Welcome to the very first Character Competition! Today's contestants are skinny, dark-haired teenagers with special powers. How does newcomer Percy Jackson stack up to the internationally-renowned Harry Potter? They are more alike than you'd think.
| Harry Potter | Percy Jackson | |
| Dead: witch & wizard | Parents | Both living: moral woman & Posiedon |
| Voldemort & Death Eaters | Foes | Greek Gods, Kronos & the Titans, Polybotes |
| Hogwarts | Educational Center | Camp Half-Blood |
| Hermione | Clever female friend | Annabeth |
| Ron | Funny, bumbling male friend | Grover |
| Ginny | Love interest | Annabeth |
| Master of Death | Major magical strengths | Controls water, speaks Horse,clairvoyant |
Vote for your favorite in the comments!
Though I love both books equally (albeit for different reasons), the true difference between the heroes is where they derive their courage/motivation/plotlines. With Harry, the plot is largely driven through those around him, and he would be entirely lost without Hermione, Ron, and the various mentors he acquires throughout the series. He rarely invites mystery, save with the Malfoy red herrings, and tends to stumble into progress more often than he pursues it. Percy is much more proactive and independent. He spends more time thinking things through, coming up with plans, and generally being more involved in his fate. His is a journey of self-discovery; Harry's is a single-track destination toward a final confrontation with evil incarnate.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about it that way, Mia. I think Harry is a little more involved than you indicate, but he's really not much of a planner or strategist (the Horcrux hunt shows this pretty glaringly).
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