Alice Cullen (Twilight)

Alice Cullen
Twilight Saga character
First appearance	Twilight
Created by	Stephenie Meyer
In-universe information
Species	Vampire
Occupation	Student
Family	Carlisle Cullen, Esme Cullen, Edward Cullen, Emmett Cullen, Rosalie Hale
Spouse	Jasper Hale

Mary Alice Brandon Cullen, known as Alice Cullen, is a fictional main character of the novels Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse, by Stephenie Meyer.

Personal history

Early life

Alice's early history is often vague, as she remembers nothing of her life before she was changed. She was born around 1901 in Biloxi, Mississippi and was kept in an asylum because of visions she had of the future, which carried over as her "special ability" when she was changed. She became the favorite of a vampire who worked at the asylum, and James began to hunt her because she smelled so good. When the older vampire realized that James was after Alice, he changed her into a vampire, protecting her from James. Her date of death on her tombstone is the same date she was admitted into the asylum. Alice had a sister named Cynthia, and has a niece that is still alive.

Romantic relationships

Jasper Whitlock

Alice forsaw Jasper finding her in a vision before he even knew he was looking for her. They met face-to-face in a diner located in Philadelphia, her telling him that she had been waiting a long time for his arrival. A little bewildered but intrigued with her knowing him, Jasper answers, as quoted from Eclipse, "I'm sorry, ma'am." She offers him her hand, a non-verbal question of whether or not he would like to go with her. He does indeed take her hand as the sight of it, as quoted from Eclipse again, brought him "hope for once in his life." During their companionship and travels, they fall in love. By 1950, they find Carlisle with more assistance from her visions and have been part of his coven ever since.

Alice and Jasper have been married since the 1950s. Jasper and Alice understand each other and are very protective. Jasper would do anything to keep Alice safe. Alice will also not let him get hurt, and keeps him from going with her to Italy during New Moon for his own safety.

Appearance

Alice is as inhumanly beautiful as all of the Cullens. She has pale butterscotch eyes (as opposed to Edward's topaz) that darken to black depending on her thirst. She also has dark circles under her eyes that look somewhat like bruises, and when in sunlight she sparkles like a diamond; both characteristics of her vampiric status. She is described as being small, 4'10". with petite, pixie-like features. She has ink black hair thats cropped short with spikes all over in a pixie cut (although in Eclipse it is described as long). She carries herself with the grace of a dancer when walking, it is mentioned that with her agility she could make even a ballerina jealous.

Vampire Traits

Alice has enhanced strength and speed due to her vampire status. Though petite, Alice is a capable fighter, due to her agility and speed. She is hard to catch during a fight and can see the move her opponent will make before it happens. Alice's special trait that she carried from her human life is the ability to see the future, but she can only see the outcome of a decision, not the thought or reason behind it. The only exception to this power is that she cannot see the future if werewolves get involved with the decision. She also has holes in her visions, meaning she cannot see the future of a decision if it is a 'snap decision'.

Movie Portrayals

Meyer has no influence with the decision, but she has selected Rachael Leigh Cook as a possible actress that she would like to see portraying Alice in the upcoming movie.

External links

• "Official website of Stephenie Meyer"
• "Twilight Lexicon"