In Chapter 37, Magnus and Alex argue about healing Alex’s cut. What does this argument show about how each character views relationships? Was Alex right in pushing Magnus away, or was Magnus right to insist on healing Alex’s injury? Explain your reasoning.

In literature, the “Found Family” trope involves a group of characters who, though biologically unrelated, form family-like bonds based on their shared experiences—especially experiences of overcoming hardship together. Explore this trope in The Hammer of Thor by comparing the friends’ “found family” with their biological families. How are they similar, and how are they different?

Consider the role of authority in this story, whether that authority is parents, deities, law enforcement, or something else. Does Riordan imply that authority is the same as power, or are they different? Use examples from the text to illustrate your points.