City of Bones Chapter 9 Quotes
City of Bones Chapter 9 Quotes
How we cite the quotes:
(Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote 1
"We find it useful to inhabit hallowed ground." (9.11)
Useful is different than "critical," or "spiritually beneficial." Maybe the Shadowhunters aren't angels at all, but they think of religion as a convenient ally.
Quote 2
"There's no need to be sadistic just because he isn't one of you." (9.82)
Jace might be motivated more by jealousy than by prejudice, but sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between the two.
Quote 3
"It's only been recently that women have been Shadowhunters along with men. [...] [Isabelle's mom] was afraid that if she [taught Isabelle to cook], Isabelle would be relegated to the kitchen permanently." (9.108)
Who runs the Clave? Don Draper? The struggles within the Clave for women's rights seem to mirror mortal struggles.