Broken glass Quote by Cassandra Clare
““The vampires start to close in. "shouldn't we stand back to back or something?" Clary said. "What? Why?" "I don't know. In movies that's what they do in this kind of...situation." Jace laughs, "You, you are the most-" The most what?" Clary demands indignantly. Jace: Nothing. This isn't a situation okay? I save that word for when things get really bad." "Really bad? This isn't really bad? What do you want, a nuclear-" The windows exploded inward in a shower of broken glass. Through the shattered windows came dozens of sleek shapes, four footed and low to the ground, their coats scattering moonlight and broken bits of glass. Wolves. "Now, this," said Jace, "is a situation””
About This Quote
Source Novel: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 2007
Characters confront danger and debate tactics, highlighting fear and improvisation in crisis.
In simple terms: Facing danger, they argue about the best way to act.
Key Takeaway
Act decisively despite uncertainty.
Themes
fear
teamwork
improvisation
danger
dialogue
Mood
tense
anxious
dramatic
Type
literary
dialogue
dramatic
When to use this quote
- battle scenes
- team decision making
- high tension moments
Key Concepts
survival instincts
communication
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you choose action over hesitation?
- When does humor help in danger?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on clichés can hinder creative problem solving.
