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Pendant Quote by Cassandra Clare

“Around her neck was a thick silver chain, on which hung a dark red pendant the size of a baby’s fist. He only had to narrow his eyes to know that it was real—real and precious. His mouth started to water as she neared him. Vital energy pulsed from her like blood from an open wound. She smiled…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““Around her neck was a thick silver chain, on which hung a dark red pendant the size of a baby’s fist. He only had to narrow his eyes to know that it was real—real and precious. His mouth started to water as she neared him. Vital energy pulsed from her like blood from an open wound. She smiled, passing him, beckoning with her eyes. He turned to follow her, tasting the phantom sizzle of her death on his lips.””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Mortal Instruments series, 2007

A vivid, sensual description of a dangerous, alluring figure whose presence feels both intoxicating and lethal.

In simple terms: A seductive, deadly attraction.

Key Takeaway

Beware of alluring but harmful influences.

Themes

desire danger seduction

Mood

intense foreboding

Type

literary descriptive

When to use this quote

  • romantic pursuit
  • dangerous encounters
  • fantasy storytelling
  • character analysis

Key Concepts

mythic symbolism energy exchange predatory allure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What draws you to dangerous allure?
  • How can you recognize harmful seduction?
A Different Perspective

The allure may mask lethal consequences.

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