Percy Jackson: You knew Clarisse didn’t steal the bolt. You did. You worked with Ares to plant it on me, so when the shoes you gave me pulled me down into Tartarus, the bolt would be delivered right to Kronos.
Luke Castellan: I didn’t think you’d give ’em to Grover to wear. I am your friend. Percy, none of this was meant to betray you. The gods are my enemy. You… I’m here to recruit.
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 included this because it’s the shocking reveal of the true villain. Luke explains that he doesn’t hate Percy; he hates the system.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Percy confronts Luke, realizing he was the thief all along. Luke tries to explain that his betrayal isn’t personal against Percy, it’s a rebellion against the negligent gods. He wants Percy to join his side, framing his evil actions as a righteous revolution.
Book vs TV Series
This quote perfectly summarizes Luke’s entire motivation for betrayal, which is laid out in depth in the sequel book, The Sea of Monsters. The show uses this line to frame Luke’s actions not as pure evil, but as a justified act of war against abusive parents. It encapsulates his goal to destroy Olympus and makes his attempt to bring Percy onto his side a powerful call to action, aligning his bitterness with a political rebellion.
