The Shadow of a Mentor: Unpacking Luke Castellan in *The Lightning Thief*
A Guiding Hand at Camp Half-Blood The revelation of Luke Castellan’s betrayal stings throughout the *Percy Jackson* series. Even readers who discover the books later, knowing the fate that awaits, feel the gut punch in *The Lightning Thief*. Before the venomous pit scorpion and the chilling confession, Luke embodied kindness and capability for Percy. This…
