Scout Quote by Cassandra Clare
““No one expects Will Herondale to live past nineteen, and no one will be sorry to see him go, either -" That was too much for Tessa. Without thinking about it she burst out indignantly, "What a thing to say!" Gabriel, interrupted midrant, looked as shocked as if one of the tapestries had suddenly started talking. "Pardon me?" "You heard me. Telling someone you wouldn't be sorry if they died! It's inexcusable!" She took hold of Will by the sleeve. "Come along, Will. This - this person - obviously isn't worth wasting your time on." Will looked hugely entertained. "So true." ... Tessa frowned at Gabriel. "I think you owe Will an apology." "I," said Gabriel, "would rather have my entrails yanked out and tied in a knot in front of my own eyes than apologize to such a worm." "Goodness," said Jem mildly. "You can't mean that. Not the Will being a worm part, of course. The bit about the entrails. That sounds dreadful.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Clockwork Prince, Cassandra Clare, 2011
A character dismisses another’s suffering, showing cruelty and lack of empathy.
In simple terms: A cruel comment devalues a life.
Key Takeaway
Avoid dehumanizing others.
Themes
empathy
cruelty
morality
conflict
character dynamics
Mood
irritated
critical
Type
fictional
dialogue
When to use this quote
- friendship tension
- moral debate
- character development
- dialogue analysis
Key Concepts
ethical judgment
interpersonal conflict
value of life
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do characters react so violently?
- What does this say about societal values?
A Different Perspective
The dialogue is exaggerated and may not reflect realistic moral reasoning.
![“[Jem] 'It will help you sleep.' 'All I’ve been doing is sleeping!' [Tessa] 'And very amusing it is to watch, said Jem. 'Did you know you twitch your nose when you sleep, like a rabbit?' 'I do not,' she said, with a whispered laugh. 'You do,' he said. 'Fortunately, I like rabbits.” quote by Cassandra Clare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c25/cassandra-clare-9_amusing_jem-it-will-help-you-sleep-all-i-ve-been_382610.jpg)
