

Perhaps Jacob could get a novel from his perspective to enhance the Edward and Jacob rivalry as well, illuminating what really drives his animosity against the vampire. That release last year paved the way for a renewed interest in the hugely popular movie franchise, and fans can now get their hands on it through. He's even willing to let her be with someone else if it keeps her happy and safe however, fans of the original novels know Bella returns to Edward in the end. 2020 finally saw the release of Stephanie Meyer's long-delayed Midnight Sun, which retold the story of the original story in the Twilight timeline, but from the perspective of Edward Cullen himself. If there's anything to learn about Edward after reading Midnight Sun it's that, while his actions are still creepy, he does want what is best for Bella. You look forward to some great astrophotos in the dark Alaskan skies. This is because he knows he's leaving Bella with someone who will make her happy. What Edward's jealousy stems from is the fact that he cannot be the human who can protect Bella, like Jacob is. While the tension and animosity between Jacob and Edward continues throughout the series, this novel reveals Edward is actually welcoming of Jacob being part of Bella's life. While Edward's away he realizes the two may wind up together because she appears more comfortable with him than any other human. Edward knows he will leave Bella to protect her, as he does in New Moon, and he lets Jacob dance with her for a little bit.

It's not quite a Jekyll and Hyde dynamic, but Edward's internal struggle is evident in Meyer's text.RELATED: Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun Is A Reminder Of Everything That Was Wrong With TwilightĪnother crucial scene in Midnight Sun that alters the Edward and Jacob rivalry is the conversation Bella and Jacob have at the novel's end on prom night. The Twilight 6 Saga Midnight Sun (Official Trailer) 2020. A Twilight TV series adaptation is in very early development at Lionsgate TV, Variety has confirmed with sources. In "Midnight Sun," readers hear details Edward purposefully leaves out in his explanations to Bella, including a scene in which he simplifies the early stages of his adopted father, Carlisle Cullen's adjustment period after turning into a vampire, the struggles he endured and limited some details about the amplified human characteristics of his adopted vampire siblings.

The Washington state town of Forks' most mysterious family becomes even less of a mystery than when Bella gets to know them over the course of four other books. But in "Midnight Sun," readers get a deeper look into Edward's non-biological family, who were brought together through a series of events that become clearer in his telling.Įach of the family members reads more complex, and their character flaws and bright spots more salient, giving readers a better understanding of the series on the whole. In "Twilight" we become acquainted with the Cullens at the same pace Bella does.
