How did clarence cleverly save george's life in its a wonderful?

Answer 1

Because Clarence jumped in the water before George could and this saved him.

Answer 2

George saved Clarence the angel's life. Clarence saw that George was going to jump from a bridge and kill himself. Therefore, Clarence jumped into the icy river, knowing that George would jump in to save him rather than commit suicide.

Answer 3

Clarence sees that George is about to jump off the bridge and kill himself. So Clarence jumps into the icy river, knowing that George will jump in to save him.

Answer 4

Clarence saved George Baileys life by jumping into the icy river after George and pretending he was drowning. George felt obligated to save Clarence's life, and in doing so saved his own.