In The Sea of Monsters, Percy gains new and more powerful abilities with water and ships. Do you think this is a result of him getting stronger or Poseidon gifting the abilities? Does the prophesy related to the saving or destruction of the gods have anything to do with Percy’s demigod development? Why or why not? Support your position with evidence from the text.

The Sea of Monsters offers two opposing views of the gods and of modern-day western civilization. Luke wants to destroy the gods and their world to build something better, whereas Percy believes in the world the way it is. Who do you agree with, and what arguments from the text convince you that side is right? Do you believe both sides have merit? If so, what elements of each side do you agree and disagree with? Why? What elements of the godly/western world would you rebuild, if any?

In Chapter 11, Clarisse explains Ares was able to provide her with a ship because the vessel was a warship that sank. Compare and contrast the confederate ship with the Princess Andromeda that Poseidon provided Percy and his friends. What do the differences say about each god and their relationship with their children?