Mother's Disappointment, Daughter's Defiance
from Wonder Woman
Written by Allan Heinberg, Zack Snyder, Jason Fuchs
Queen Hippolyte reprimands her daughter Diana for her reckless behavior and disobedience during a trial of combat. Diana argues that she is ready to face the world of men, but her mother insists she lacks the wisdom to handle the ancient dangers that once destroyed Atlantis.
HIPPOLYTE: I’m disappointed in you.
DIANA: I am sick of being treated like a child.
HIPPOLYTE: You are twenty-years old -
DIANA: I’m as strong as anyone else, as I proved today!
HIPPOLYTE: You don’t understand what we’re dealing with. Galina was sent to ensure that Pandora’s Box was safe. When last Man had it, Atlantis was destroyed -
DIANA: Oh, Great Hera.
HIPPOLYTE: Don’t blaspheme.
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