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A Letter to Percy Jackson

 Dear Percy Jackson, 

I have no idea if thIs letter will even reach you, but still I want to express my utmost gratitude towards you. For me and many others, you have been a true inspiration. The boy who is famous for one major reason: always getting into trouble.


Being the son of the Sea God Poseidon, you notably have taken to his anger as well as his strength. Even though you had immense strength, your heart was still kind towards others. I recall your first quest with Annabeth and Grover, which was to return the Lightning Bolt of Zeus. A journey that forced you to face dangers you'd never imagined, but then also you faced all of your foes and emerged victorious.


One thing which made me admire you even more is your relationship with Annabeth. Whenever I think about you two, it just feels like there can't be a more perfect relationship than this. The way Annabeth takes care of you like you are a baby, and the way you annoy her with your little quirks, is very cute. The way you fought with Titan Atlas to save her, shows that you can fight the entire world to protect her (LITERALLY). Whenever I think about your powers, only one quest comes to my mind - Free the God of Death from the chains of Giant Alcyoneus.


Although stranded in an unfamiliar Roman Camp, you still had desire to help your new friends. The way you single-handedly fought the entire legion of Dead Romans was exhilarating. That was the moment everyone got to know the true power of Poseidon’s son. Titans, Giants, even primordial beings like Gaia and Tartarus were not strong enough to break your resolve.


You are the true embodiment of friendship. You were always there for the ones who believed in you. Going to the far ends of Alaska, to free the God of Death from an Immortal Giant or accidently falling into the pits of Tartarus, even if there was absolutely no chance of survival, you never gave up. Your undying courage helped save lots of lives including your own. Be it the Titan of the West, Iapetus or the Giant, Damsen, you drove them away from the path of wrong and made each of them a better being. 


Your story has impacted me in a great way. Whenever I think about how you are always there for your friends, helping them in any possible way, it makes me want to be a better friend. Even at such a short age, your courage surpasses the mountains, even at the moment of imminent defeat, you never give up. You try till the end to give your best. It makes me want go that extra mile. You are a true role model for those who want to make a change. You show everyone that limits are not our restrictions, they are the point from which we can truly grow. 

Yours faithfully, 

Someone who will always believe in you.


Jenish Koti 


P.S. : Be safe and don't get into trouble.



This letter was one of the noteworthy entries in the P.S. I Love Literature Letter Writing Competition of The Novel Room, our Book Discussion Club. Students wrote letters to characters, writers, poets, and books as part of a creative review and response activity, and these were read out in the session on April 29, 2021.

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