Appearance Quote by Cassandra Clare
“Another vampire pushed her way through the crowd to stand at his side—a pretty blue-haired Asian girl in a silver foil skirt. Clary wondered if there were any ugly vampires, or maybe any fat ones. Maybe they didn't make vampires out of ugly people. Or maybe ugly people just didn't want to live forever.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: City of Bones, The Mortal Instruments, 2007
The passage highlights how even supernatural beings are judged by appearance, questioning standards of beauty and the desire for immortality.
In simple terms: People judge even vampires by looks, wondering if ugliness is excluded from eternal life.
Key Takeaway
Question societal beauty norms and the value placed on appearance.
Themes
beauty standards
supernatural
identity
mortality
self-acceptance
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
literary
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- fantasy literature
- character description
- worldbuilding
- social commentary
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
immortality
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we assume that physical beauty is essential for eternal life?
- How do societal standards affect our view of the supernatural?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that the focus on appearance distracts from deeper character traits.
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