Marie Higginbotham was Renée Dwyer's mother, and has been deceased six years prior to the beginning of New Moon, when Bella was eleven or twelve. She has a minor but important role in New Moon, because Marie's appearance plays a part in Bella's choice to become a vampire.
Biography
According to The Twilight Saga: Official Illustrated Guide, Marie Higginbotham was a difficult, bitter woman but hardworking and loyal. She was divorced from her husband when Renée was still a child. When Renée got married to Charlie Swan, she was sent a photograph from the wedding, but didn't respond. Renée wrote to Marie, telling her that she was pregnant. Marie sent Renée her own mother's handmade quilt, at which Renée was touched. Renée was going through a depression when she left Charlie, and moved back in with her mother. Marie was still difficult but doted on Bella. Marie died in 1999, when Bella was twelve years old.
Bella's dream
The night before her eighteenth birthday, Bella has a dream. In her dream, she's standing across from her grandmother in Edward's meadow. Then, Edward comes to stand beside Bella, even though she worries that Gran will see Edward glistening in the sun. Then Bella realizes that Gran has her arm around someone invisible, and that Gran has the same expression Bella has. As Bella moves forward, Marie copies all of her movements.
Then, Bella realizes that it's not Gran but just herself in a mirror.
Film portrayal
Christina Jastrzembska was cast as Marie Higginbotham in the film adaption of New Moon.
Appearances
- New Moon (Bella's dream)
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