- Alice Cullen (Twilight character)
History
Alice Cullen was named, offically, at birth with the name of Mary Alice Brandon. She had a sister named Cynthia and a niece that is still alive. Alice was put into an asylum by her parents for her premonitions and was receiving shock treatment that would have continued for the rest of her life. Supposedly, Alice was James's, a sadistic nomad, singer, so he decided to make her his next meal. A vampire that worked at the asylum and was in love with her decided to save her by biting her. She was said to have not felt a thing and doesn't remember any of her human life. James made the old vampire pay for saving her with his own life. Alice met Jasper Whitlock (at the time he was Whitlock), her mate, in a diner in Philadelphia. She told him that she had been waiting a long time for him. She had foreseen meeting him here. She also saw the Cullens. They found the Cullens together and tried out the unorthodox lifestyle. She moved into the Cullen's home while Edward and Emmett were on a hunting trip. When they got back, she had moved into Edward's room because it had the best view.
Role in Books
"Twilight"
Alice first sees Bella as her friend and as a vampire. She had a vision of Edward and tells him that he is falling in love with Bella. She knows that he loves Bella before he does. Alice takes care of Bella in Phoneix before Bella runs away to James.They become extremely close friends. She plays "Bella Barbie" which includes dressing her up, doing her hair, and makeup.
"New Moon"
By "New Moon", Alice is basically Bella's best friend. She throws Bella a great party for her birthday, like all best friends should. After the Cullens leave, Alice is the first to come back after having a vision of Bella committing suicide. Alice helps Bella save Edward from giving himself up to the Volturi. She also committs Grand Theft Auto to get to Volterra. This is where the infamous yellow Porsche 911 Turbo comes in. Aro takes a liking in Alice for her power, once Edward is saved.
"Eclipse"
Alice is Bella's best friend and constantly takes her shopping. Alice sees the problem in Seattle. She also sees the confrontation of the army and the Cullens before the werewolves (shape-shifters) get involved. Alice also throws herself, Edward, and Bella a fantastic graduation party. Alice also helps Bella figure out what the army is after. She babysits Bella and eventually gets her Porsche. Alice sees Bella and Edward getting engaged and is allowed to plan the wedding. She also designs the dress and becomes maid of honor. Alice helps Bella to try and get over Jake.
"Breaking Dawn"
Finally, Alice throws Bella the best wedding. She also get headaches from Renesmee while Bella is carrying her. Alice sees the Volturi coming for the "immortal child" and runs away. She helps Bella by telling her in a book about a guy named J. Jenks. She ends up not needing to use his papers in the end, but still meets with him. Alice eventually comes back with the way to save the Cullens, the witnesses, and Renesmee.
Fun Facts
-Alice was the first to know that Edward was in love with Bella Swan-now Cullen (according to the unpublished "Midnight Sun")
-Alice saw her and Bella as best friends while Bella was mortal and as a vampire
-Alice's full name is now Mary Alice Brandon Whitlock Hale Cullen
-Alice's age is unknown, but it is estimated to be around 100 years old
-Alice is addicting to shopping and is a great designer
-When Alice gets excited, she vibrates in place
-Alice enjoys spoiling Bella
-Alice's best friend is Bella
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