What is the relationship between the Greek gods and their children? Pick three demigods in this novel and describe how they are viewed by their divine parent.

Compare and contrast Annabeth’s dad with Percy’s mom. What challenges do each demigod’s mortal parent face in raising them? How does that affect their children?

Percy’s impulsiveness gets him into trouble with the manticore and with Thalia at the start of this novel. Does he grow over the course of The Titan’s Curse? Why or why not?