In the book Dateline:Troy by Paul Fleischman Helen is a horrible character because she started a war between Troy and the Greeks. Helen left her Greek husband Menelaus for Paris the prince of troy. Helen is a gold digger because Paris was a beautiful wealthy guy and the prince of troy. Menelaus was furious and got his brother and soldiers to fight against troy to get Helen back. Some thoughts on what the book seems to suggest she is thinking is she feels bad because she started a whole war with the trojans and greeks. Towards the end of the book Helen realizes she’s still in love with Menelaus. Helen started a war to realize who she really wanted, it shows that she only worries about herself. Helen is upset about the arranged marriage with