Awkwardness Quote by Cassandra Clare
“What do you think it would have been like if Valentine had brought you up along with me? Would you have loved me?" Clary was very glad she had put her cup down, because if she hadn't, she would have dropped it. Sebastian was looking at her not with any shyness or the sort of natural awkwardness that might be attendant on such a bizarre question, but as if she were a curious, foreign life-form. "Well," she said. "You're my brother. I would have loved you. I would have...had to.”
About This Quote
Source Book: City of Bones, The Mortal Instruments series, 2007
The speaker imagines how a different upbringing would have changed their bond, highlighting the tension between destiny and choice in family love.
In simple terms: Imagining a different past shows how love might change.
Key Takeaway
Consider how upbringing shapes relationships.
Themes
family
choice
identity
love
destiny
Mood
reflective
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
dialogue
character‑driven
When to use this quote
- family discussion
- character development
- fan analysis
- role‑play
- psychological introspection
Key Concepts
Narrative
empathy
hypothetical scenario
Questions to Reflect On
- How does imagined upbringing affect real feelings?
- Can love be chosen despite destiny?
A Different Perspective
The imagined scenario may oversimplify complex emotional histories.
