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How does Percy evolve in the novel The Lightning Thief? Please answer in a two-point response.

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When we first meet Percy Jackson at the beginning of The Lightning Thief, his life is far from easy. He grapples with dyslexia and ADHD, attends a school where he feels out of place, and deals with his beloved mother's disrespectful husband, Gabe. As we know, everything changes when he finds out who he truly is: the son of the Greek god Poseidon.
Percy evolves in several ways. First, he gains a new appreciation for what he had always considered his disabilities. It turns out his dyslexia allows his mind to decipher mysterious Ancient Greek phrases and lettering, and his ADHD means he is always moving, essential for battle. He was once ashamed of his differences, but he becomes confident in himself and proud of who he is.
Percy also learns what it truly means to be a hero. He started the story as a shy, awkward boy, essentially going it alone. When he learns about who he truly is, he must also learn how to defend himself against the monsters of the gods' world, and he learns what it means to have true friends. He not only becomes more confident in himself, fully accepting and embracing his true heritage, he understands that the love and support of friends (like Annabeth and Grover) play a huge part in success.

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