TWILIGHT SAGA BOOK CLUB – CHAPTER TWENTY – IMPATIENCE

TA Staff member Erica and TAer Claire are back with chapter 20 of Twilight

Bella awakens in a hotel room, unable to recall where she is for a few moments. She rethinks back to the last few hours, the car ride, talking to Alice and Jasper, and the vivid flash backs of her second family, the Cullens, while she spent the last few moments with them in Forks. Bella, worried about Edward and the rest of the Cullens, tells Alice and Jasper her fears for their family. Jasper and Alice tell Bella that there is nothing to fear and that their only concern is for her safety.

Bella asks Alice to tell her how vampires are made and Alice tells her the mechanics of it, warning that Edward will be very upset when he learns that she has revealed this. Alice sees that James’ decision has changed, setting a whole new scene in her head. Edward calls Bella and lets her know that everything is fine and he will come to get her as soon as it is safe. Alice sees that James’ changed his decision again and they realize that he may be in Phoenix. Bella, scared for her mom, leaves a message on their house answering machine telling her where she is and not to be worried. Bella then drifts of to sleep on the couch.

Characters Involved:
Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Alice Cullen, Jasper Cullen

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

Places Visited:
The car, hotel room in Phoenix

Significant events
Bella, Alice and Jasper reach Phoenix.

Alice and Bella discuss how vampires are created.

Alice sees the vision of James’ plans changing.

Bella leaves a message for Renee on their answering machine.

Memorable Quotes

Alice: “It’s been almost a century that Edward’s been alone. Now he’s found you. You can’t see the changes that we see, we who have been with him for so long. Do you think any of us want to look into his eyes for the next hundred years if he loses you?” Chapter 20, pg 410-11

Alice: “It means the tracker’s plans have changed. He’s made a decision that will lead him to the mirror room, and the dark room.” Chapter 20, pg 416

Edward: “Soon, as soon as I possibly can. I will make you safe again.” Chapter 20, pg 418

Questions for consideration:

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

Were you surprised that Alice told Bella about becoming a vampire against Edwards wishes?

Were you frightened for Bella when you learned that James may be in Phoenix with them?

Do you think that Bella has reason to be scared for the Cullens’ safety as well as her own?

Did something or someone in this chapter catch you by surprise?

What would you change about this chapter if you had a chance?

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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