TWILIGHT SAGA BOOK CLUB: PHENOMENON TWILIGHT CHAPTER 3

Welcome to the Twilight Saga Book Club Chapter 3 Phenomenon. TA Staff member Nikki is back with Chapter 3. Enjoy:

Bella awakens the following morning and discovers that the temperature has dropped overnight. The ground is covered with ice, making everything slick and especially dangerous for a klutz like Bella. She is pleasantly surprised to discover that Charlie has put chains on her tires for her. Bella arrives at school and immediately observes two things: Edward, who’s looking at her from across the lot with an expression of horror on his face and Tyler Crowley’s van barreling toward her. A split second later, Edward throws Bella to the ground out of the way of the van’s path. He then appears to push the van away twice in order to save her from being crushed. While waiting to be rescued from the wreckage Bella asks Edward how he got to her so quickly. Edward insists that he was standing right next to her the whole time. Bella swears that she saw him standing across the lot though. Bella, Tyler and Edward go to the hospital where they are treated by Edward’s father Carlisle. Carlisle looks similar to Edward because he also has very pale skin and golden colored eyes – and he is gorgeous. Tyler has more inquiries than Bella, but Edward didn’t suffer even a scratch in the accident. Tyler profusely apologizes to Bella and Edward in the hospital room and they both tell him to stop worrying. Carlisle tells Bella she can go home and rest for the day.

Before Bella leaves the hospital she confronts Edward about what happened in the parking lot. He insists that he was standing next to her, but Bella also stands her ground and tells him that she knows he was not. She also accuses Edward of using super-human strength to lift and push the van away from her. Edward replies that no one will believe her and will not talk further on the subject. Bella demands to know why he is lying and assures him she would never tell anyone his secrets. Edward angrily stalks off when she won’t let the issue go. Once she is back at home, Bella gets a call from her mother who is hysterical with concern. Renee desperately wants Bella to move back to Phoenix but she insists that she wants to stay in Forks. This is the first night that Bella dreams of Edward Cullen.

Characters Involved:
Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Tyler Crowley, Charlie Swan, Carlisle Cullen

Characters Mentioned:
Mr. Varner, Coach Clapp, Mike Newton, Eric Yorkie, EMTs and Hospital staff, Rosalie and Jasper Hale, Alice and Emmett Cullen, Renee Dwyer

Places Visited:
Swan Residence, Forks High School, Hospital

Significant Events:
· Edward appears to have super human strength, speed and invulnerability to harm
· Carlisle looks much like Edward and his siblings
· Carlisle is uncomfortable discussing Edward and the van incident
· Edward’s siblings seem angered and/or incredulous about the incident
· Bella dreams about Edward for the first time

Memorable Quotes:

Bella Swan: “If I was being honest with myself, I knew I was eager to get to school because I would see Edward Cullen. And that was very, very stupid.” Pg. 54

Bella Swan: “Edward Cullen was standing four cars down from me, staring at me in horror. His face stood out from a sea of faces, all frozen in the same mask of shock.”…“Just before I heard the shattering crunch of the van folding around the truck bed, something hit me, hard, but not from the direction I was expecting.” Pg. 56

Edward Cullen: “You think I lifted a van off you?” Pg. 65

Edward Cullen: “I hope you enjoy disappointment.” Pg. 65

Bella Swan: “I was consumed by the mystery Edward presented. And more than a little obsessed by Edward himself.” Pg. 67

Bella Swan: “That was the first night I dreamed of Edward Cullen.” Pg. 67

Questions for Consideration:
Were you in disbelief when Edward saved Bella? What did you initially think happened?
Would you protect a secret for someone you barely knew, like Bella agrees to do for Edward?
Would you also stay in Forks after the events of her first week there?

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