Nevertheless, as an alternative of preserving these two strains a secret till the top of the search as Percy does in The Lightning Thief, this model of Percy tells Grover and Annabeth the reality of the prophecy pretty early into their journey after they defeat Medusa (Jessica Parker Kennedy) and Alecto (Megan Mullaly) in episode 3. This episode checks the trio’s bond and the way a lot the belief one another as Alecto and Medusa supply Annabeth and Percy offers that tempt them to betray one another for what they actually need.
After defeating the monsters that tempted them, Annabeth and Percy confront one another about their respective offers, which prompts Grover to lastly voice his personal considerations about the way to transfer ahead. It’s in that second that Percy reveals why he’s been so on edge – not solely does he have to fret about considered one of them doubtlessly betraying him, he additionally has to deal with the truth that he could have to decide on between saving his mother from the Underworld and saving the world from Zeus’ wrath.
For the reason that e-book is advised by way of Percy’s perspective, we’re aware about his innermost ideas because the reader and don’t essentially want an additional scene that tells us how Percy has been feeling since he acquired the prophecy. We all know that these two strains of the prophecy are always at the back of his thoughts as he and the trio push ahead. Within the present, nevertheless, this scene offers us vital perception into his character and the way he feels about his companions and the journey forward.
In an interview with Den of Geek, Aryan Simhadri shared why that emotional scene in Medusa’s basement was an vital step in bringing the trio nearer collectively. “It’s positively a tense second,” Simhadri explains, “Percy and Annabeth are nonetheless getting over their variations, in the event that they’ve gotten over any in any respect by that time. They’re very cautious of one another [in that moment].”
Percy chooses Annabeth for the search as a result of he is aware of that she’s going to do no matter it takes to succeed, even when which means pushing him down a flight of stairs, as he factors out to Chiron in the course of the choice ceremony. Annabeth agrees to the search as a result of she feels she is owed the chance after every little thing she’s been by way of and finished for the camp, and since she desperately desires an opportunity to impress her mom, Athena.
Grover has been making an attempt his finest to maintain the search shifting ahead, however realizes on this second that one thing has to vary in the event that they’re going to outlive the search and cease the upcoming warfare of the gods. “That is gonna sound a bit blunt, however they’re mainly utilizing one another,” Simhadri continues, “And I believe that belief that Percy reveals [in] his willingness to confide, and Annabeth’s as nicely, it simply brings everybody nearer collectively. And it makes them extra like associates versus acquaintances.”
