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Time Quotes in New Moon

How we cite our quotes: (chapter.paragraph)

Quote #7

I watched [Alice] in fascination for a long time. (19.72)

When Alice is in her trance state, she doesn’t notice time passing.

Quote #8

[Edward to Alice:] "Aro needs physical contact to hear your thoughts, but he hears much more than I do. You know I can hear only what's passing through your head in the moment. Aro hears every thought your mind has ever had." (21.50)

Aro can hear a lifetime of thoughts. How might his gift change his perspective of time?

Quote #9

The clock tolled again. (20.48)

The clock represents "real" time, which can’t be stopped, even by human tragedies.