to live.  
Chapter 24 is another one of my favorites, love Bella's line "I'm betting on Alice"
 
5. Twilight ends with everyone going to the prom. Did you go to your prom? Was your experience similar to Bella's? Feel free to include pictures!! 
Nope, never went to prom because I did not have one. The closest thing I had was a friends banquet, no dancing, just a bunch of friends dressing up for a nice dinner.

 

Oh I almost forgot, in the epilogue I had no clue Edward was taking Bella to prom. (until Tyler's call) I thought she was getting dressed up for Emmett and Rosalie's again wedding. At least that is what I would have told Edward! :) 

EXTRA: So, it's over...Final thoughts?
This was so fun! It was nice to have questions and see everyone's answers.  It challenged me to look at Twilight from different angles. Thank you to all who made it possible. I enjoyed checking out the other blogs involved as well. I have already read New Moon again and plan to continue reading the rest of the series & watching the movies in preparation for Breaking Dawn Part 1 in Nov.
I would love to this with another book, maybe one I have not read before! Anyone else game?! ;)

Mondays Bite! Twilight Re-Read Along Chapters 16-20

Discussion Questions for Chapter 16-20!

Link up your answers at The Reading Housewives

1. {SERIOUS question} If you where in Carlisle's position, do you think you would have been able to fight off your vampiric urges? Would you ever bring someone into that life, as he did with Edward and Esme? I am not sure how I would be, I could only hope to be as good as Carlisle. It was pounded in Carlisle's head how evil vampires and the like are, so I can see how his background affected how he lived as a vampire. If you in the end believed as Carlisle about a vampire's soul, there would be no problem changing someone. I like that Carlisle waited til someone was dying to change them. I really believe Carlisle made the best of the hand he was dealt in life.
   
2. {FUN question} We are introduced to Edward's playful side in these chapters, before he gets all manic about the new vampires, I think we have a better picture of who he is. If you had to describe him in 5 words, what would they be? Good and Bad qualities, whatever you like! Passionate, Caring, Unforgettable, Protective and I'm having trouble with a fifth word. Can't wait to see other answers for this one ;)   
   
   
3. {LONG question} While re-reading I have been taking notes: observations that I have come across re-reading and comparisons to the movie. One of my notes deals with page 383, in which Edward screams at Alice there is no other option. The first time around I didn't get that he meant the future that Alice saw for Bella as a vampire (because we obviously hadn't gotten to that part), but now that I know the whole story I see that is what he meant... Has this happened to you? Do you have any examples of things that are clearer now or things that you have realized while re-reading? I can't remember what I was thinking the first time I read Twilight, I just remember not being able to put in down! Can't think of any Ah-ha moments.
   
   
4. {PERSONAL question} We haven't talked about this yet, but I think the idea of your human gifts amplifying in your vampire life is interesting (Jasper's control of emotions, Edward's mind reading), what do you think your gifts would be? I'm not sure what I would have, I would be glad to even have a special gift!
   
   
5. {SURVEY question} We are coming to the end of the book, what has been your opinion on this re-read? First, when was the last time you read it? Second, do you feel you like it more, the same, or less this time around? I think the last time I re-read the books was when Eclipse came out on DVD. I enjoy the book more each time I read it, always MORE! *sigh* I finished it a while ago cause I could not put it down and then moved on to re-read New Moon!
   

Mondays Bite! Twilight Re-Read Along: Chapters 11-15

Discussion questions for chapters 11-15

Link-up this week at The Secret Life of an Avid Reader

1. Do you think the name "Twilight" for this book is fitting with the story? Do you think a better name could have been chosen? What about the series and the names as a whole?

I never thought about the title before, but after reading this question a scene in chapter 11 comes to mind: 

"It's twilight, " Edward murmured, looking at the western horizon, obscured as it was with clouds. His voice was thoughtful, as if his mind were somewhere far away. I started at him as he gazed unseeingly out the windshield.  I was still staring when his eyes suddenly shifted back to mine. "It's the safest time of day for us," he said, answering the unspoken question in my eyes. "The easiest time. But also the saddest, in a way . . . the end of another day, the return of the night. Darkness is so predictable, don't you think?" He smiled wistfully.

(The scene in Port Angeles also appears to happen at twilight, along with the last scene of the book)

As far as this book goes by itself,  I look at Edward's comment about twilight being the end of another day and see by Bella meeting Edward, it closes a chapter of her life and starts another.

I feel the names of the series as a whole are very fitting!

2. On this re-read, what’s your favorite part of the book? Is it the vampires, setting, plot, characters, Edward, or something else?

I would have to say Edward! Always Edward! I like that he is a vampire who reads minds and I love his relationship with Bella. These chapters are some of my favorite, where they take there relationship to the next level: the getting to know each other, the meadow, their touching, first kiss, the first night he stays with her, meeting the family and playing the song he wrote for her. I could go on and on! Twilight is one of my favorite books!


3. Edward shows his stalkerish/controlling tendencies during these chapters for the first time (at least Bella is aware), did this bother you the first time you read Twilight? Does it bother you now that you’re re-reading it? Should Bella be more worried about it?

It is very hard for me to remember how I felt the first time I read Twilight besides reading it fast and being unable to put it down. With this question I find myself thinking of Midnight Sun, yes I read it. :) It really is the other side of the story so I see Edward's stalking as being curious. He has had many chances to take Bella's blood and he has already decided not to.

I have felt that Bella needs to realize a little more what Edward is capable of .

On page 141- I opened the window - surprised when it opened silently, without sticking, not having opened it in who knows how many years- and sucked in the relatively dry air.

In Midnight Sun, you see Edward is the cause for the window not sticking, due to his nightly visits and watching her sleep. It is a little creepy that he has been so close, watching, without her having any idea.   


4. Do you find yourself, during or after reading another paranormal/supernatural book, comparing it to Twilight? If you do, why do you think that is? Is it because it’s popular or because it’s just a book that makes an impact?

This book has defiantly made an impact on me, it was this book that introduced me to the paranormal world! I do find myself comparing vampires, it seems in every paranormal book they are different. I do sometimes find myself wishing the Twilight vampires did not kill the humans when taking their blood, and that the bite would be a bonding with ones mate. But I guess that would change the story too much and take the part of the risk factor away from Edward.   


5. Bella is introduced to the Cullen Family in chapter 15, who is your favorite Cullen and why?

Besides Edward, right?! They are all so different, you like each one for a different reason. Alice for her acceptance and caring nature, Carlisle is too kind and pure to be "a monster", Emmett for his easy to-get-along-with, teasing nature, Jasper for encouraging Bella, helping make things easy for her and loving Alice, and Esme for her kind, motherly nature.

Mondays Bite! Twilight Re-Read Along Chapters 1-5

I have been wanting to re-read Twilight and this is the perfect opportunity! If you’d like to re-read along too, you can get more details and sign up here. This is one of my favorite books and look forward to reading it again. I will have to spend this week catching up with the other bloggers. :) 

Questions for Chapters 1-5

1. Have you ever had to start over in a new place, like Bella did in Forks? This new place could be a job, school, or town. How easy or difficult was this for you?

Yes, first in grade school when I went from a private school to homeschooling and then to a public school. I had lots of different kinds of friends and even lost some in the end going back and forth. Next was moving to Argentina for college, talk about feeling out of place! But it was only for a year and I knew I was coming home. The biggest change has been since I was married six years ago and we have moved twice. Both times we moved further from my family and each time I feel like I'm starting over. It has been hard leaving friends behind and trying to find a group to fit into and make new friends.

2. Do you picture the actors from the movie as the characters in the book?

Some yes- Jacob, Billy, Charlie, Esme, Carlisle, Alice, Emmett, Rosalie, Mike and Jessica.
Some no- Bella (I see me! he he), Edward (in some ways yes), Jasper and Eric.
A lot of scenes I like to picture things the way I want and not the way the movie does. 

3. What are your first thoughts on meeting Edward in Bella’s Biology class? At first he was annoyed by her presence, but then after a week away he returns & finds him self very interested in her. Do you think this helped or hindered the storyline?

I think like Bella, confused. I think it helps the storyline, it shows Edward is conflicted. He wants to get to know her but also wants to protect her from himself. 

4. Out of the secondary characters Bella meets at school, who is your favorite and why? (I am referring to the humans, not the vampires in this question)

I will have to say Angela, she is more of a friend to Bella.

5. There is a lot of dialogue between Edward and Bella in these first few chapters that I feel played a major role in developing their relationship. What are some of your favorite quotes? or moments? 

Ah, so many!
Edward- "It would be more...prudent for you to not be my friend," he explained. "But I'm tired of tying to stay away from you, Bella." I feel this was a turning point where Edward decides to give them a chance and "let the chips fall where they may."

Had to laugh when they were talking about Bella's gas mileage. Bella- "I don't see how that is any of your business." Stupid, shiny Volvo owner.


I also love chapter 5, with the blood typing. I see a soft side of Edward and how he is starting to care for Bella.