Wow. What an appropriate time to be reading these things. This case between the Leader and Orestes is so much like a battle over the truth in someone's death in assassins. The furies are all worked up and spur on the Leader, who longs to kill Orestes for betrayal of his mother. Of course, Orestes had the motives. He also had the perfect plan. Coronel Mustard with the candlestick in the kitchen. It was a perfect set-up.
It seems like everyone has an opinion. Everyone has a side to the story. I think that Athena was incredibly aware of this when she told the Leader that she needed to hear both sides of the story. I think she is also to be respected for giving up the power to make the decision. She makes a wise decision when she calls a jury together, not wanting to have a biased result. She takes an "innocent until proven guilty" approach, which works in Orestes' favor. Although I am mostly confused/disappointed by the gods, in this instance I think that Athena handled things well. However, it's most likely because there aren't a dozen other gods interfering ;P
P.S. I commented on Brittany's
Good point about the gos interfering with each other. When they just leave each other alone things tend to work out much better. Love the title!
ReplyDeleteI can't help but include the Percy Jackson gods' personalities, when I read. I see Apollo as the pretty boy and can't help but roll my eyes, when he speaks. Honestly, I cannot take him seriously. I find him hilarious and quite witty, but a trial? Apollo? I don't think so. There are some points in which I just cringe at what Apollo says. It's like smarting off to a cop that just pulled you over.
ReplyDeleteBut, when I see Athena, I can't help but say, "Wow." She nailed it, when she made the decision to hold a trial. I mean, of course you can say she's the goddess of wisdom all day long, but until you see her in action, it's just not the same.
I like how you just compared ancient literature to a game (: haha. made me smile.
ReplyDeleteFurthermore, I feel like you really like Athena (:
And I agree, it does make sense that Athena would chose the best course of action since she is the goddess of wisdom...right?
I really like your comparison. :) haha
ReplyDeleteI do like not having so many gods interfering. It's easier to follow and more "realistic" if that's possible. haha