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Chapters 10-12
Welcome to our fourth discussion post! **There may be spoilers for all books including Midnight Sun** And sorry this is a week late. The last post didn't get very much participation, so hopefully the extra week gave people more time to read.
First of all, here are some chapter summaries if you weren't able to find the time to read: Chapter 10: Interrogations, Chapter 11: Complications, Chapter 12: Balancing.
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Some discussion questions to get us started. You don't have to answer these, but if want a prompt, here they are:
+ Edward and Bella begin officially dating in order to appease Jessica's curiosity. Did you expect E and B to get together so quickly? Or did you think it would take more time?
+ Bella tells Jessica she's sure she likes Edward more than he likes her because she is "absolutely ordinary" and he is gorgeous. Do you think Bella is as physically plain as she thinks she is?
+ They make plans to avoid the dance, and Edward wants to take her somewhere special. He encourages her to tell her father so he has some "incentive to bring her back". Why do you think Bella has such trust in him? Is it realistic? Is it blind love? Has Edward already proved himself?
+ Jacob and Billy come over. Billy sees Edward and tells Bella to take care. At this point, do you think Billy knows that Bella know what Edward is? Why do you think he doesn't come right out and tell her?
+ We get our first real understanding that Rosalie doesn't like Edward and Bella together. Edward explains that Rose is worried they will be found out. Do you think there is more to the story though? Is there envy and jealous as well?
+ Edward is upset when he learns that Bella didn't tell anyone that she was going with him somewhere. He is very concerned with her safety. Even Bella has worries about whether it would hurt if things "ended badly". Does her devotion to Edward overcome her fear? Or is more that she doesn't care and would be with him regardless of her fear?
+ What was your favorite E/B moment?
+ Finally, what are your favorite passages and quotes?
Next Sunday, be sure to have read Chapters 13-15! The entire schedule can be found here.