Title: "The Oracle"
Summary:
In this chapter, Percy and Annabeth visit the Oracle of Delphi, hoping to find clues about the stolen lightning bolt and Zeus's accusation. They encounter a large, seemingly unkempt woman surrounded by ravens and snakes. Annabeth describes the Oracle as a "giant mess of hair and silk scarves and jewelry and feathers".
The Oracle, in a frenzy of words, reveals a cryptic prophecy that further confuses Percy. It mentions "the son of Poseidon," "the hero of Olympus," "the quest that shall be the doom of us all," and "the final battle," leaving Percy and Annabeth more perplexed than before.
The Oracle also warns Percy about a "trap," but doesn't elaborate. Percy, however, assumes this trap refers to his own father, Poseidon.
Key Points:
* The Oracle's prophecy provides little clarity about the stolen lightning bolt but hints at Percy's importance and future dangers.
* The Oracle warns Percy about a "trap," leaving him with a sense of unease and uncertainty about his father's involvement.
* Percy's frustration with the Oracle's cryptic prophecies adds to the tension and mystery surrounding the quest.
Overall:
This chapter acts as a turning point, introducing the Oracle and her cryptic prophecies, and adding another layer of complexity to the narrative. The Oracle's cryptic words and the introduction of a "trap" foreshadow the challenges and dangers that await Percy and Annabeth in the coming chapters.