Bella Swan is a clumsy, kind hearted teenager with a knack for getting into trouble. Edward Cullen is an intelligent, good looking vampire who is trying to hide his secret. Against all odds, the two fall in love but will a pack of blood thirsty trackers and the disapproval of their family and friends separate them?

Jasper Hale (born Jasper Whitlock) is the adopted son of Carlisle and Esme, adoptive brother of Edward, Emmett, and Rosalie, and husband of Alice. He was born in Texas and joined the Confederate States Army in 1861 to serve in the Civil War. Jasper was turned into a vampire in 1863 by a vampire named Maria when he was 20 years old. As a vampire, he gained the ability to manipulate the emotions of those around him.

Due to his past, where he was able to feed on humans whenever he chose, Jasper lacks strong self-control. However, in Eclipse it is suggested that the "vegetarian" lifestyle is not Jasper's first choice and that this also affects his self-control. He is described as tall with honey blond hair, and is muscular but lean. His body is covered with crescent-shaped scars, after the many years of fighting and training newborn vampires.

Jackson on the his character:

"Jasper is a vampire who has recently chosen to eat only animals instead of humans, along with his new found family of "vegetarian" vampires. When his brother, Edward, brings home a human girl as a love interest, Jasper is concerned about his ability to control his hunger, but wants Edward to be happy, and will fight to see that he is. (That's just the teaser.)"

Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Genre: Drama/Fantasy/Romance
Release Date: December, 2008
Also Stars: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Peter Facinelli

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