Manipulation Quotes in Eclipse

What Jacob really means to say with his question is: "I need you as a friend, don't you need me?" What does his roundabout way say about the workings of manipulation?

Jacob use his own pain to guilt-trip Bella into finding a way to see him again against Edward's wishes. On the other hand, he is in pain, so is his behavior unfair or not?

Apparently presents are a good way to manipulate people. Are all presents manipulative?

Alice plays the "abandoned girl" to manipulate Charlie into letting Bella stay with her. Why is her scheme so effective with Charlie?

Bella asks Edward to promise to stay with her during the fight, because she knows he won't break a promise to her. How binding are promises or "giving your word" in our society today versus in the past?

Alice believes that it's selfish and unloving of Bella to exclude her from her initial wedding plans. What are the pros and cons of sharing your wedding with your family and friends?

Is Bella really a sucker for guilt-trips? Or does she willingly allow Alice to guilt-trip her into a big wedding, because that's what she secretly wants?

Edward thinks that hiding his jealousy from Bella is a better tactic than openly acting on it, like Jacob. How might Bella's favor change if their tactics were reversed?

Do you believe Jacob meant what he said or that Edward is trying to make Jacob look bad?

Could Jacob's statement be a double-manipulation?