(Tantalus orders to put Percy in cabin confinement…)
Percy: Mr. D, are you okay with this?
Dionysus: I also found your tone a little harsh.
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 2 Episode 1, with the title of ‘I Play Dodgeball with Cannibals’ (2×01). 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
- Season: 2
- Episode: 1
- Episode Name: I Play Dodgeball with Cannibals
- Production: Disney Branded Television, 20th Television (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
We love this because it shows the petty bureaucracy of the gods. Mr. D cares more about Percy’s “tone” than the safety of the camp.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Tantalus punishes Percy for trying to tell them what needs to be done, warning them about the camp being in danger and that they need to do something about it. When Percy appeals to Mr. D, the god sides with Tantalus simply because he didn’t like Percy’s attitude. It proves that the adults in charge are more interested in their egos than safety or justice.
Book vs TV Series
In the book, Mr. D simply dismisses Percy’s complaints about Tantalus’s unfair leadership. The show invents this line to highlight Mr. D’s hilarious and petty bureaucracy. It shows the god cares far more about being addressed respectfully than about the actual security of the camp! It’s a perfect addition to show how the gods prioritize their own ego over their children’s safety.
