Edward's Experiment

A passage from Twilight:
"Edward hesitated to test himself, to see if this was safe, to make sure he was still in control of his need.
And then his cold, marble lips pressed very softly against mine.
Blood boiled under my skin, burned in my lips. My breath came in a wild gasp. My fingers knotted in his hair, clutching him to me. My lips parted as I breathed in his heady scent.
Immediately I felt him turn to unresponsive stone beneath my lips. His hands gently, but with irresistible force, pushed my face back. I opened my eyes and saw his guarded expression."


So, the subject of this passage is that of Edward's and Bella's first kiss. The purpose is to show how much Bella already loves him, and also that she loses her marbles and self-control because of it. The audience of this book, especially this passage, is directed at teenagers. Duh. What teen doesn't love a good steamy, dramatic, and adventurous book? I know this part of the chapter is about their kiss, because it's the most exciting, or in other words, the climax. When Bella loses control and attacks Edward, that shows she's passionately already in love with the Vampire (blood sucking, capable of murder quicker than a blink of the eye, Edward). Also, teens love romance books. Ha.