In the genre of classic tales, The Odyssey by Homer stands as a well-known adventure-filled story that follows the journey of Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the Trojan War. On the other hand, Rick Riordan's young-adult fantasy series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, introduces us to Percy Jackson, a demigod navigating the challenges of a modern world blended with ancient mythology. Both narratives draw upon the hero's journey, a narrative framework that charts the protagonist's growth and transformation through various stages. While each stage plays a crucial role in shaping the hero, the most pivotal stage is arguably the meeting of the mentor figure. This stage serves as the pillar in the hero’s journey, propelling the hero toward self-realization and …show more content…
However, it is in the moment when he meets with his mentor figure, Athena, that the climax of his journey becomes clear. At this point, the hero faces his inner demons, accepts his fate, and struggles with inner difficulties. In Odysseus’ time of trouble, Athena appears in front of Odysseus and tells him, “Son of Laertes and the gods of old, Odysseus, master of landways and seaways, dissemble to your son no longer now. The time has come: tell him how you together will bring doom on the suitors in the town” (Homer lines 1009-1013). Athena's advice and insight at this time helped Odysseus reach the last part of the journey with renewed strength and comprehension. This reunion symbolizes more than a familial bond; it signifies Odysseus' reconciliation with his identity, his past, and the responsibilities of leadership, guided by the wisdom and guidance of Athena. Likewise, in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson's journey is emphasized by a similar pivotal moment with his mentor,
throughout the film is Percy Jackson. The story follows his path as well as his determination in finding his mother. Willing to, literally, go to hell and back in order to secure her safety. The ways in which he approaches these problems is in a linear fashion, systematically, completing one task at a time in order to accomplish his goal. Having read the book as a child, I feel as though key, character developing movements were ignored, and that the move portrayal of Percy was bland. The movie itself