City of Bones Chapter 8 Quotes

City of Bones Chapter 8 Quotes

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Quote 1

[Clary's] favorite was a statuette of the Indian goddess of destruction, Kali, brandishing a sword and a severed head as she danced with head thrown back and her eyes slitted closed. (8.119)

Yeah, these gods and goddesses don't mess around. Smiting with lightning? Pssh. They get their hands dirty—with blood. And these are definitely gods who like to come down to earth and meddle in human affairs.

Quote 2

"Jealous, Graymark? Perhaps you no longer feel about her the way you used to." (8.164)

We're not sure if Luke grew out of the jealousy of his youth or not, and we never really find out because he kind of bottles that stuff up. What can we say? Luke's not a sharer.

Jace Wayland

Quote 3

"My oath to the Covenant binds me," [Jace] said. "No such oath binds you." (8.60)

Here, Jace is telling Clary that she can tell Simon all about the Clave, etc., because she isn't forbidden to do so. We have a feeling that Jace wouldn't tell Simon anything even if he had a gun pointed at his head. There are some rules you just don't break.