The characters in the Twilight saga all have strong personalities. Clashes between these strong-willed characters are often a source of conflict in both the books and the movies.
Many of the characters in the series have clear, well-defined traits that line up closely with those of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac calendar. If, like me, you feel a pressing need to know which Twilight character your Chinese Zodiac sign has the most in common with, read on.
Rat: Renée
In Midnight Sun, we learn a bit more from Bella, through Edward, about what her mother is like. Renée is a free-spirited person who doesn't like to stay in one place for too long. She has a sunny, upbeat personality, which is reflected in the places she chooses to live. Like a Rat, she can also be very self-centered, which is evident in how neglectful she is of Bella.
Ox: Jasper
Jasper presents a calm exterior, compared to the often chaotic energy of his siblings. He remains aloof in most social situations, due to his overly cautious, analytical nature. Having spent the majority of life in a war zone, he is used to viewing things from a military point of view. He has strong opinions of how things should be handled, but can occasionally be persuaded to try things someone else's way.
Tiger: Emmett
Emmett's personality fits pretty closely with the characteristics of those born in the year of the tiger. He is extremely confident, often to the point of arrogance, which also makes him incredibly brave and tenacious.
Once he cares about a person, he will do anything for them, as can be seen by how quickly he accepts Bella as a sister. Despite his threatening appearance and quick temper, he poses no threat to those he loves. Instead, his role in the Cullen family is usually that of a protector.
Rabbit: Esme
Esme has a kind, generous, and warm personality. She is the most gentle of the Cullens, and can often come across as shy. She is a deeply loving and wonderful person, who acts as the heart of the Cullen family.
Dragon: Rosalie
Rosalie is mostly talked about in of her extreme confidence, which often leads to narcissism and arrogance. She has strong opinions and is unafraid of sharing them, even when it might sound harsh. She is stubborn and jealous, which makes her dislike Bella for much of the series. Rosalie is also very intelligent, and her self-control rivals Carlisle's. A dragon is a powerful, beautiful, and intimidating being, which matches Rosalie's character perfectly.
Snake: Alice
Alice's traits align most closely with those born in the year of the snake, as she is very charming, and uses that ability to get what she wants. Luckily for those around her, Alice's desires most often align with what's in the best interest of the people that she loves. She gets along well with nearly everyone, and is good at giving others advice. She possesses a wisdom and grace like that of the snake.
Horse: Carlisle
Carlisle has a calm, steadfast nature that is a source of comfort and stability to those around him. He is slow to anger, and usually able to look on the bright side of things. His warmth and comion are his most defining characteristics. Because of these qualities, Carlisle was able to resist his bloodlust enough to work as a human doctor, committing his life to using his gifts to save others.
Sheep: Edward
Ironically, Edward is really more like the lamb than the lion. He is thoughtful (to the point of driving himself and others insane with his overthinking), loving, and generous. Also, like a sheep, he is often moody, anxious, and has trouble relaxing and not worrying. His constant overthinking leads him to be a very indecisive person most of the time.
Monkey: Aro
Aro, the leader of the Volturi, is a highly intelligent, outgoing person. Although there are things that upset him, he rarely shows outward signs of his distress, and exudes a sense of confidence. He is surprisingly socially adept, with impeccable manners and a polite manner of speaking. However, he is also highly envious and greedy, and his confidence often gives way to extreme arrogance.
Rooster: Victoria
Victoria is a highly intelligent, calculated thinker. When she wishes to seek revenge for the murder of her boyfriend, she puts together a well-thought-out plan that nearly succeeds in its goal to kill Bella.
She has a talent for thinking a few steps ahead of everyone around her, which makes her difficult to pin down. She's stubborn and persistent in her goal, which is the only thing that can come in the way of her strong instincts for self-preservation. She is selfish as well, as she's willing to sacrifice many lives to get what she desires.
