Today I would like to dedicate a post to Percy Jackson. The cover for The House of Hades was released recently, and so I am in the mood for some demigod discussion. I just want to outline some of the defining aspects of Percy that make him such an amazing character. The first characteristic I want to talk about is his fatal flaw. While a lot of people have fatal flaws that are clearly a bad thing, Percy's flaw is that he simply cares too much. I suppose that some could argue that this is a definite weakness because it can expose him and make him vulnerable, but I think that it makes him stronger because his decisions are so morally grounded. Another reason that I love Percy so much is that he is pretty much accepting of everyone. Unless they have done something to harm his friends, he is willing to give them a chance to prove themselves. In The Mark of Athena, at one point Piper mentions that Percy is the first to notice her when she comes into the room and he gives her a smile. This alone just says a lot about his character because although he hasn't known Piper for very long, he still acknowledges her and wants to make sure she knows that she is welcome. I just love this aspect of Percy because he truly values all his friends. Another thing about him that I have admired since the first book is how much he respects and values his mother. He never gets in fights with her, and he would do anything to make her happy, and I think that that says a lot about the kind of person he is. Every time I read the part in Son of Neptune when he calls her and leaves a message I just tear up because you can tell that he loves her so much. The last aspect of Percy Jackson that I want to highlight is his lighthearted approach to everything. He is very positive, and although his personality grates on some characters at first, his bright and happy demeanor truly benefits all of them in the long run. It is for this reason that I love the original Percy Jackson and the Olympians series so much, because his narrative is witty and humorous, and just plain fun to read. Anyway, that is my ramble dedicated to Percy Jackson, hopefully you can agree that he is just an all around amazing character.
I agree! And I'm kind of surprised that you didn't talk about his relationship with Annabeth. I think the way he loves and respects her is also very impressive for a teenage boy. And on that note, I also appreciate that Percy is a realistic teenage boy without being rebellious or annoying. So many book characters seem way too mature for their age, but Percy is wonderfully believable.
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