Cassandra-clare Quote by Cassandra Clare
““Mother." Alec's voice as he interrupted his mother was firm, implacable, and not unkind. "Father. There's something I have to tell you." He smiled at them. "I'm seeing someone." Robert Lightwood looked at his son with some exasperation. "Alec," he said. "This is hardly the time." "Yes, it is. This is important. You see, I'm not just seeing anyone." Words seemed to be pouring out of Alec in a torrent, while his parents looked on in confusion. Isabelle and Magnus were staring at him with expressions of nearly identical astonishment. "I'm seeing a Downworlder. In fact, I'm seeing a war—" Magnus's fingers moved, quick as a flash of light, in Alec's direction. There was a faint shimmer in the air around Alec — his eyes rolled up — and he dropped to the floor, felled like a tree.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Clockwork Prince, The Mortal Instruments series, 2010
Alec confesses to his parents that he is involved with a Downworlder, revealing a secret that disrupts family expectations and hints at larger conflicts.
In simple terms: Alec tells his parents he's dating a supernatural being, causing shock.
Key Takeaway
Speak truth despite fear of judgment.
Themes
family
secrets
identity
conflict
supernatural
Mood
anxious
hopeful
tense
Type
dialogue
dramatic
confessional
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- confessing a secret
- navigating supernatural relationships
- handling parental disapproval
Key Concepts
acceptance
courage
truth-telling
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you handle revealing a hidden identity to loved ones?
- What are the consequences of secrecy versus openness?
A Different Perspective
Parents may react with disbelief, making honesty risky.
