By working on the code, readers would spend more time on The Eternity Code, ensuring that it remains in their memories longer. This was a clever move on the part of Colfer hiding secrets inside a novel that stimulates the imagination is a surefire way to make many enterprising readers attempt the puzzle, getting them further invested in the world of Artemis Fowl. In another edition, the hardcover, the information for the book's publication is encoded on the spine, allowing clever readers to decode the hidden message inside the book, which is a message from Artemis directly to the reader, asking them to help him recover his lost memories. On the cover of the first European edition of the book, Colfer includes a secret message: using the encryption of the C Cube, which is used in the plot of the novel, the code reads, 'Think fairy, think again,' which was the slogan for Artemis Fowl, the first installment in the eight-book series. What is the secret code Colfer embeds in the book, and how does it impact the book's overall effect?

This novel marks the evolution from Artemis from antihero to hero, and he functions much as an essentially good but flawed protagonist would for the rest of the series. He entrusts Mulch with a medallion holding all of his memories, which is a remarkable step in Artemis's character development. Although never explicitly stated, Artemis begins to develop closer relationships with his bodyguard, Butler, and a man named Mulch Diggums. Through the course of this novel, in which his mistakes almost cause a cruel man to become incredibly powerful, Artemis learns an important lesson about humility: it isn't just for the weak. He begins in the manner in which he ended The Arctic Incident: as a self-centered criminal. This novel, however, marks a distinct change in the trajectory of Artemis's character. From stealing priceless artifacts to provoking conflicts with law enforcement, Artemis has essentially been a villain until The Eternity Code. Through the course of the previous two novels, Artemis has acted pretty much entirely in his own self-interest he is a self-proclaimed criminal mastermind, and he lives up to his name. How does Artemis's character develop from the beginning of this novel to the end, especially in the broader context of the series?Īrtemis Fowl comes into this book as the epitome of a young antihero. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.

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