4.08 Free Choice Blog

The selection I chose was "New Moon".

                In the second chapter of this selection it is the aftermath of Bella’s birthday disaster. Everyone but Carlisle and Edward leave the room while clenching their noses due to their sensitivity to blood. To keep the accident from a very worrisome Charlie, Bella asks Carlisle to patch her up at the Cullen’s home. Bella is surprised by Carlisle’s invulnerability to the smell of human blood, but he explains that it’s due to his long 300 years as a physician which has given him such tolerance. When Bella asks him what he likes about his job, he says he believes he can redeem himself for what he is- a vampire. He believes that there might be an “afterlife” of sorts for good vampires so he is determined to stick to his path. Carlisle tells Bella that Edward doesn't believe vampires are granted an afterlife, which is why he’s so opposed to transforming Bella. Bella learns that Edward’s mother begged Carlisle on her dying days to save Edward from dying. Bella tries to ignore the Jasper incident as another proof of her vulnerability to getting hurt, but Edward acts very withdrawn knowing the true dangers of being around. After returning to Bella’s home, Edward gives her a CD of songs he wrote for her on the piano. They kiss and cuddle, yet Bella feels as if something is wrong. My reaction to reading this selection wasn't anything drastic, other than Edward’s weird vibes. The author’s intent was to inform us, giving us a deeper look into Carlisle’s and Edward’s past; as well as the dangers Bella may face. Some patterns of organization I observed were cause and effect organization.

Free Choice Blog 3.07

The selection I chose was "New Moon".

 

                In the first chapter of this selection we are Bella dreams of her grandmother who died a couple of years prior. Her boyfriend, Edward, enters the dream and she soon realizes the figure isn’t her grandmother but in fact it’s her. This symbolizes her fear of growing old, considering it’s her birthday. She still lives in Forks with her father Charlie, and is still in debate about her “transformation” into a vampire with her boyfriend. Bella goes to school to find out that Alice has planned a birthday party for her and begs her not to ruin the event with her misery.  Before the party, Bella and Edward watch Romeo and Juliet for English class. From here he speaks of how he’d go to the vampire authority, The Volturi, to kill him if anything detrimental ever happened Bella.  Edward explains who the Volturi are and his proposition to Bella; she becomes furious. She makes him promise to never think of such things. On their way to the birthday party, Edward asks Bella what she wants for her birthday and her response is to become a vampire. As they arrive Bella is horrified with the over the top celebration, and while opening a gift she cuts herself. Jasper tries to attack Bella due to the smell of blood. Edward fights him off but getting caught in the crossfire Bella further injures herself. My reaction to reading this selection was surprised, I didn’t expect for Bella to be attacked in such a harsh manner. The author’s intent was to lure the reader into the story with a dramatic introduction. Some patterns of organization I observed were cause and effect organization.