Jasper Hale has some of the most interesting powers in the Twilight universe, which have made some fans wonder if he has been manipulating Alice.
All vampires in Twilight have special powers, which they use on different occasions, either during fights, to help humans and other vampires, or to manipulate others, and a fan theory suggests that Jasper has been using his to control Alice all along. Vampires and werewolves are two of the most beloved creatures in pop culture, and as such, they have been adapted to all types of media, with each author giving them their unique touch, but none can compare to what Stephenie Meyer did in her Twilight series. Formed by four novels, the Twilight series chronicles the romance between vampire Edward Cullen and mortal Bella Swan, who came across different obstacles, such as a pack of werewolves and other vampire covens.
Twilight became a worldwide phenomenon, building a solid fanbase that continues to be active to this day, and who revisit the books and movies quite often. The arrival of The Twilight Saga to the world of streaming has reignited interest in the story of Edward and Bella, but it has also raised some serious questions about the characters, their powers, motivations, and more, making way for some interesting and in some cases alarming fan theories. Among those is one about Jasper Hale’s powers, as some fans believe he has been manipulating his partner, Alice Cullen, for years.
As mentioned above, all vampires in the Twilight universe have unique powers, as when they transform into vampires, their strongest human trait is enhanced, becoming their special ability. Jasper happens to have some of the most interesting powers in Twilight, as he has pathokinesis, the ability to sense and change the emotions of those around him. This power comes from his charisma as a human, and as intriguing as it is, Jasper has to be very careful as to not manipulate those around him constantly, as he can risk creating a false reality of them by having them feel what he wants. This is the core of a fan theory that suggests he has been manipulating Alice’s feelings for years, keeping her happy and by his side.
The theory uses Jasper’s backstory as the basis, pointing out that Jasper joined the Confederate Army when he was young (and still human). The author makes a lot of emphasis on this by describing Jasper as “racist, murderous, low moral code” due to his past. Now, Alice has the power of subjective precognition, which allows her to see into the future, which is how she knew she would meet Jasper. Alice and Jasper met in a small diner in Philadelphia, and as Alice had already seen him, she approached Jasper, who was shocked at how her joyful emotions impacted him. The theory, then, suggests that Jasper decided to make her fall in love with him (because of his “low moral code”). For this, Jasper keeps her “cheerful and bubbly” despite her complex and tragic human past, and by keeping her happy, he ensures that she stays with him. Another possibility is that, in an effort to forget her past, Jasper has manipulated her emotions for years, becoming Alice’s sort of “favorite addictive drug”.
No matter the reason, if Jasper has indeed been manipulating Alice into loving him and being happy, this would be one of the biggest red flags in the Twilight universe. Fans and those not on board with this universe have pointed out for years how toxic the relationship between Edward and Bella was, but it might be worth paying some extra attention to Alice and Jasper’s history next time you re-read and re-watch these stories, and in the end, as happens with most fan theories, it’s up to fans to decide if Jasper has been manipulating Alice’s feelings or not.
Jasper’s powers are clearer and used more often in the Twilight books than in the movies, though it can be argued that he used them in specific moments throughout the movies but it was never explicitly pointed out. Jasper is one of the most interesting characters in the Twilight universe and who, unfortunately, was left aside through the whole series, but he managed to win a place in the hearts of readers and viewers.
The Twilight books were a worldwide phenomenon but they also drew a lot of criticism, though that didn’t stop them from making the jump to the big screen. The Twilight Saga was released between 2008 and 2012, with the final novel, Breaking Dawn, divided into two movies. The movies expanded the already solid and loyal Twilight fanbase but also left the audience with a lot of questions about the characters, especially the vampires and their powers. Meyer’s vampires have superpowers, as when they are transformed, their strongest trait is enhanced, but these can be confusing when seen on the big screen, as is the case of Jasper and his fascinating yet dangerous abilities.
Every vampire in The Twilight Saga has powers, but out of all the Cullens, Jasper has the most intriguing and dangerous one. Vampires continue to be one of the most beloved creatures in pop culture, and while they have been adapted to all types of media for years, Stephenie Meyer took the world by surprise with her unique take on these creatures in her debut novel Twilight. The book marked the beginning of a series of four novels chronicling the romance between vampire Edward Cullen and mortal Bella Swan, who had to overcome a variety of obstacles so they could be together.
Jasper Hale is one of Edward’s “brothers” and adoptive son of Carlisle and Esme Cullen. Jasper has a complicated backstory, as he is one of the few survivors of the Southern vampire wars and aided his creator, Maria, in the creation of a newborn vampire army, all of which made him violent. Jasper changed his ways when he met Alice and joined the Cullen clan, becoming a “vegetarian” and learning to control his instincts, even if he still struggled at times (like when he tried to attack Bella when she got a paper cut at his place). Jasper is one of the Cullen’s most skilled members, as he’s the family’s best fighter, the second fastest (after Edward), and the second strongest (after Emmett), but it’s his supernatural power that makes him stand out: pathokinesis.
All vampires in the Twilight universe have special abilities, and the ones Jasper Cullen has can be very dangerous. Heres what his powers are.
Jasper manages to keep Edward calm while on their way to save Bella. When they arrive at the studio, Emmett is in the middle of tearing James apart when Jasper comes in with an aura of deadly rage, alerting the tracker that there is no escape. The sadistic vampire surrenders and then Jasper and Emmett kill him.
While serving in Marias army, Jaspers power was useful in controlling the newborn soldiers and keeping them calm. However, he sensed the pain of every person he killed (human or vampire). Overtime, that pain built until it became unbearable. When he came across Alice in 1948, he felt an unfamiliar emotion for the first time: hope. Her happy feelings impacted him so strongly that he easily reciprocated her love for him. And then, by practicing vegetarianism, he was freed from the negative emotions of his victims. After joining the Cullen family, the happy atmosphere his new family created provided him a peaceful existence. In the 1980s, Jasper began doing business with a lawyer and later his apprentice J. Jenks; he had managed to keep the lawyers loyal to their business, including their secrecy, by producing a sense of fear during their interactions.
In Twilight, Edward describes Jaspers ability to Bella when they first started dating. While hiding from James, Jasper feels Bellas distress about James and the Cullens involvement to protect her and tries to console her about it. Later in Phoenix, he uses his power to calm her to the point that she falls asleep. However, when he tries to use it again, she refuses and brushes him off.
When Bella asks Alice why she can see her future and Jasper can affect her emotions when other vampires powers have no effect on her, Alice answers that her power is to see the future affected by peoples decisions, but not the thoughts and reasons behind them; and Jasper can actually manipulate peoples emotions.
In Eclipse, Bella mentions not being able to tell if Jasper was making the atmosphere tense or whether she was just feeling it. He helps resolve a tight situation caused by Paul, Emmett and Rosalie during their pursuit on Victoria, though the pack members feel their anger rising again after he left.
Jasper Hale has some of the most interesting powers in the Twilight universe, which have made some fans wonder if he has been manipulating Alice.
The theory uses Jasper’s backstory as the basis, pointing out that Jasper joined the Confederate Army when he was young (and still human). The author makes a lot of emphasis on this by describing Jasper as “racist, murderous, low moral code” due to his past. Now, Alice has the power of subjective precognition, which allows her to see into the future, which is how she knew she would meet Jasper. Alice and Jasper met in a small diner in Philadelphia, and as Alice had already seen him, she approached Jasper, who was shocked at how her joyful emotions impacted him. The theory, then, suggests that Jasper decided to make her fall in love with him (because of his “low moral code”). For this, Jasper keeps her “cheerful and bubbly” despite her complex and tragic human past, and by keeping her happy, he ensures that she stays with him. Another possibility is that, in an effort to forget her past, Jasper has manipulated her emotions for years, becoming Alice’s sort of “favorite addictive drug”.
As mentioned above, all vampires in the Twilight universe have unique powers, as when they transform into vampires, their strongest human trait is enhanced, becoming their special ability. Jasper happens to have some of the most interesting powers in Twilight, as he has pathokinesis, the ability to sense and change the emotions of those around him. This power comes from his charisma as a human, and as intriguing as it is, Jasper has to be very careful as to not manipulate those around him constantly, as he can risk creating a false reality of them by having them feel what he wants. This is the core of a fan theory that suggests he has been manipulating Alice’s feelings for years, keeping her happy and by his side.
No matter the reason, if Jasper has indeed been manipulating Alice into loving him and being happy, this would be one of the biggest red flags in the Twilight universe. Fans and those not on board with this universe have pointed out for years how toxic the relationship between Edward and Bella was, but it might be worth paying some extra attention to Alice and Jasper’s history next time you re-read and re-watch these stories, and in the end, as happens with most fan theories, it’s up to fans to decide if Jasper has been manipulating Alice’s feelings or not.
Twilight became a worldwide phenomenon, building a solid fanbase that continues to be active to this day, and who revisit the books and movies quite often. The arrival of The Twilight Saga to the world of streaming has reignited interest in the story of Edward and Bella, but it has also raised some serious questions about the characters, their powers, motivations, and more, making way for some interesting and in some cases alarming fan theories. Among those is one about Jasper Hale’s powers, as some fans believe he has been manipulating his partner, Alice Cullen, for years.
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