Percy Jackson Hero Essay
We Need a Hero: Percy Jackson
Pierce Folk
Mrs. Skinner 5th Period
Many people would like to be able to have the power to control water with your mind. This was put to the test by New York Times #1 Best-Selling author Rick Riordan, who created the character Percy Jackson. Percy Jackson is evolved in Riordan’s award winning series “The Olympian” and “The Heroes of Olympus”. Jackson is the son of the Greek god Poseidon and a mortal, making him a demigod (half human, half God). Throughout his fictional life Jackson has experienced many ups and downs to become an idolized romantic hero. A major example that makes Jackson a romantic hero is his major duty as a demigod, to help Gods on a quest. One of his most unforgettable quests is going …show more content…
Jackson thankfully was aided on his quest by his good friend Grover and his friend/lover Annabeth. Also by his side was his magical sword riptide and the well-minded Greek gods. Although some people may say Jackson can’t be a romantic hero if he had multiple people by his side, they must know that Jackson intended going on this quest alone, but was followed and forced to let his friends come along. (Riordan, 2005, pp. 146-150) So, by throwing that logic in as a reason to not believe Jackson does not qualify as a romantic hero is wrong. With these cases Jackson is becoming closer and closer to being fully known as a romantic …show more content…
Jackson did this by finding and returning Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt. As well as saving his mother from the Greek god Hades. Individuals may say, what about Jackson gaining wisdom from all his quest. Well if they may ask, through all his battles and quest that Jackson experienced he was able to learn how to use his powers more effectively for his better good. He also learned who he can trust in times of needs. For instance, Jackson can ask his dad for help through his mind, and would be given advice. Proving another quality of a romantic hero Jackson
Pierce Folk
Mrs. Skinner 5th Period
Many people would like to be able to have the power to control water with your mind. This was put to the test by New York Times #1 Best-Selling author Rick Riordan, who created the character Percy Jackson. Percy Jackson is evolved in Riordan’s award winning series “The Olympian” and “The Heroes of Olympus”. Jackson is the son of the Greek god Poseidon and a mortal, making him a demigod (half human, half God). Throughout his fictional life Jackson has experienced many ups and downs to become an idolized romantic hero. A major example that makes Jackson a romantic hero is his major duty as a demigod, to help Gods on a quest. One of his most unforgettable quests is going …show more content…
Jackson thankfully was aided on his quest by his good friend Grover and his friend/lover Annabeth. Also by his side was his magical sword riptide and the well-minded Greek gods. Although some people may say Jackson can’t be a romantic hero if he had multiple people by his side, they must know that Jackson intended going on this quest alone, but was followed and forced to let his friends come along. (Riordan, 2005, pp. 146-150) So, by throwing that logic in as a reason to not believe Jackson does not qualify as a romantic hero is wrong. With these cases Jackson is becoming closer and closer to being fully known as a romantic …show more content…
Jackson did this by finding and returning Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt. As well as saving his mother from the Greek god Hades. Individuals may say, what about Jackson gaining wisdom from all his quest. Well if they may ask, through all his battles and quest that Jackson experienced he was able to learn how to use his powers more effectively for his better good. He also learned who he can trust in times of needs. For instance, Jackson can ask his dad for help through his mind, and would be given advice. Proving another quality of a romantic hero Jackson