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Bangs Quote by Cassandra Clare

“Traded him for Alec," Clary said. "Not permanently" "No," said Jace. "Just for a few hours. Unless I don't come back. In which case, maybe he does get to keep Alec. Think of it as a lease with an option to buy." "Mom and Dad won't be pleased if they find out." "That you freed a possible criminal…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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“Traded him for Alec," Clary said. "Not permanently" "No," said Jace. "Just for a few hours. Unless I don't come back. In which case, maybe he does get to keep Alec. Think of it as a lease with an option to buy." "Mom and Dad won't be pleased if they find out." "That you freed a possible criminal by trading away your brother to a warlock who looks like a gay Sonic the Hedgehog and dresses like the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?" Simon inquired. "No, probably not.”

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 2007

A sibling trades a brother to a warlock, treating the exchange as a temporary lease, highlighting moral ambiguity and familial tension.

In simple terms: A brother is temporarily given to a warlock, raising ethical questions.

Key Takeaway

Weigh consequences before making risky deals.

Themes

family morality danger trust choice

Mood

conflicted anxious thoughtful

Type

literary dialogue ethical

When to use this quote

  • family negotiations
  • dangerous bargains
  • protective instincts
  • ethical decision‑making
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

lease ethical dilemma sacrifice warlock brotherhood

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the true costs of borrowing a loved one?
  • Can trust survive such a trade?
A Different Perspective

Short‑term gains may cause lasting harm.

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