How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"My fate is preordained," Enceladus said. "Giants cannot be killed by gods or heroes."
"Only by both," Jason said. The giant's smile faltered, and Jason saw in his eyes something like fear. (44.15-16)
This sounds less like fate than like ground rules. It's like saying, "my fate is preordained— I can only be struck out if I miss three pitches!" That is how fate works in The Lost Hero, though. Destiny almost seems like an instruction list—get the seven heroes in the boat by the solstice and paint them blue, and the kangaroo of truth will appear with a toothbrush of great power. Or something like that.
Quote #8
"And Jason—you are wiser than your sister. I chose my champion well."
"I'm not your champion, lady," Jason said. "I'm only helping you because you stole my memories and you're better than the alternative." (48.61-62)
Hera is saying that Jason's destiny is to be her champion, but Jason is quick to respond by saying he's only helping her because she blackmailed him. Do you think this is this fate or free will? We think it depends on how you look at it.
Quote #9
"You were given a destiny," Hera said. "You were given into my service."
Jason scowled. "Because you forced my mom to do that."(51.48-49)
Again, Hera says destiny while Jason says blackmail. They seem to agree, though, that Jason's mom made a decision that has impacted the rest of his life. Family is destiny—which, as Jason suggests, can be irritating.