(Sally is talking to Percy when Tyson walks in…)
Sally: Tyson, what do I always say?
Tyson: Oh, um…
Sally: Okay, I’ll start. Being a real hero…
Tyson (in Sally’s voice): …means standing up for others.
Sally (to Percy): Listen to your mother.
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 included this because it is a sweet, foundational lesson. It shows where Percy gets his strong moral compass, directly from his mother.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Sally is teaching Percy (and Tyson) what true heroism is. It’s not about fighting monsters or having powers, it’s about protecting those who can’t protect themselves. It defines Percy’s character perfectly.
