City of Bones Chapter 10 Quotes
How we cite the quotes:
(Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote 1
Clary didn't see how killing one person could make right the death of another, but she sensed there was no point saying that. (10.254)
Maybe Clary can be an anti-death penalty advocate when she grows up, but for now, she sure doesn't seem willing to speak her mind.
Quote 2
"A Shadowhunter who kills another of his brothers is worse than a demon and should be put down like one." (10.264)
"Put down" like an unwanted animal. Look, we get that there's a lot of anger flying around in this book, but the moral code of the Shadowhunters seems a bit too old school. Where's the wiggle room? Are there no gray areas?
Quote 3
[Jace's] hands were cool on [Clary's], and she was aware of them in a way she had not been of Simon's. (10.121)
Jace's hands may be cool, but their relationship is heating up fast.
Quote 4
"I thought the Clave was pledged to protect people." (10.83)
Sure, that pledge sounds a lot like a law, designed to get the Shadowhunters to do their duty. But things get grayer when you consider the fact that who falls into the category of "people" is debatable.
Quote 5
"Only people with no purpose are unhappy. I've got a purpose." (10.260)
We wonder if Jace is trying to convince himself that he's happy here. After all, his purpose is little more than a supernatural assassin, which sounds like it might be more than stressful and less than fulfilling.
Quote 6
Even in death, the Clave serves the cause. (10.317)
Boy, talk about commitment. We hope they at least offer good health benefits. And a little life insurance to kick over to the loved ones.