Leo X Calypso - Tumblr Posts
THANK YOU!!!!
The fact that Calypso initially resented Leo just based on his looks. Because he didn’t look as “heroic” as Percy or Odysseus. Or Jason.
The fact that Leo already believed that he was a mistake. That he was worthless compared to the others, because he wasn’t the stereotypical “Hero”
You see it so many times in the books- Leo doesn’t think he’s as important as Jason or Percy because they’re your archetypal “Big Heroes” and Leo’s just the Lowly Mechanic, the Seventh Wheel, the Comedy Sidekick.
Calypso only reinforces that.
The fact that, in the end, when it comes down to Leo or Jason, Leo decides to take the prophecy into his own hands and end his life because ultimately it’s better the Repair Boy dies than someone who actually matters.
Calypso made Leo feel worthless. And Leo’s lack of self-worth (which I believe is his Fatal Flaw) is ultimately what drives his decision to sacrifice himself and save Jason.
Ok so I’m not anti-caleo, but I also agree with the sentiment this post is saying. As someone with a history of low self esteem, depressive episodes, and feeling like the resident weirdo, having a relationship will NOT fix those problems. In fact if you jump headfirst into a relationship while you still have those problems, it will make the problems AND your relationship worse.
You gotta take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else.
