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Chapter Six – FRIENDS By Claire
Chapter Six is titled Friends likely for two reasons: it introduces us to the beginning of Bella and Jacob’s friendship and we see Bella resurface with her friends at Forks High School. In Chapter Five, Cheater, Bella claims two abandoned motorcycles in need of repair and enlists Jacob’s help in rebuilding them; another attempt at the recklessness she hopes will summon Edward’s voice in her mind.
What Bella does not expect is the pleasant distraction that Jacob’s friendship provides. For one evening - the first time in more than four months - she is able to sleep without dreaming or having nightmares. She meets Jacob’s friends from LaPush, Quil and Embry, who playfully tease him about his new project with Bella. During another visit to LaPush, Bella and Charlie join the Blacks and the Clearwaters for dinner. Bella finds herself quietly immersed in the evening, even genuinely smiling at times.
Back at school, Bella sits with her classmates at lunch and tries to join them in conversation. After months of watching her in a near-zombie state, they are shocked by the attempt. Some, like Lauren, are suspicious, but Mike and Angela welcome her back to the group warmly. It is during this lunch break that we learn about the mysterious large bear sightings that have occurred in unexpected areas near Forks.
Characters Involved:
Bella Swan, Jacob Black, Quil Ateara, Embry Call, Charlie Swan, Billy Black, Mike Newton, Jessica Stanley, Lauren Mallory, Angela Weber
Characters Mentioned:
Leah Clearwater, Sue Clearwater, Harry Clearwater
Memorable Quotes
Bella Swan: I was going to be as reckless as I could possibly manage in Forks. I would not be the only keeper if an empty contract. Chapter 6, pg 147
Bella Swan: For the first time in more than four months, I’d slept without dreaming. Dreaming or screaming. I couldn’t tell which emotion was stronger – the relief or the shock. Chapter 6, pg 142
Jacob Black: If either of you set so much as one toe on my land tomorrow… Chapter 6, pg 141
Bella Swan: The laughter did not go deep; it was light and superficial, but still nice. I was sure he wouldn’t notice the faint hint of hysteria. I wasn’t used to laughing, and it felt right and also very wrong at the same time. Chapter 6, pg 148
Bella Swan: I didn’t have to speak often, but I smiled a lot, and only because I felt like it. I didn’t want to leave. Chapter 6, pg 150
Bella Swan: I was beginning to get annoyed with myself. I might as well have been packed in Styrofoam peanuts through the last semester. Chapter 6, p.153
Angela Weber: “We think it was a bear. It was black, anyway, but it seemed….too big.” Chapter 6, pg 155
Lauren Mallory: “Oh, joy. Bella’s back.” Chapter 6, pg. 158
Questions for consideration
How do you feel about the effect that Jacob’s friendship has on Bella? Did you feel her sense of trepidation as she started to feel better?
What do you think about Bella’s goal to be as reckless as possible?
In this chapter we are introduced to Jacob’s friends, Quil and Embry. What did you think of them?
Is there something you noticed in this chapter that you'd like to discuss with the book club?
Is there anything about this chapter you were disappointed with?
Did something or someone in this chapter catch you by surprise?
What would you change about this chapter if you had a chance?
What is your favorite quote from this chapter?
Did you see any particular symbolism or little detail you have never
noticed before while re-reading this Chapter?
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