Question

Which aspect of the contemporary novel The Lightning Thief best illustrates the impact of mythic literature on modern literature?

A young man attempts to prevent a world war from occurring.
A young man is studying Latin in middle school.
A young man tries to save his mother’s life.
A young man discovers that his father is actually a god.

Answer 1

Answer: D. A young man discovers that his father is actually a god.

Answer 2

A young man discovers that his father is actually a god.

This scenario is possible in mythic literature because in both Greek and Roman mythology the gods were known to have affairs with humans. In the story, Percy Jackson finds out that his mom and Zeus were in love at one point and they had a child, him. The novel is also impacted by mythic literature in may other ways, including Percy's adventure into Hades, the character, Grover, and various other elements.