(Tyson talked about his past, growing up on the street…)
Percy: Monsters come after you a lot out there?
Tyson: Sleep’s good. It means you’re safe. And I think we’ll get good sleep here.
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 collected this because it’s a heartbreaking glimpse into Tyson’s life. It contrasts his innocence with the harsh reality of growing up as a monster on the streets.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Percy and Tyson are locked in their cabin. While Percy sees it as a prison, Tyson sees it as a sanctuary. He explains that on the streets, sleep was dangerous because monsters would attack. To him, just being safe enough to sleep is a luxury.
Book vs TV Series
The book implies Tyson had a tough, insecure life on the streets. This added dialogue is incredibly poignant, though. It explicitly draws the contrast between his traumatic past (when sleeping meant danger) and his current, safe sanctuary at camp. We think this line beautifully conveys the depth of his insecurity and makes his sweet nature even more tragic.
