Citra Terranova is a former scythe known as Scythe Anastasia. She was the apprentice of Scythe Faraday, along with Rowan Damisch and later the apprentice and junior scythe of the late Scythe Curie. She is the main female protagonist of the Arc of a Scythe series.
Does Rowan and Citra become a scythe?
This act of kindness causes Faraday to ask Rowan to train, along with Citra, to become a scythe. Rowan sees becoming a scythe as a way to infuse his life with purpose. Though he continues to question the righteousness of gleaning, he believes fully in Faraday’s ideas when the two are together.
Why does Citra become a scythe?
Citra knows he must have changed immensely in their time apart to be so cold. At the Winter Conclave, Citra is chosen as the new scythe. They give her a knife to glean Rowan, but she punches him in the face to start off. His blood hits her ring, granting him immunity for one year.
Does Citra want to be a scythe?
Citra is initially angry and distraught when Faraday asks her to be an apprentice, but she accepts the position in the hope that by becoming a scythe, she’ll be able to insure her brother Ben’s immunity.
Why did Citra choose Anastasia?
Though this is an odd choice given the precedent for scythes’ names to come from mortal age scientists or philosophers (like Scythe Curie’s choice of Marie Curie as her Patron Historic, for instance), Citra chooses her name as to symbolize the future for the Scythedom that she’d like to see.
What did Rowan do that disqualified him against Citra?
With 10 seconds left in the match, Rowan intentionally breaks Citra’s neck, disqualifying him and rendering Citra deadish. For killing Citra in such a brutal way, Goddard throws a party for Rowan where he runs into Tyger, his old friend, who is now a professional partier.
Do Citra and Rowan kiss in the toll?
This causes the relationship between Citra and Rowan to be strained and awkward. The two share a kiss but decide they do not love each other because it is safer that way.
How do you pronounce Citra in scythe?
Citra & Rowan- Scythe
Pronounced CHEET-rah (I was surprised too!), this name comes from the Indonesian word for “image,” which allows for so many interpretations.
Who is scythe rand in the first book?
A member of the new order, Scythe Rand is ruthless and cold, though at heart, almost soft. She is described by the author Neal Shusterman as a sociopath, but she still has feelings for Tyger.
Why did scythe Curie take on Citra as her apprentice?
Citra asks why Curie took her on, since it’s clear Curie doesn’t like her. Curie says she has her reasons and leaves. While Citra has a point, Curie’s insistence that her presence is the only thing preserving the house resituates scythes as the keepers of Age of Mortality arts and culture.
Will there be a scythe movie?
Scythe is an upcoming movie adaptation of the novel, Scythe by Neal Shusterman. It is currently in development with Universal, and Amblin Entertainment.
What does Scythe Goddard think scythes are?
It was widely accepted that scythes adhered to the highest moral and ethical standards. They were wise in their dealings and fair in their choices. Even the ones who sought celebrity were seen to deserve it.
Who was Citra’s brother?
Ben Terranova
Ben Terranova is Citra Terranova’s brother, the youngest and only sibling in the Terranova family.
Why is Esme so important in scythe?
Biography. She is introduced when Scythe Goddard and his accomplice junior scythes chose to glean a mall in Fulcrum City where Esme went to for her favorite pizza. She is used to make Xenocrates do whatever Honorable Scythe Goddard wants.
Who was the fat scythe?
Scythe Xenocrates
Physical description. Scythe Xenocrates is a very large man, his robe is described to look like a tent. He made the choice not to tweak his nanites to eliminate some of the weight, because his size made him look like an imposing figure. Citra described him as “the fat guy.”
Who is scythe Faraday named after?
Early scytheship. Born Gerald Van Der Gans, he chose the name Scythe Faraday when he was ordained. Faraday was twenty two when he was the mentor of a seventeen year old Scythe Curie.
Who is Gerald Van der Gans?
Scythe Faraday, born Gerald Van Der Gans, is an older scythe who, after gleaning Citra’s neighbor and a student at Rowan’s school, decides to take both teens on as his apprentices. Though Citra and Rowan detest Faraday at first, they soon discover that he’s extremely fair, logical, and compassionate.
What was the girl’s name that Citra pushed into the speeding truck?
Rhonda
Citra admits to pushing Rhonda and Rhonda smiles, feeling victorious for finally having proof that someone pushed her. Citra apologizes and says that to make amends, Rhonda can push her in front of a truck now.
