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“Tessa: "A little girl robbed you?" Will: "Actually, she wasn't a little girl at all, as it turns out, but a midget in a dress with a penchant for violence, who goes by the name Six-Fingered Nigel." Jem:"Easy mistake to make." (later) Will: "I want to be back before dark. I have an assignation in…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“Tessa: "A little girl robbed you?" Will: "Actually, she wasn't a little girl at all, as it turns out, but a midget in a dress with a penchant for violence, who goes by the name Six-Fingered Nigel." Jem:"Easy mistake to make." (later) Will: "I want to be back before dark. I have an assignation in Soho this evening with a certain attractive someone" Tessa: “Goodness, If you keep seeing Six-Fingered Nigel like this, he'll expect you to declare your intentions.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A dialogue reveals a misunderstanding about a violent character, highlighting misidentification and the danger of assumptions.

In simple terms: Mistaken identity leads to comedic danger.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions before acting.

Themes

misunderstanding danger humor

Mood

playful ironic

Type

dialogue humorous

When to use this quote

  • social interactions
  • reading
  • media consumption
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

identity misidentification violence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions do you make about people?
  • How can you verify facts before reacting?
A Different Perspective

The humor may downplay serious violence.

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