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About This Passage
This passage marks Percy's transformation from frightened boy to fighter. The author echoes the Mrs. Dodds scene from Chapter 1 — the same rush of power — connecting the two moments and showing that Percy's strength comes from the same place each time: someone he cares about is in danger.
Find the passage near the end of Chapter 4 where Percy has just watched his mother disappear. Look for where Percy says his anger replaced his fear, and he felt 'newfound strength' burning in his limb...
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Narration Prompt
Tell someone what happened in this chapter in order. When you get to the most important part, slow down and tell it carefully — what happened, why it mattered, and what you think about it.
Discussion Questions
- When the Minotaur grabs Sally and she dissolves into golden light, Percy does not run away. Instead, he gets angry and fights. Was Percy brave, or was he too angry to feel scared? What in the story makes you think so?
- Sally tells Percy to run to the pine tree and not look back. Percy refuses to leave without her. Was Percy right to disobey his mother? What in the story makes you think so?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
Moving slowly and heavily, like a big, clumsy creature
Item 2
Shouted or roared in a deep, loud voice
Item 3
Walked unsteadily, almost falling with each step
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