Who is Bella? Why does she want to go to college in a dark area that does not receive a great deal of sunshine? Why does Bella balk at the idea of going to Dartmouth? Why does Bella feel that she does not need to go to college at all? Why does Bella apply to college if she does not intend to take classes? What does Bella believe her immediate future will include?

Who is Edward? Why did Edward leave Bella in a previous novel? Why has he returned? What are the four scenarios Edward says he saw playing out when he first fell in love with Bella? Why did the first three not work for Edward and Bella? What is Edward's only option if he and Bella are to find happiness together? How does Edward feel about this prospect?

Who is Jacob? Why...