The Last Olympian

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2009

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Chapters 5-8

Chapters 9-12

Chapters 13-16

Chapters 17-20

Chapters 21-24

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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.

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

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.