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Angel Quote by Cassandra Clare

“And indeed it was, the arrow still protruding from its wet, grayish skin, humping its body along with incredible speed. A flick of its tail caught the edge of a statue, sending it flying into the dry ornamental pool, where it shattered into dust. “By the Angel, it just crushed Sophocles,” noted…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“And indeed it was, the arrow still protruding from its wet, grayish skin, humping its body along with incredible speed. A flick of its tail caught the edge of a statue, sending it flying into the dry ornamental pool, where it shattered into dust. “By the Angel, it just crushed Sophocles,” noted Will. “Has no one respect for the classics these days?”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Angelic War,” 2015

A vivid scene where a creature’s tail destroys a statue, satirically lamenting modern neglect of classic literature.

In simple terms: A creature destroys a statue, mocking neglect of classics.

Key Takeaway

Value and protect cultural heritage.

Themes

art culture satire

Mood

critical humorous

Type

literary social

When to use this quote

  • museum curation
  • education
  • media commentary

Key Concepts

literary criticism mythical creatures

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we revive interest in classic works?
  • What role does satire play in cultural critique?
A Different Perspective

Modern distractions can erode appreciation for classics.

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