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Boyfriend Quote by Cassandra Clare

“Jordan snorted. “Without me you’d be bouncing down Madison Avenue, shooting sparks out of all your orifices.” He rose to his feet, shrugging on his green jacket. “Your boyfriend’s crazy,” he said to Clary. “Yeah, but he’s hot,” said Clary. “So there’s that.” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““Jordan snorted. “Without me you’d be bouncing down Madison Avenue, shooting sparks out of all your orifices.” He rose to his feet, shrugging on his green jacket. “Your boyfriend’s crazy,” he said to Clary. “Yeah, but he’s hot,” said Clary. “So there’s that.””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 2007

A character mocks another, implying that without the speaker, the person would be aimless and chaotic, while also commenting on a romantic rivalry.

In simple terms: Mocking banter about aimlessness and attraction.

Key Takeaway

Don't take sarcasm personally.

Themes

humor relationships conflict

Mood

playful ironic

Type

dialogue banter

When to use this quote

  • school hallway
  • friend group
  • dating
  • jealousy

Key Concepts

sarcasm romantic rivalry identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor affect conflict?
  • What does the banter reveal about their feelings?
A Different Perspective

Sarcasm may hide deeper insecurities.

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