| Quote #13 [Carlisle to Laurent, James, and Victoria:] "Please don't take offense, but we'd appreciate it if you'd refrain from hunting in this immediate area. We have to stay inconspicuous, you understand," Carlisle explained. (18.23) |
Carlisle's family attempts to keeps up appearances in order to maintain a semi-permanent home. If this new group of vampires feeds on the local population, people may become suspicious of the Cullens.
| Quote #14 I'd never seen him dress in black before, and, with the contrast against his pale skin, his beauty was absolutely surreal. That much I couldn't deny, even if the fact that he was wearing a tuxedo made me nervous. (Epilogue.6) |
Despite spending more time with Edward, Bella continues to be struck by his beauty. She doesn't seem to get used to it. If Bella became a vampire, do you think she would still find Edward as attractive?
| Quote #15 [Bella to Edward:] "Do you remember when you told me that I didn't see myself very clearly?" I asked, raising my eyebrows. "You obviously have the same blindness." (Epilogue.189) |
Edward and Bella don't see themselves the way the others see them. All the same, do you think that Edward is a particularly attractive vampire, or an average looking one?