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Clary Quote by Cassandra Clare

“Clary stopped dead in her tracks. "Simon?" "Oh, God," said Jace, sounding resigned. "And here I'd actually hoped I'd got hold of something interesting." -Clary and Jace pg. 114” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“Clary stopped dead in her tracks. "Simon?" "Oh, God," said Jace, sounding resigned. "And here I'd actually hoped I'd got hold of something interesting." -Clary and Jace pg. 114”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: City of Bones, Cassandra Clare, 2007

Clary and Jace reveal tension and disappointment as they confront a difficult situation together.

In simple terms: Characters feel frustration and resignation.

Key Takeaway

Accept setbacks and keep moving forward.

Themes

conflict disappointment teamwork

Mood

tense reflective

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • relationship strain
  • investigative mission
  • emotional revelation

Key Concepts

character dynamics narrative tension

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when expectations are unmet?
  • What can you learn from disappointment?
A Different Perspective

The dialogue shows limited agency for the characters.

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