Protagonists:
* Bella Swan: The story's central character, Bella is caught in the middle of the conflict between vampires and werewolves. She is deeply in love with Edward Cullen, a vampire, and her desire to be with him fuels much of the plot.
* Edward Cullen: Bella's love interest and a vampire. He is determined to protect Bella and fight for her happiness, making him a strong protagonist alongside Bella.
Antagonists:
* Victoria: A vengeful vampire seeking to destroy Bella for the death of her mate, James. Her relentless pursuit of Bella makes her the primary antagonist.
* The Newborn Army: A group of newborn vampires created by Victoria, dangerous and uncontrolled, who pose a threat to both the Cullens and the werewolf pack.
* Laurent: A vampire who initially sided with Victoria and James. Although he appears to be more reluctant than Victoria, he still poses a threat to Bella.
Complexities and Gray Areas:
* The Volturi: The ruling vampires of the vampire world, who act as the ultimate authority. While they aren't directly attacking Bella, they represent a potential threat and are suspicious of the Cullen's actions.
* The Werewolf Pack: Led by Jacob Black, the werewolves are initially hostile towards the vampires, including Edward. While they eventually join forces to fight Victoria, their inherent animosity towards the Cullens adds a layer of complexity to the narrative.
Ultimately, *Eclipse* centers on the conflict between Bella's desires for a normal life and the dangerous world she's been drawn into. The antagonists represent the threats to her safety and happiness, while Bella and Edward, alongside the werewolf pack, strive to protect her and overcome those threats.