If you haven't taken the time to answer this week's discussion questions,
click here. We will be completing our first podcast (Yes Podcast) on Monday. So you have until then to get your answers in. We asked our friends over at
The Twilight Source for their input and here is what they had to say:
1) Often in literature, a character must face the decision to place personal needs over what’s best for those they care about. We see this both with Edward and Bella, and both place their needs and the needs of each other above the needs, and often safety, of their loved ones. Does this make them inherently selfish people? If so, is this their fatal flaw? If not, are we to understand that love is to come before all other things-- even family and the laws of nature itself?This is an important question, as I think the subject of love— in all its various forms— is the centerpiece of Twilight’s plot. But I don’t think that Bella and Edward always put their own and each other’s needs/wants before everyone else’s. I think they both take great pains to achieve balance, actually. For instance, despite loving Edward more than Jacob, Bella still stood up to Edward in Eclipse when he attempted to prevent her from going to La Push. In that case, she took Jacob’s feelings into consideration and refused to bend to Edward’s will. That certainly isn’t putting Edward first. Bella takes care to look after Charlie as well. She always makes sure that he has as much protection as possible when there’s a nearing crisis. Of course, they aren’t always successful in accomplish balance. In fact, many times they fail, such as when Edward put Bella before his family and opted out of helping them to fight the newborns at the end of Eclipse. But Bella is “the most important thing to [him] now— the most important thing to [him] ever,” as he said in Twilight. So I think it’s less about him being inherently selfish and more about him simply prioritizing. We can disagree with how he prioritizes, of course— and I frequently do— but I don’t think it would be fair to say he’s self-centered for it.
The bottom line is, they’re only human— even Edward. They struggle for balance, and many times they don’t succeed, but that only makes them more believable as characters. Because the average person fails at balancing their wants and others’ wants quite a bit too. And it should also be taken into account that there’s a learning curve involved here— Edward and Bella are still figuring all this out, they’ve (obviously) never been in this situation before, and so making mistakes and exhibiting poor judgment is to be expected. So, selfish? Sure. But no more, and no less, than anyone else.
2) If there was one scene you would be destroyed if the cut from the Twilight movie in its journey from book to movie, what would it be?Definitely the Port Angeles scene, when Edward saves Bella from the gang of men. That scene produced such a vivid image in my head that I’m excited to see it put on the silver screen. Plus, it’s a pinnacle moment, of course— it reflects Edward’s weakness when it comes to Bella in terms of his inability to stay away from her, and it’s the lead-in to him confessing what he really is. I highly doubt that’ll get cut from the film, however. I can’t imagine they’d cut something that important and exciting.
*Twilight is taking over, read the article here. 
Gah. What is not good? Someone mowing their lawn at 7:30 in the morning. What is good? Our first quote from Breaking Dawn!
PopStar Magazine has a behind the scenes video from the Twilight set. Check it out here.
Straight from the woman herself:
*Some of you may have been good and did not watch the uploaded YouTube video of the Twilight Sneak on the new Penelope DVD, so here is an outline of what to expect:
*The Movie Fanatic has a new article on Mike Welch.
*The Movie Fanatic has a new article on actress Nikki Reed. 
I decided to try something new with our discussion questions. Click here or on our site panel to download our very first podcast. Depending on the response, we may or may not continue this experiment.
*Don't forgot about our Project Twilight Contamination! If you take part you will be entered in a contest to win a bunch of Twilight goodies!
The fans here at Novel Novice Twilight have spoken and declared Seether's Broken as their favorite song to represent the themes and mood of New Moon. Check back later this week for your opportunity to suggest theme songs for our Eclipse Theme Song Contest. Once we have picked a song for each novel (including Breaking Dawn), we will let you in on exactly why we have been asking you to search your Ipods. Thanks to everyone who voted! It was certainly a close race with Broken only beating No Air by one percentage point!
*Stephenie Meyer has updated her Myspace!
Yes, I know...I sorta missed Thursday, but I was on vacation. Even Edward would understand! Speaking of Edward, today I present, CULLEN--a perfume you may use to ward off vampires who want to end your life OR just try to get you to dance in their room. If YOU want to join our product placement Thursdays, get in front of that computer and create a video advertising a product you think could show up in the Twilight world. Send us those videos on our YouTube page!
Earlier today, I saw over at Everything Twilight that someone had posted the sneak peak of Twilight from the Penelope DVD on YouTube. I said to myself: "I don't want to see it. I want to save SOMETHING for when the actual movie comes out." I wasn't even going to post it on the site. But at 10:30 this evening, I caved in and OME! The actual sneak of the scene....anyone who doubted their chemistry or either of their castings must now bow down in shame. If anything this makes the wait for the Penelope DVD that much harder. The quality is rough, but if you want to see it click here.
*This awesome banner was made by one of our newest staff members, Sara! Look for post from our new staff next week.
Today we recieved our first Project Twilight Contamination Story! It truly makes my day to know people are out there are joining our adventure to donate books to people and libraries in need. Here is her story along with pictures of her gracious contribution:
The banner and video were made by the one and only DazzledbyEdward11 . Hope you enjoy! Don't forget to show all your Team Edward love in the comments.
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