Nancy Bobofit is a character in Rick Riordan’s novel, The Lightning Thief. She is a student at Yancy Academy and is depicted as a typical school bully. Nancy is particularly known for her mean behavior towards Percy Jackson, the book’s protagonist, often picking on him and making fun of him.
Throughout the story, Nancy is characterized by her brashness and lack of empathy, often instigating trouble for Percy and his friends. Her portrayal highlights themes of bullying and social dynamics within schools. Despite her role as an antagonist in the school setting, Nancy’s character helps to establish Percy’s struggles before he embarks on his larger adventure, emphasizing the difficulties he faces in both his mundane life and the larger quest that follows.