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Cassandra Clare

City of Glass

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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Essay Topics

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Consider Hodge’s betrayal of Jace and the Lightwoods when he chose to help Valentine. Was Hodge justified in his actions? If so, explain why. If not, what about Hodge’s actions makes them unforgiveable? Is there a third option Hodge could have pursued to avoid both lying to those he cared about and allying with Valentine? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.

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Discuss the significance of lies as tools for protection in City of Glass. Was Clary’s mom wrong to hide the Shadowhunter world from Clary? Why or why not? Do parents have the right to keep secrets from their children in order to keep them safe? Could Clary’s mom have told Clary the truth and still kept her safe? How would this have changed the story?

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In Chapter 20, Clary uses her wish from Raziel to bring Jace back to life. Do you think this was a selfish thing for Clary to ask for? Do you understand why she asked for Jace? Why or why not? If it were you, what would you have asked the angel for? Why that thing, and how would it have positively influenced your life or the lives of others, if at all?

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