Mike Character Analysis in Twilight

Mike is one of Bella’s classmates at Forks High School. They connect on Bella’s first day because Mike was born and raised in California, so he understands what Bella is missing in rainy Forks. But though Bella initially welcomes his friendliness, she soon realizes that Mike has a crush on her—and Bella’s friend Jessica has a crush on Mike. Bella spends much of the novel turning away Mike’s advances and encouraging Mike to date Jessica instead. Ultimately, Bella is successful; Mike seems to finally give up on convincing Bella to date him once it becomes clear that Bella and Edward are dating. He takes Jessica to prom.

Mike Character Timeline in Twilight

The timeline below shows where the character Mike appears in Twilight. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...being so mean. As Bella gathers her things, a cute blond boy introduces himself as Mike and offers to walk her to her next class. It turns out that they both... (full context)

...better: it’s not raining, and Bella now recognizes some of her classmates. It’s flattering that Mike and Eric seem to be vying for her attention, too. But Bella’s day is still... (full context)

Over dinner later, Bella tells Charlie about Mike and then asks if he knows of the Cullens; the kids, she says, are “different.”... (full context)

The rest of Bella’s week is uneventful. Edward doesn’t come back to school, and Mike invites Bella to La Push Ocean Park in two weeks. By Friday, Bella isn’t worried... (full context)

...Edward meets Bella’s eyes. He doesn’t look unfriendly this time. Jessica laughs at Bella as Mike invites everyone to a snowball fight after school. (full context)

...fists and lean away again. Once again, Edward disappears as soon as the bell rings. Mike walks over and groans that Bella was lucky to get to work with Edward on... (full context)

...to her truck. As she drives to school, she wonders why the boys here, like Mike and Eric, are so interested in her when boys never paid her any attention in... (full context)

...almost every night. The following month is tense and embarrassing: Tyler follows Bella everywhere, and Mike and Eric’s fight for Bella’s attention becomes more obvious. No one believes Bella that Edward... (full context)

In February, Jessica calls Bella to ask her permission to invite Mike to the girls’ choice dance in a few weeks. Bella urges Jessica to ask him... (full context)

...make chicken enchiladas for dinner. The phone rings as she’s cooking. It’s Jessica, elated that Mike accepted her invitation to the dance. Bella suggests innocently that Angela should ask Eric, and... (full context)

...after her conversation with Edward that she barely notices that she’s late for class. Though Mike and Eric are a bit curt with her, Mike still invites Bella to the beach... (full context)

...stay conscious. She tells the teacher she knows her blood type and is feeling faint. Mike offers to take Bella to the nurse. Outside, Bella asks to sit down. She slumps... (full context)

...there’s another fainter coming in. Feeling better, Bella hops up and stands aside so that Mike can help another classmate in, who is bleeding from the science experiment. She complies when... (full context)

Just then, Mike appears to check on Bella, and she insists she can’t go back to class—she’ll just... (full context)

...her lunchtime conversation with Edward yesterday. During lunch, Bella watches the remaining Cullens talk while Mike chatters about the beach trip tomorrow. Lauren keeps shooting Bella dirty looks—and on the way... (full context)

On Saturday morning, Bella is surprised to wake up to sunshine. She drives to Mike’s parents’ store and joins the group of kids in the parking lot, where Lauren gives... (full context)

Just then, Mike and Jessica appear. Mike is relieved to have found Bella, and Jacob picks up on... (full context)

...the forest and tells her to run, but he falls and turns into a wolf. Mike’s voice tells Bella to run too, but Bella sees Edward beckon to her. He has... (full context)

...school early. She settles on the benches by the cafeteria and sketches on her homework. Mike calls to Bella and comes to join her. He tucks a lock of hair behind... (full context)

...Angela make it to Port Angeles by four. Jessica chatters on about her date with Mike as she heads for the one big department store in town, a few blocks from... (full context)

...more than he likes her. After math class, Bella evades more questions by bringing up Mike. Then, when the bell rings for lunch, Bella finds Edward waiting for her in the... (full context)

...gently touches her cheekbone. Feeling lightheaded, Bella dresses for gym and accepts her badminton racket. Mike agrees to be Bella’s partner, so Bella tries to stay out of his way—though she... (full context)

...to decide for himself. Bella barely pays attention through biology or gym, except for when Mike asks if she’s going to the dance with Edward. Bella insists she isn’t and turns... (full context)

Edward notes that experiencing jealousy has been odd. He was jealous of Mike and Bella’s other suitors, especially since he couldn’t figure out why Bella turned their dance... (full context)

...it rings. It’s Jessica, wanting to tell Bella everything about the dance. She says that Mike kissed her and asks about Edward just as Charlie gets home. Jessica hangs up when... (full context)