THE HEART IN CONFLICT

New Moon, the second book of the Twilight Saga, is the perfect example of the protagonist's heart in conflict. When Edward leaves Bella for good, she is severely depressed for months and months. Eventually, when she figures that he is never coming back, she starts spending more time with Jacob. They quickly become best friends, but Jacob wants to be more than just friends. Bella's heart is torn in two; she wants to like Jacob, but her heart still belongs and longs for Edward. When Bella notices Alice's (Edward's "sister") car parked outside her house, she thoughtlessly goes running back to save Edward. The author, Stephenie Meyer, depicts Bella's emotions so well that you can truthfully feel the same feelings rushing through your own body. It is quite incredible.