comment on theme

The theme of Friendship is consistent throughout the entire novel, even though the demigods on the quest are most often split into two teams. Each of the demigods who take part in this book have equal revelations about the true breadth and depth of friendship. Some of the early examples occur when Piper and Annabeth go into the caverns under Sparta and Piper helps Annabeth to allow herself to experience emotions without analyzing them. Annabeth learns that friends can help you to become your best self, even when you aren't aware that you need the help. Later, when Nico goes 'DARK' after Bryce attacks them, it is evident that both he and Reyna learn that a true friendship takes into consideration, and extends compassion, when the other person is less than amazing. In fact, the sharing of one's deepest anxieties and fears, suffering and sadness, can make a friendship stronger because of the acceptance that comes with full disclosure.