Question

What does Ares mean when he says Percy doesn't have what it takes is it a fair criticism

Answer 1

I believe that would be the correct term [Definition: a common-law privilege to criticize and comment on matters of public interest without being liable for defamation provided that the comment is an honest expression of opinion and free of malice. But i could be wrong.... Good Luck

Answer 2

I think that Ares means that Percy does not have what it takes because he only knows water. Ares is the god of war and he seems to think that this is better, and that he is better then Percy. He looks at Percy and he sees a weakling because to him he has all the power, and Percy is nothing. Hope this helped. Also, I think it’s not a fair critism because he problaby just judged by looks.