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62 pages 2 hours read

Rick Riordan

The Last Olympian

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

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Essay Topics

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The Last Olympian contains many characters from Greek mythology. Research one to two characters and analyze how Riordan’s depiction of them compare to the original myths. 

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Riordan draws upon the trope of the hero’s journey. Analyze the ways in which Percy’s journey both adheres and challenges this concept. 

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Magical creatures figure heavily in The Last Olympian. Pick two to three of these creatures and analyze their role in moving the battle efforts forward.

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