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Charlotte-branwell Quote by Cassandra Clare

“You're the shape-changer aren't you?" he said. "Magnus Bane told me about you. No mark on you at all, they say." Tessa swallowed and looked him straight in the eye. They were discordantly human eyes, ordinary in his extraordinary face. "No. No mark." He grinned around his fork. "I do suppose…” quote by Cassandra Clare
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““You're the shape-changer aren't you?" he said. "Magnus Bane told me about you. No mark on you at all, they say." Tessa swallowed and looked him straight in the eye. They were discordantly human eyes, ordinary in his extraordinary face. "No. No mark." He grinned around his fork. "I do suppose they've looked everywhere?" "I'm sure Will's tryed," said Jessamine in a bored tone. Tessa's silverware clattered to the plate. Jessamine, who had been mashing her peas to the side of the plate with her knife, looked out when Charlotte let out an aghast, "Jessamine!””

Cassandra Clare

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Mortal Instruments series, The Shadowhunter's Codex, 2010

A character asks about a magical mark, revealing suspicion and intrigue about hidden powers.

In simple terms: Someone questions a hidden magical mark, showing curiosity and tension.

Key Takeaway

Consider what hidden traits people might suspect in you.

Themes

mystery identity magic trust

Mood

curious tense intrigued

Type

dialogue narrative character

When to use this quote

  • fantasy novel dialogue
  • character interaction
  • reveal of secret abilities

Key Concepts

supernatural abilities secrecy social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the mark symbolize?
  • How do we judge others by visible signs?
A Different Perspective

The mark may be metaphorical, not literal, limiting its relevance.

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