(Watching the chariot race…)
Tantalus: Oh, someone’s dead.
Dionysus: At least maimed.
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 2, with the title of ‘Demon Pigeons Attack’ (2×02). 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: 2
- Episode Name: Demon Pigeons Attack
- Production: Disney Branded Television, 20th Television (Disney+)
Why we collected this quote
We chose this because it highlights the callousness of the camp leadership. They treat the dangerous race like a spectator sport.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
During a crash in the chariot race, Tantalus and Mr. D watch with excitement rather than concern. They comment on whether the campers are dead or just “maimed,” acting like sports fans watching a violent game rather than protectors of children.
