63 pages 2-hour read

Twilight

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

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Essay Topics

1.

Explain why Bella leaves her mother in Phoenix to live with her father in Forks and how this signals her feelings about her parents.

2.

The more Edward loves Bella, the more he believes she’s in danger. Why is this? List three ways in which he tries to deal with it.

3.

When Bella learns Edward is stalking her, she likes it. Explain why she approves.

4.

The Cullens live near Forks, love to go camping, and play baseball only during thunderstorms. Describe the specific reason for each, and show how the reasons are related.

5.

Why does Billy Black keep trying to talk to Bella? What is her response? Explain why they disagree and why they both may be correct.

6.

Rosalie believes Bella is a danger to the Cullens. Why does she think so? Is she right or wrong, and why?

7.

How does Bella resolve her uncertainty about being with Edward? How does he resolve his doubts about her?

8.

Describe why Bella decides to sacrifice herself to the vampire James. Describe also how this betrays the Cullens and why they protect her anyway.

9.

James tells Bella why he wants to kill her. Explain his reasons. Describe also the clues they offer to Alice’s mysterious past.

10.

Bella decides that the best way out of her predicament is for Edward to turn her into a vampire. Why does she believe this, and why does Edward refuse to do so?

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