Chickens Quote by Rick Riordan
![“What the creeping crud is that?" [Percy] demanded. "You’re inside a giant glowing chicken-man!" "Hawk!" I yelled. I decided that if I survived this day I would have to make sure this guy never met Sadie. They’d probably take turns insulting me for the rest of eternity.” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b64/rick-riordan-27_chickens_what-the-creeping-crud-is-that-percy-dem_2011410.jpg)
“What the creeping crud is that?" [Percy] demanded. "You’re inside a giant glowing chicken-man!" "Hawk!" I yelled. I decided that if I survived this day I would have to make sure this guy never met Sadie. They’d probably take turns insulting me for the rest of eternity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Hero, Rick Riordan, 2006
A character confronts a bizarre, dangerous situation and vows to prevent future harm to a friend.
In simple terms: Facing a strange threat and protecting a friend.
Key Takeaway
Act to stop future danger.
Themes
danger
friendship
conflict
Mood
tense
determined
Type
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- adventure
- teamwork
- personal resolve
Key Concepts
heroism
protective instinct
unexpected threats
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you handle a surreal danger?
- What steps can protect friends?
A Different Perspective
The threat may be exaggerated, leading to overreaction.
![“My face felt like my normal face, as if that part of me hadn’t transformed into a bird. [Fine, Sadie. Call me the Carter-headed chicken. Happy?]” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3df/rick-riordan-27_bird_my-face-felt-like-my-normal-face-as-if-t_656389.jpg)
![“[Hazel] hissed in frustration. 'I hate eidolons. I thought Piper made them promise to stay away.' 'Oh...' Frank said, like he'd just had his own daily happy thought. 'Piper made them promise to stay off the ship and not possess any of us. But if they followed us, and used other bodies to attack…” quote by Rick Riordan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8da/rick-riordan-27_body_hazel-hissed-in-frustration-i-hate-eidol_24349.jpg)
