How we cite our quotes: (chapter.paragraph)
Quote #1
Like they were hoping a fight might break out to alleviate the tedium of another Monday morning. (3.155)
Bella believes that the desire for violence often emerges out of boredom. How many fights in school happen out of boredom?
Quote #2
[Mike to Ben:] "Did you see the size of the Jacob kid? I think he could take Cullen down." "I don't think so," Ben disagreed. "There's something about Edward. He's always so… confident." (3.286)
Mike and Ben weight two qualities against each other that they consider important in scoring a victory in a fight: physical strength and confidence. What quality do you believe to be more essential?
Quote #3
[Edward to Bella:] "Maybe [the werewolves] aren't the only ones who would enjoy a good fight." (6.134)
Edward believes that there's something very satisfying about warring against your biggest enemy. Why? What kind of warring match might he consider a bad fight?
Quote #4
[Bella to Edward:] "When it comes to all this enemies nonsense, I'm out. I am a neutral country. I am Switzerland." (6.173)
If it really came to a war between werewolves and vampires, would Bella still remain neutral? Is she being unfair toward Edward and Jacob in abstaining from a decision?
Quote #5
[Jasper to Bella:] "You have to imagine the way [the world] looks to the powerful, the greedy, the perpetually thirsty…" (13.9)
Jasper describes the motivation for war in the supernatural world. How many wars in our human world are fought for greed and power?
Quote #6
Alice was on her toes, Jacob leaning down toward her, both of their faces lit up with excitement, both of their noses wrinkled against the smell. (17.178)
Do you think Alice and Jacob would be as excited about killing if they didn't have supernatural skills?
Quote #7
They will have no skill or strategy, only brute strength… The new ones fight amongst themselves. (18.105)
Carlisle believes that strategy wins wars, not brute, uncontrolled strength. What do you think?