"I knew that he would forgive me for this horrible act that I would do. Because he loved me. Because he thought I was better than I was. And he would still love me, even as I now proved him wrong."
Edward Cullen, Midnight Sun, Chapter 1, p.16
And I think you are right, Sara....because Edward could read every internal thought inside Carlisle's mind. Edward knew his father/creator would forgive him...even if he implicated the entire family. Like you stated,...they would simply pick up and move.
Now...as for his adopted siblings....I'm not sure they would be as forgiving if Edward implicated them or publicly exposed their identities...because then they would have the wrath of the Volturi to contend with, too....
Midnight Sun is a interesting perspective inside the vampire mind of Edward Cullen....and how polarized he was with his instinctual vampire thoughts and exhibiting self-control for not partaking in human blood. It was a fine line...a constant struggle between submitting into his urges and maintaining morality within himself. I think this internal struggle/discourse was all Edward had left to remain connected to his humanity. His struggle/suffering made him feel alive....and his penance that kept him from acting upon his vampiral impulses. It was a fragile existence...and Bella challenged this coping mechanism to the fullest extreme....but, it was a very close call for Edward...and through this weakness...he found his greatest internal strength/will/purpose.
Carlisle was so wise to understand that rejecting Edward for a potential lapse in weakness...would not help Edward. And Edward had to find his own inner strength and mistakes can happen within that realm of discovery. Like a true Father/parent...sometimes you have to let your child "fail" in order to help them grow emotionally. Carlisle truly represented parental and spiritual/Godly unconditional love.
The context of the word "FATHER".... means so much more than just the patriarchal role in the Twilight saga. Carlisle was Edward's creator/Father but also his moral/spiritual compass. This is evident when Edward states in the above quote: "He loves me, he thought I was better than I was" (just like God unconditionally loves humanity, despite how much we sin against him and with each other).
Also this quote from Edward in Midnight Sun shows the role of Carlisle as a FATHER FIGURE and a moral/spiritual guide:
"In a few moments, there would be nothing left in me that would reflect the years I’d spent with my creator, my mentor, my Father in all the ways that counted. My eyes would glow red as a devil’s; all likeness would be lost forever."
Edward Cullen, Midnight Sun, Chapter 1, p.16
Sara...thanks for correcting me...you are wise in your observations....
I enjoyed our exchange...and thanks for challenging me...
Love,
Danette
