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We are on chapter 9 of our countdown that means 16 more days until the release of New Moon. (It’s coming folks, just a little while longer!) Join us by reading a chapter a day together. So in order to help pass the time while we wait for New Moon to be released, I will continue to post a thread everyday for each chapter in the book, counting down the days until the official release of the film on November 20th.
Chapter 9: Third Wheel
In this chapter, I feel Bella should have been a bit more tactful with regard to Jacob & his feelings towards her, basically she could’ve been a bit more convincing because the kid feels overconfident in being able to win her over. At the same time, Jacob sets himself up for heartbreak. Bella shuts him down & yet he still comes back for more and that’s the foundation of their relationship throughout the entire saga. Bella tells Jacob no, but he doesn’t care, he pursues her relentlessly again and again, then gives her attitude when she doesn’t return his love the way he wants her to. Bella also adds fuel to the flame by continuously being there everyday, acting basically like a girlfriend to Jacob…an unfair situation for the both of them, she needs him & he wants her. But you play with fire and you will get burned every time…
These are some quick favs of mine in this chapter:
- Jacob finishes “The Rabbit” yayyyyyyyyy!
- I think it’s hilarious to picture Jacob & Bella riding in the front of the rabbit, while poor Mike is the third wheel sitting in the back lol. Mike is forced to steal Bella’s attention by putting his face on her seat, nearly touching her cheek! Gosh this kid can’t take a hint, whats with these Forks guys?
- Pg. 212 this is where Jacob could’ve saved himself two and a half books of heartache. Sure enough as soon as I sat down, he shifted over to put his arm around my shoulders. “Jake,” I protested, leaning away. He dropped his arm, not looking bothered at all by the minor rejection. He reached out and took my hand firmly, wrapping his other hand around my wrist when I tried to pull away again. Where did he get the confidence from? “Now, just hold on a minute, Bella,” he said in a calm voice. “Tell me something.” ”What?” “You like me, right?” “You know I do.” “Better than that joker puking his guts out in there?” “Yes.” “Better than any of the guys you know?” “Better than the girls, too.” “But thats all.” It was hard to answer, to say the word. Would he get hurt and avoid me? How would I stand that? “Yes,” I whispered. “That’s okay, you know. As long as you like me best. And your think I’m good looking-sort of. I’m prepared to be annoyingly persistent.” And that he is, gosh. Sidebar:Mistake 1,785,204. At this point Bella should’ve let Jacob down gently, but firmly. I personally don’t think it would’ve been too bad, he already has one up on poor Mike Newton who was in the bathroom puking up his entire insides. Like I said Bella used no tact when it came to Jacob or his feelings. It would’ve behooved her to do so, but once again I feel she was being selfish because then she would be alone if Jake decided to cut her off completely for not reciprocating on those feelings.
- Pg. 213 Bella does try, but I feel it’s a little too late. This is where Jacob sets himself up for heartache as well. “I’m not going to change.” “It’s still the other one isn’t it?” “You don’t have to talk about it.” “But don’t get mad at me for hanging around okay?” “Because I’m not giving up, I’ve got loads of time.” “You shouldn’t waste it on me,” I said, though I wanted him to. “It’s what I want to do, as long as you still like to be with me.” “I can’t imagine how I could not like being with you.” “I can live with that.” “Just don’t expect more.”
See the flip flopping, and back peddling? Also actions speak louder than words. Bella can say no all she wants, while no means no in every sense of the word, she constantly displays a constant need for Jacob. And Jacob, already head over heels in love with Bella, is desperate for any form of company and affection she will give him.
I’ve had enough of this chapter, I’m sure you all have loads to comment on And I’m sure you all will tell me if you disagree with all of my assumptions lol
P.S. I really appreciate you all who continue to follow me through these chapters. No we may not agree on every aspect of the saga, and there are tons of us on this site commenting, I still consider us a close knit bunch, and I enjoy reading your comments one by one. After all its because of you that I continue to do this daily. Even though some chapters aren’t as action packed as the others, we all know what is soon to come!
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