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What were Edward's Reasons for Leaving Bella in New Moon?

posted by mandapanda

Bella searching for "their" meadow

This is sort of an informal rant/observation.

We all know that New Moon is about tragedy and the loss of l’amour and the aftermath. Edward left Bella. But why did he leave her?

Since New Moon is being adapted into a feature length film, I've been seeing alot of questions and accusations reguarding Edward's absense.

Examples:
- Jacob's better than Edward because he didn't leave Bella!
- Why would Edward leave Bella if he loved her?
- Edward's scum. When toi l’amour someone, toi don't just abandon them and leave them to die!

Despite the fact that I'm Team Edward, I find these accusations to be unjustified.

FIRST, Edward left Bella because he loved her. In Eclipse, he explained to Jacob in Chapter 22 that it was the hardest decision he had to make in his 100+ years.

"Jacob, from the seconde that I realized that I loved her, I knew there were only four possibilities."

Re-read that part. toi can feel Edward's pain speaking to toi through the pages. He left because he loved her and he didn't want to risk hurting her because of what he is. Chapter 22: feu and Ice tells why Edward left and why he made the decision. He made a mistake par trying to force Bella into the seconde option and it nearly killed them both.

SECOND, for those who are saying Jacob never left Bella. Yeah, um, he did.

"Go home, Bella. I can't hang out with toi anymore."

Jacob left Bella too. But also to protect her. If toi blame Edward, then toi have to blame Jacob too, because he left Bella for the similar motive of Bella's safety.

Edward had done something way before Jacob ever did, and that was letting Bella decide. While Jacob was going on and on about how he would have been better for Bella, Edward stepped aside and let Bella make her decision. Jacob, however, emotionally blackmailed and mouthraped her in Eclipse. I'm not accusing people of liking Jacob, but I'm frustrated with those who fail to realize Jacob left Bella, just like Edward did, and those who are reluctant to accept the fact that Edward did the things he did to protect her.

New Moon is about Bella and Edward's seperation, how they dealt with the loss of love, and the consequences. Every event in New Moon was how Bella dealt with the seperation. Each thought, each action was linked to Edward in some way. The danger was to hear Edward. Hanging out with Jacob was to pass the time. Getting Lost in the woods was to find their meadow.

I end this rant/observation with the question, why must those who hate Edward accuse him of leaving Bella for selfish reasons? Were they not both hurt par the seperation? Were they not both dying without each other? and were their lives not black nights, no fire, no brilliancy, no reason for anything?

Thank toi for taking to time to read my article. If you'd like, please commentaire :) I'd l’amour to see your vues and your perspective :)

Edward seeking the Volturi to ask them to kill him

Bella frantically scanning the crowd, trying to save Edward

Cittycat19, ESME_LIBRA17 and 6 others like this

darkfallenangel I totally agree with you and you are like one of the first sensible and reasonable Twilight fan that I have met who just not try to proclaim that their are team someone without even giving like the real reason of why they choose to be part of team. Edward is definitely by far more mature than Jacob and he do not act on instinct like a trap animal he pause and see each of his decision throughly something that throughout the four books we rarely see Bella doing and definitely not Jacob who just act like a Spoiled little kid. Do not Get me wrong I appreciate Jacob character I just did not appreciate the overconfidence and lack of respect that he gain when he learn that he's a werewolf. He become totally out of control acting spoil and impolite to everybody and thinking that he could said what he wanted to who and when he wanted it. He's quick to Judge Edward, but he quickly forget is own flows so he can only point Edward.

TeamZoey omg!!! this is like so meaningful and with such deep feeling its almost scary!! lol:D i really like what you wrote though becuase it is sooo true. and most of the reason that people are Team Jacob is just becuase Edward left!!can you belive that!

mandapanda thank you for commenting! And thank you for the compliments :) There are alot of Jacob fans who do like him for the character, but they are overshadowed by the fans who think he's hot. Same thing with Edward. Alot of the fans like him because of his appearance. It all depends on your perspective and what you hear. I just wanted to put my opinion out there on what I've been hearing the past couple weeks :)

darkfallenangel Most people are just like stuck to the Physical aspect of the description of Edward and Jacob and can definitely said most people are influenced by the actors who played them. That for my part really think that Robert Patison is like the worst actor to played Edward and same thing for Kristen ( speaking totally from a twilight point the view, because that movie had some poor acting skill that it was almost painful to watch.)

mandapanda ^^I would have to disagree. As much as I respect your opinion, I don't think anyone could have played Edward other than Rob. Kristen as Bella is how I pictured her to be. The Twilight movie wasn't what I wanted, but you can't blame the actors. The director tells them how to act the parts, and I think Catherine's preference influenced the Twilight movie and how it turned out. I love both Kristen and Rob and they are phenomenal actors! Their other projects, they have amazing performances! Twilight, I don't know what went wrong, but the second time round, I'm thinking they hit New Moon spot on :)

darkfallenangel I said that the Twilight movie was poorly acted and produced. I ove Rob especially as Cedric Digory in HP :D but still he was not what I had i mind for Edward but like i said it's my opinion.

mandapanda ^^alot of people thought that Rob wasn't the Edward they had in mind. We all had different visions of Edward. It's hard to live up to his expectations.

darkfallenangel lol i do agree with you on that one lol... anyway I haven't find an actor that ever lived to the expectations of how I had picture a character, they usually just spoiled it for me especially Harry Potter !!

gwen5890 thank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! darkfall for that lovely comment

_madz_ i totally, absolutly aggree 100% with everything you said, but i just want to point out something. you said that Jake "emotionally blackmailed and mouthraped her in Eclipse". well even though i totally agree with that i just want to say that although Edward was much more mature about it, he was fighting to keep Bella as well. even though he wasn't as open about it he was still fighting, he was just expotentionally more subtle. there are many clues thoughout the book especially the part in Eclipse when Edward talks sbout Bella agreeing to marry him even though he knows jake is right next to them. even though i agree entierly with everything you said, i just want to show both sides of the argument and say even though Edward and Bella were meant to be, Edward wasn't exactly a saint when he was trying to keep Bella with him. just thought i would point that out :P

mandapanda ^^Thank you for the comment. Although, I did fail to mention Edward's fighting for Bella, but I will state that I don't think Edward fought less than fair. He has flaws, like everyone else. Despite everyone's assumptions that he is perfect, he has flaws. But he apologizes when he believes what he has done was wrong. That's one of the many differences between them. Jacob thought of how Bella was without Edward and how she was broken numerous times throughout Eclipse. I'd say Edward's mentioning of their engagement hardly evens the playing field :)

sweet_twilight I agree with you too, on both your article and the opinions that you stated in your comments as well. =) I love your opinions on the Twilight Series. They're always so interesting to read and you make us see the other side of fans - which I really like. =) It's kind of rare these days. Thanks for writing this. It's was a very insightful opinion. =)

mandapanda ^^Thank you so much for commenting! And I love to hear what you have to say too :)

darkfallenangel I think the best way to put it is that even if Edward was fighting for her too, he still left the choice to Bella and that is from the Start. But Jacob never really gave Bella a choice he was more like saying "hey lady you need to choose me because I save you from your depression and I'm much better because "well I'm human" and that thing that you like there is not and He hurt you". I really say that Edward never lied to Bella about what she was getting into he even told her he was the bad guy not the hero. The lady knew what she was getting into.

JoseVanders Yeah I know what you mean, I hate when people are like EDWARD IZ CRAP CUZ I SAID SO, and you're like...okay..lol. I think maybe some people would argue that if Edward really knows Bella then he should have forseen that leaving would cause her so much pain. I suppose he was thinking that him leaving would be better for her in the long run. I dont think he was selfish but I do think he perhaps didnt consider the possible consequences of his actions as much as he should have. I agree with you on how Jacob isnt perfect either (as much as I love him ;)) and that you cant say he never left Bella, he clearly did. I mean when Edward left she had Jacob...But when Jacob left she basically had no one. So yeah I pretty much agree with you, I dont like Edward was selfish, we've seen how selfless he is when it comes to Bella throughout the books, but maybe he should have thought about what he was going to do before he did it, but he was probably very disturbed by what happened with Jasper. Great article :) xx

darkfallenangel lol Jose how much do you think there's to think of when you think that at any giving moment your brother can snap and drink your girlfriend to death. Lol If I was Edward I would have left too, for like he said Bella was human, she would have suffer a lot but somewhat with time she would have moved on. But If he had stay and one of his kind had definitely snap, she would have just be dead and the Cullens in real real Trouble for I do not think Billy would I left that one pass.

mandapanda ^^ Jose, thanks for commenting :) I always love hearing what you have to say! And, New Moon, in my opinion, is the book where they learned how much they loved each other. Edward had [b]no[/b] idea that Bella would turn to depression. He didn't know she would cling to the thought of him, and that was his mistake. In Eclipse, Chapter 22, when Edward was talking to Jacob, he listed the 4 options. He also mentioned how he chose the 3rd option, which was "the worst mistake of his very long life". He chose to take himself out of her world, hoping to force her into the first alternative for her safety. And of course, it nearly killed them both. And, even though I dread it, her 2nd kiss with Jacob, or the "mouthrape", sort of closed the deal for Bella. That was when she chose Edward. She didn't want anyone else. The kiss is significant, but on the other hand, it angers me. lol

JoseVanders Yeah exactly, I see what youre saying, the problem is, because theyre both like "No, I love YOU more", "No YOU'RE amazing" (which to be honest annoys me in the books sometimes because its so over the top at times), and also because he cant read her mind, he probably thought she needed him less than he needed her. Like I said although I dont necessarily think he should have left, I dont think he was being selfish at all, I just think it was a very panicked situation where he really thought he was making the right decision. I know it made me annoyed at Jacob for tricking her, because the rest of the time he seemed to be so honest. There are so many mind games going on lol its hard to keep up with what they might be thinking. Thank god real life isnt that complicated (usually) :P

mandapanda ^^haha yeah usually. lol and yes, Edward and Bella always exalt each other. Neither of them think they're worthy for each other. lol it can get annoying. Bella annoyed me more than Edward though. He's just being over precautious. Bella was just a drama queen sometimes. haha

ashesandwine You are absolutly right! People are always saying that Jacob didn't leave, Jake was always there for Bella! But COME ON!!!! He left just like Edward, they both left to help her, because [b]they[/b] thought it was the best thing to do! I'm Team Jasper, but when it comes to deciding which one (that's why teams were created, because she was in the meadle!!!) I'm Team Edward! And personally, I think it's just infantile to say that Jake didn't leave or that Edward sucks because he did! People should accept both perspectives! They both left, and they both did what they thought was best for Bella! WOW.... I just came a bit harsh there! I don't mean any harm to anyone, just saying what I think:) Lots of Love Ashes:)

darkfallenangel Ahh manpanda power to you ^^ you nailed it she was like the queen of the Drama Queen. Twilight it a great book but seriously Bella is a shame to woman her total dependency on Edward is like totally unnatural, there's no way in today's world a woman would need a man so irrationally lol And seriously Jacob did not rally thought of Bella's safety when he left it was more because SAM had order him in the Alpha voice to stay away.. safety came later . Lol Seriously fot the sake of being team something I would be Team Emmett is so Emmett lol and Def Team Alice she's also so Alice.

ESME_LIBRA17 OMG, totally agree with u

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What Would Have Been Chapter 13

posted by genyva

13. Reason

I felt rushed suddenly like I couldn't unbuckle fast enough. Here I was seeing Alice for the first time in 11 years. For a seconde I wondered how much she changed but then realized my dumb accusation. I redid the checklist in my head. Aly is sûr, sans danger with Charlie and Sue at Billy's house having a poisson Fry. Jacob is with them and he knows I'm getting my hair colored ad I a dit I would try to come back once I'm done. I looked in the back siège at the bags of cloths for seeing Jacob and hanging with Alice. I changed right after I talked to Jacob and now I'm here.

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IMPORTANT - STOP PETITIONING FOR MIDNIGHT SUN!!!

posted by 2468244

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Stephenie Meyer a dit that just because we keep wanting her to keep écriture Midnight Sun is doesn't mean that she's going to. She a dit that SHE WILL NOT keep écriture if we keep making petitions for her to keep écriture ou for her to publier it. so par doing this we are killing our chances of having Midnight Sun published. So please stop petitioning!

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chapter10:the escape

posted by joe-edwardfan

I KNOW ITS SHORT BUT I WASNT IN THE MOOD TO WRITE AND IF I WROTE plus I AM SURE I WOULD WRECK IT!
SO ENJOY AND I WILL POST THE NXT CHAP SOON CAUSE MY EXAMS ARE OVER FINALLY!
Chapter 10: the escape bellas pov
Previously on Chapter 8:(chap 9 was Edwards pov)
I looked at Damien he was sitting on his knees a beautiful black box with the most beautiful ring in it.oh no god no I don’t want to marry him!
-Bella will u please marry me?
-no
I a dit coldly Damien got angry maybe this was hard for him to hear the truth I mean he didn’t most of the time he just made me do anything he wanted, making me his...

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Mary Alice, Chapter 23

posted by teamalice_0

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"May I ask your name?" I wanted to know the man's name who knew my aunt.

"I'm Bella's father. Cheif Swan."

"I didn't know Bella's father lived here. But I'll tell her I saw you. But I must be off, I need to catch Seth." Ugh. That was a little too formal for this time period.

I seriously needed to know how to interact with humans better.

"Sure. Be careful!" He shouted over his shoulder as he left. As...

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Robert Pattinson Talks to Vanity Fair

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Edward & Bellas Forever Chapter 8

posted by mommy6197

I let my sences take over and attacked the biggest elk I could find. Once we were done Nessie was done glotting about the bigger catch we went back to the house. When we arived back at the was a surprize waiting for us there. "Nahuel" we all a dit at the same time. It was a surprize to us all because Alice can't see half-breeds comming so that would be the reason why she did not see him comming.
I let my shield down so Edward could hear me ask " What does he want? Is this what Alice seen through his aunts thoughts?"

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My fanfic of new moon # 2

posted by edward-lover456

sorry if it sucks tell me what toi think please rate and comment!

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Rolling Stone Reviews The New Moon Soundtrack

posted by Hellohoudini

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The little Forks grocery store seems so over powering today. I walk inside and head towards the carts. I try to think of extra things that I don't need to delay me from having to get what I am really here for. Some how I can't find anything else I need....

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posted by twilight_james

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"Hello, my name is Edward Cullen"

(Chapter 2)
She was happy, I could see that in her thoughts. I wondered if she had a mate. I guessed she didn't, otherwise he would be here with her.
"Hello"
Oh that voice, I could listen to it forever and never get sick of it. toi couldn't desribe it. I immediatley...

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posted by twilightfan03

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Official Track liste for New Moon Soundtrack!

posted by Alice_Cullen_

Muse

The jour has come and we can all now stop wondering what songs and artists have made it onto the New Moon soundtrack! We are really looking vers l'avant, vers l’avant to what promises to be an amazing soundtrack for our listening pleasure!

1. Death Cab For Cutie – “Meet Me On The Equinox”
2. Band Of Skulls – “Friends”
3. Thom Yorke – “Hearing Damage”
4. Lykke Li – “Possibility”
5. The Killers – “A White Demon l’amour Song”
6. Anya marina – “Satellite Heart”
7. Muse – “I Belong To toi (New Moon)”
8. Bon Iver and St. Vincent – “Roslyn”
9. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – “Done All Wrong”
10. Hurricane Bells – “Monsters”
11. Sea loup – “The violet Hour”
12. OK Go – “Shooting The Moon”
13. Grizzly ours – “Slow Life”
14. Editors – “No Sound But The Wind”
15. Alexandre Desplat – “New Moon (The Meadow)”

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What Would Have Been Chapter 3

posted by genyva

3.Choices

Covered in vines, sand, moss stood the house. I remembered instantly the last time I was there. It was happier then. I was happier. My 18th birthday. It was the reason for the long scar above my elbow. I turned off the car, and hit my head on the steering wheel.

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Twilight Saga!!! 25/9/2009

posted by gossipgirlstar2

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News broke yesterday that Twilight actor Jackson Rathbone was hurt while filming and was rushed to a nearby Vancouver hospital. It is being reported that the actor was filming one of the many intense fight scenes from Eclipse and encountered a "slight and unidentified injury." A spokesperson from Summit said, "As a precaution, he was driven to the hospital and checked out par a doctor. He's fine and is back at work on the set of Eclipse today." Ashley Greene even tweeted about Jackson coming back onto set and was happy to see he was doing better.

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New Moon Soundtrack: Songs, Artists Announced!

posted by LinaJC

OMG! The New Moon soundtrack songs & artists have been announced! The highly-anticipated album comes out Oct.13, but here are the artists/ songs featured in it....

1. Death Cab For Cutie: Meet Me On The Equinox

2. Band Of Skulls: Friends

3. Thom Yorke: Hering Damage

4. Lykke Li: Possibility

5. The Killers: A White Demon l’amour Song

6. Anya Marina: Satellite Heart

7. Muse: I Belong To You

8. Bon Iver and St. Vincent: Rosyln

9. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Done All Wrong

10. Hurricane Bells: Monsters

11. Sea Wolf: The violet Hour

12. Ok Go: Shooting The Moon

13. Grizzly Bear: Slow Life

14. Editors: No Sound But The Wind

15. Alexandre Desplat: The Meadow

Let's hope it's as good as the first one! :)

{COMMENT SAYING IF toi LIKED THE FIRST ONE & commentaire TELLING ME WHICH OF THESE SONGS YOU'RE MOST EXCITED IN!}

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black moon chapter 10

posted by joe-edwardfan

Chapter 10
I waited till charlie started snoring and went to matts room we talked and talked I told him about my Friends and the teachers………………………….
Till I heard charlie wake up and rushed in an inhuman speed to my room and faked for charlie that I was sleeping I got uop and washed my face and got dressed for school when I went down stairs charlie was gone mayy got ready to and I thineked about a black BMW but not that expensive and it apeared in the drive way
-do toi like your new car?
I asked matt
-its mine?
-yup!
-my family cant efford it its yours!
-thanks
He gave me a hug suddenly...