Twilight Close Reading

❦Chapter 3 Phenomenon❦

Pgs. 53-67

Summary: The pivotal car crash occurs in this chapter. It makes Bella realize, that Edward is special and very different than the average human. A out of control van spins to crush Bella. In about five seconds, Edward is able to run across the parking lot, and push/lift the van away from Bella! This attention grabbing move, plagues Bella until, she gets distracted by handsome Dr. Cullen. She confronts Edward, but he stays silent & mysterious.

In this chapter I really like the way the writer presents this scene. It's so clear that you can easily imagine it in your head. It gives out the movie screen effect, and Stephenie really makes you feel like you were there. To me, these are two key qualities in a good book. Thats one of the reasons, why I fell in love with the Twilight Saga. She also, increased my vocabulary with words like; irrevocable and masochistic. I remember, I was so excited to see the crash scene in the movie. Catherine (director of Twilight), did a wonderful job capturing the passion and amazement, perfectly in this infamous scene. It kinda annoyed me though, that Rosalie was so upset. Sure it sorta exposed them, but if he didn't save her than there would be a ton of blood and guts. That, would for sure, drive the Cullens in a frenzy; especially Jasper. And that would possibly totally expose them. And even though he did save her it's his choice! He has the right to makes his own choices, even though he's a vampire. If Rosalie's loved ones were in a situation like that I bet she would save them. Then again, maybe not! 0.o