Clockwork Angel

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Chapter 4

Chapters 5-8

Chapters 9-12

Chapters 13-16

Chapter 17-Epilogue

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

Clockwork Angel takes place in 19th-century London. Identify three setting elements within the novel and explain how they contribute to the novel’s themes. Why is this setting effective for the larger thematic purposes of the novel?

Sophie tells Tessa to love those who are worthy, and Jem tells Tessa not to waste her love. Do you agree with Sophie and Jem? How does the author support Sophie and Jem’s opinions in the novel? How does the author challenge their perspective?

How does the author use Jem’s relationship to the demonic poison to comment on modern-day pain management treatment?