The Edward versus Jacob dichotomy in 'New Moon' and 'Eclipse'

July 7, 12:11 PMTwilight ExaminerAmanda Bell

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Nay, the Team Edward versus Team Jacob dichotomy did not end with the release of the conclusive Stephenie Meyer novel Breaking Dawn.

It runs deep through the stories that are being brought to cinematic life in The Twilight Saga: New Moon and The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.

In Twilight, we got but a glimpse of the future of Edward and Jacob's distaste (or, perhaps better spun, dis-smell) for one another near the end at the prom scene.

Though no such quarrel existed in Stephenie Meyer's book version of Twilight, the eye-to-eye showdown (along with other rampant insinuations - i.e., the wolf photo in Bella's bedroom) was but one of many teasers of continuation contained in the film - available and implemented despite the fact that the makers were unsure of the fact that the series would be continued on-screen.

That said, the scene was befitting of future controversy that will and should exist between the two on the coming films.

In New Moon, the once enthusiast of all things Cullen Bella Swan gets a good look into the world of werewolves when Jacob Black takes her under his wing. Not only does Jacob practically lift the jilted Bella from the dead, but he also offers her a glimpse into what life as a Team Jacob-ite would be like. On the other hand, Bella's enigmatic adoration for the Cullens fails to cease, even in their absence, and when the potentiality of being a part of Edward's life (er, existence) arises, she jumps on board, leaving Jacob in the proverbial dust.

Not too fast, though. Bella doesn't altogether forget Jacob Black. Quite the opposite, in fact. In Eclipse, despite Edward's wishes, Bella steals off to La Push to visit her wolfpack on several occasions. So much so, in fact, that Edward eventually has to give in and support the decision - driving her himself. In Eclipse, though, Jacob is devastated when Bella agrees to take Edward's name.

While we all (or, at least most of us) know how the story ends, that won't stop people from watching the films with excitement as the intrigue between the two characters is brought to life before our very eyes.

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