Caught Quote by Cassandra Clare
“It's my motto," said Isabelle, with a sultry smile. 'Nothing less than seven inches.' Meliorn gazed at her stonily. 'I'm talking about my heels,' she said. " It's a pun. You know? A play on-" "Come," the faerie knight said. "The Queen will be growing impatient." He headed down the corridor without giving Isabelle a second glance. "I forgot," Isabelle muttered as the rest of them caught up to her. " Faeries have no sense of humor." "Oh, I wouldn't say that," said Jace. "There's a pixie night club called Hot Wings. Not," he added," that I have ever been there.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Clockwork Prince, The Mortal Instruments, 2010
A character uses a double‑meaning remark about heel height, highlighting playful wordplay and the tension between literal and figurative language.
In simple terms: A pun about heels is used humorously.
Key Takeaway
Notice how wordplay can shift tone.
Themes
humor
wordplay
fantasy
misunderstanding
Mood
playful
lighthearted
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- social gatherings
- fantasy dialogue
- character banter
- humorous misunderstandings
Key Concepts
pun
double meaning
literal vs figurative
Questions to Reflect On
- How does wordplay affect character dynamics?
- When does a pun become confusing?
A Different Perspective
Humor may be lost if listeners miss the pun.
