Percy Jackson: I don’t think Luke wants to kill me.
Chiron: I don’t think he does, either. That’s what scares me. When Luke explained why he planned to take down Olympus, part of it made sense to you, didn’t it? Hmm? Luke knows that you’d be a powerful ally to his cause. And his master, Kronos, he can be very, very persuasive.
Percy Jackson: Yeah. But I’m very, very stubborn.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from a TV series ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’. The scene where this moment comes from is in Season 1 Episode 8, with the title of ‘The Prophecy Comes True’ (1×08). Percy Jackson is based on a book series of the same name written by Rick Riordan. The series Percy Jackson and the Olympians is produced by Disney Branded Television and 20th Television (Disney+)
- TV Series: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023)
- Season: 1
- Episode: 8
- Episode Name: The Prophecy Comes True
- Production: Disney Branded Television, 20th Television (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
We love this because it’s the ultimate summary of Percy’s character. He turns his biggest “flaw” into his greatest superpower.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Chiron warns Percy that Luke and Kronos are very persuasive. Percy agrees but points out that his stubbornness makes him immune to their manipulation. It’s a moment of self-awareness where Percy realizes that refusing to listen is actually what saves him.
Book vs TV Series
In the book, Poseidon notes Percy’s defining trait is that the “sea does not like to be restrained.” The show gives us this fantastic moment of self-awareness. Percy acknowledges his own “stubbornness” as his defining characteristic. He consciously accepts this flaw as a powerful defense mechanism, it’s the quality that allows him to defy fate and resist the corruption that consumed Luke.
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