Clash of the Titans (2010)

Scene 3

(On Perseus’ way to Medusa, Zeus shows up.)

Perseus (P): Who are you?

Z: Well, you can call me “Father” if you wish.

P: My father’s dead. He was killed by a god.

Z: An unfortunate casualty in a war men brought on themselves.

P: Men didn’t murder my family. Your brother did.

Z: You heard the witches’ prophecy. You will not defeat the Kraken, much less (5) Hades. If you continue this journey, you will die, and Argos will still fall.

P: If you’re so sure, why are you here?

Z: To offer you sanctuary. Your blood is mine, Perseus, and that makes you a god. It’s time you came to Olympus and started living like one.

P: Rather die in the mud with those men than live forever as a god.

Z: You foolish boy. Man’s entire existence is a gift of my grace.

P: For someone who created man … you don’t know much about us. We live, we fight and we die for each other, not for you. Tell Hades I’ll see him soon.

Z: I will not make this offer again. 

P: Good. Because I’d hate to refuse you twice.

Vocabulary

1. fed: the meaning here is closer to nourish or prolong

2. in time: eventually

3. defiance: bold resistance to an opposing force or authority

4. loose upon: to punish

5. much less: let alone

(By Wang Yu)