Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief, written by Rick Riordan, introduces readers to a world where Greek mythology interweaves with modern-day society. The book tells the adventurous journey of Percy Jackson, a demigod son of Poseidon, and throughout the book lie significant themes of spirituality and morality. Firstly, when talking about spirituality, the book is solely focused on Greek mythology, introducing readers to gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures. As a result, the encounters that Percy has with these divine beings invite readers to ponder their beliefs about higher powers and their destiny. Moreover, Percy's quest to discover his identity and purpose symbolizes the spiritual quest for identity and spiritual strength. Although there …show more content…
For instance, responsibility for the ad. Percy, the protagonist, learns to take responsibility for his actions and decisions, and is tasked with embarking on a quest. Secondly, the book also emphasizes the value of friendship, through Percy’s comradery with Annabeth and Grover and how they support him throughout the book. Finally, courage is also another aspect of morality that the book portrays. Percy has to step out of his comfort zone multiple times throughout the book, from Capture the Flag at Camp Half-blood to many trials on his quest. To this end, The Lightning Thief can help readers develop important moral values. Like most books, in Percy Jackson, there are many “goods” and “bads.” The book illustrates the importance of friendship, but in the end, Percy is deceived and betrayed by one of his closest friends, Luke. Additionally, some of the spiritual beings' motives are questionable, but those are the ones that are the antagonists. Most importantly however, there are many key lessons that readers can learn from this book including, as mentioned before, the importance of friendship, the willingness to have courage and take responsibility, the value of family, and identity just to name a