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Tzain is Zélie’s older brother and Mama and Baba’s son. He is a level-headed, cautious boy who is also strong and fiercely loyal. Tzain’s first priority at all times is protecting his family. As a result, he is often exasperated by Zélie, who will sometimes take unnecessary risks or let her anger get the better of her. But he is sensitive and caring, too, and is far more patient with Amari than Zélie is. Despite the ways that King Saran has hurt Tzain and his family, Tzain feels compassion for Amari and understands that her father’s crimes are not hers.
Tzain Quotes in Children of Blood and Bone
The Children of Blood and Bone quotes below are all either spoken by Tzain or refer to Tzain. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter Two
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He wants to believe that playing by the monarchy’s rules will keep us safe, but nothing can protect us when those rules are rooted in hate
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Chapter Five
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You must protect those who can’t defend themselves. Mama Agba’s words from this morning seep into my head.
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Chapter Fifty-One
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Zu’s tears make my own eyes prickle. Kwame’s face pinches with pain. I want to hate him for what he did to Tzain, but I can’t. I’m no better. If anything, I’m worse. If Inan hadn’t stopped me, I would’ve stabbed that masked divîner to death just to get answers.
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Tzain Quotes in Children of Blood and Bone
The Children of Blood and Bone quotes below are all either spoken by Tzain or refer to Tzain. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter Two
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He wants to believe that playing by the monarchy’s rules will keep us safe, but nothing can protect us when those rules are rooted in hate
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Chapter Five
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You must protect those who can’t defend themselves. Mama Agba’s words from this morning seep into my head.
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Chapter Fifty-One
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Zu’s tears make my own eyes prickle. Kwame’s face pinches with pain. I want to hate him for what he did to Tzain, but I can’t. I’m no better. If anything, I’m worse. If Inan hadn’t stopped me, I would’ve stabbed that masked divîner to death just to get answers.
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