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mandapanda said:
This question is interesting. It's not just a "Team Edward or Team Jacob?". It's why, and I'm actually very interested on seeing the answers on this question. No "He's so hott!" answers and actual legit answers. Well, one can hope XD
But, if you are using this question to give you reasons what team you're on, then I advise that you try and find the qualities you like in both of them and decide for yourself. It's more special that way :)
And I know I'm going to sound like a hypocrite because I usually don't answer these questions. There's no need for teams since the story is finished, but who I would prefer...
I'm for Edward:
1. He's selfless. People use his obsessive and overprotectiveness as an excuse not to like him. However, I love it. He will literally sacrifice anything for Bella and her happiness. He would leave, stay, die for her. If she wanted to be with Jacob, he would still be there for her. He would sacrifice his happiness for hers. I know people will defend Jacob by saying he will do anything for her too. However, would he? In Eclipse, Jacob asked Bella why she didn't ask him to stay with her, out of the battle. She answered because she knew he wouldn't stay, he wouldn't want to miss out. And, he agreed with her. So, end point is.. Jacob would do alot for her, but not anything and everything.
2. He's musical and inspired. I know that alot of people are influenced by music. Music has been a huge part of my life and the life of others. And to see that human trait in him and incorporated in the story, it's beautiful. If you've read the Midnight Sun draft on Stephenie Meyer's website, I think chapter 7, Edward is inspired by Bella's bottlecap. He went home and composed her lullaby from a simple thing. Very human and very relatable. We never know what inspires us. It hits us like an epiphany. It strikes when we least expect it.
3. His metaphors. I love the way he expresses his love of Bella to her. "My life was like a moonless night..." and "I thought it was a good representation. It's hard and cold. And throws rainbows in the sunlight. My heart is just as silent, and it too is yours" He has the most creative ways of speaking to her. It's so true and honest and poetic.
4. His unfaltering love and protectiveness. Yes, he is very protective. He watches over her when she sleeps. I know it's a little creepy, however, he is a vampire. If he was a regular guy, it would be stalker-like. However, he's not a regular dude. He's a vampire and he's bound to have some issues.
5. He's polite. This may come off as bashing towards the other party, but I'm honestly not trying to bash. When Jacob is sometimes hostile towards Edward, Edward returns with grace and class. He doesn't respond with childish insults. He's completely polite to his "opponent" and it shows that he's respectful, even in the presence of absurdity. "Thank you. For keeping Bella alive when I didn't" or when Bella kissed Jacob to stop him from killing himself.
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