Percy Jackson & the Olympians

Myths are known as stories that have been passed down throughout time. Each culture likely has their own mythologies that is specific to their own geographical and cultural identities. The purpose of myths were to give the people meaning to the life they saw around them. They were created to answer philosophical questions that no one exactly had the answer to, such as “where did the world come from?”. They served many different purposes, but for the ancient Greeks, it was their religion. They…

When you are reading, the author includes lessons for the reader to discover and understand along the way. Some authors share their personal experiences with us. They can be either good or bad. If they are good they encourage us to pursue these experiences through hidden messages in the book. If they are bad they encourage us to not pursue these experiences through certain events that are expressed through the plot of the story .Furthermore These messages allow the author to communicate with the…

What we enjoy as a child shapes who we become. For example, what we read as a kid might affect what we like to read today. Or for some people, it could be completely different. It is fascinating to see how your interests change throughout the years. By thinking back through the years about the types of books you have read, you can see what got you where you are today. When I was really young, my parents would always read to me; even when I couldn’t understand what was going on.…

Consider how this issue might contribute to a vision for the future of literary studies Because we live in a society that is constantly undergoing technological advancements, a society where you can store and read dozens of books electronically, make a video with just the touch of a button, have entire conversations just using emojis, our new fast pace way of living might make our traditional ways of entertainment and learning seem… obsolete or boring—especially when it comes to classic…

reacting to a course of action, and how the consequences builds up and strikes like a fatal avalanche. Remember reading Harry Potter as a child and realizing that no matter what happens, it always comes back to Harry? What about Percy Jackson and the Olympians and how Percy Jackson similarly also had a prophecy as well that states that he can either save Olympus, or destroy it? In a way, Antigone is the protagonist of this tale, and she’s the only one with enough nerve to counter the naysayers,…

23rd February, 2016 Autobiography of Atropos – Master of Death I am Atropos, “she who cannot be turned”. The savior and yet the plague of the humans. But, ah, I assume you don’t know me because all you mortals care about are those dimwit Olympian gods. Well that’s too bad because as soon as I say so, those gods are as doomed as Troy. One snip of my shears could be the death of you. Literally! I am death. My two sisters and I are all together death. We are the fates! We decide on the…

Greek mythology is the collection of myths that talk about the Greek's gods, heroes, their nature, and their culture. Ares is known as the God of War, but he is also known for influencing the modern day world and creating acts of destruction. Ares, the God of War, is the son of Zeus and Hera. Both of Ares's parent's hated him. He was the most hated son of Zeus. (Hamilton 31) In some legends Ares and his sister, Eris were born when Hera touched a flower. This shows one of the reasons that Zeus…

These books follow the different quests that Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, must triumph in to prevent the titan of time, Lord Kronos, from taking over the world and throwing it into utter chaos. All the books in this series (The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan’s Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian) were characterized as appropriate for those readers in the 9+ age groups. The two movies that sprouted…

Literature has become the expression of human's thought and emotion. The word literature is derived from Latin word Litteraturae which means “writings” (Abrams 177). According to Castle, literature is a written work which contain special form of language which are "more evocative and connotative than other forms of writing" (Castle 6). Thus, literature refers to the fictional and imaginative writings. Novel is one of literary works which contains interesting and imaginative sequence of actions…

Fiction Novels and Their Impact On My Life
 As a child, giant books scared me, so watching my older brother finish an 800 page harry potter book in less than a day blew my little 8 year old mind. Since that historical moment in time, I have grown an addiction to fiction books. Watching a writer’s imagination come to life through ink on paper was amazing, and I strove to capture the same images in my own mind. The brilliant fiction novels I read when I was younger, the environment my brother and…