Mortality Quotes in New Moon

Edward believes that, without a soul, there’s no afterlife either. But what makes him believe that human beings have a soul? And does that mean he believes that evil humans can redeem themselves and go to heaven, but vampires cannot?

Throughout the novel, Bella dismisses the meaning of her soul, while it’s the most important thing for Edward.

Faced with her own mortality, Bella pleads for her life. Does that mean that, despite her reckless behavior, she never plans to actually tempt death?