TWILIGHT SAGA BOOK CLUB - CHAPTER NINETEEN - GOODBYES

TA Staff member Erica is back with chapter 19 of Twilight

When Bella reaches her house, she is visibly upset and tells Charlie think that she hates living in Forks. She rushes upstairs where Edward is waiting for her, packing her clothes. As she leaves, she cruelly uses the words that Renee said to Charlie so many years before – knowing it is the only way that her father will let her go. She gets to her truck and tries to drive away but Edward is there to drive for her. They find Laurent at the Cullen home, bewildered by the Cullens’ lifestyle and their readiness to protect a human. Before leaving, he warns them about James’ ability and declares that he won’t fight with him or against him. Carlisle and Edward devise a plan while Bella and Esme switch clothes to help mask Bella’s scent.
Edward and Bella exchange a painful goodbye. The Cullens divide and conquer; Edward with Emmett and Carlisle leave together; Esme and Rosalie leave in Bella’s truck. Alice scoops Bella up into her arms as she and Jasper take her away.

Characters Involved:
Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Alice Cullen, Jasper Cullen, Emmett Cullen, Rosalie Cullen, Carlisle Cullen, Esme Cullen, Charlie Swan, Laurent
Characters Mentioned:
Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Alice Cullen, Jasper Cullen, Emmett Cullen, Rosalie Cullen, Carlisle Cullen, Esme Cullen, Charlie Swan, the Nomads- James and Victoria, Renee Dwyer, the Denali clan
Places Visited:
Swan residence, the Cullen residence

Significant events
Bella goes home, fakes a fight with Edward and tells Charlie she is leaving.
Edward and Bella arrive at the Cullen home to find Laurent there, offering a warning about James
The Cullens prepare to take care of the nomads
Alice and Jasper take Bella away
Memorable Quotes

Bella Swan: Edward opened my door and took my hand, then drew me into the protecting enclosure of his arm. He walked me swiftly toward the house, eyes always roving through the night. Chapter 19, pg 391
Bella Swan: “I love you. I will always love you, no matter what happens now.” Chapter 19 pg 391
Bella Swan: “How can you kill a vampire?” Chapter 19, pg 398
Bella Swan: “I do like him — that’s the problem. I can’t do this anymore! I can’t put down any more roots here! I don’t want to end up trapped in this stupid, boring town like Mom! I’m not going to make the same dumb mistake she did. I hate it here— I can’t stay here another minute!” Chapter 19, pg. 393
Laurent: “You can’t bring him down. I’ve never seen anything like him in my 300 years. He is absolutely lethal.” Chapter 19, pg. 400
Laurent: “Are you sure it’s worth it?” Chapter 19 pg 400
Rosalie Hale: “What is she to me? Except a menace — a danger you’ve chosen to inflict on all of us.”Chapter 19, pg 401
Bella Swan: His eyes went blank, curiously dead, as he turned away. And they were gone. Chapter 19, pg 403
Jasper Hale: “You’re wrong, you know… I can feel what you’re feeling and you are worth it.” Chapter 19, pg. 404
Bella Swan: “You’re the first one to ask permission.” Chapter 19 pg 404

Questions for consideration:
Is there something you noticed in this chapter that you’d like to discuss with the book club?

How did you feel when Bella told Charlie she was leaving?

Did it surprise you that the Cullens were ready to protect Bella even though she wasn’t family?

Were you surprised that Laurent parted with Victoria and James and came to warn the Cullens?

How did you feel when Edward said goodbye to Bella?

What did you think of Jasper’s poignant remark to Bella at the end of the chapter?

What is your favorite quote from this chapter?

Did you see any particular symbolism or little detail you have never noticed before while re-reading this Chapter?

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