Percy's internal conflicts concern his low self-esteem and difficult relationship with his father. Annabeth's internal conflicts concern her struggle to meet her own expectations and earn Athena's respect. Grover's internal conflicts concern overcoming his past and reaching his potential by earning a searcher's license. Percy and Annabeth's external conflicts concern fighting monsters and battling gods throughout the quest. Grover's external conflict concerns protecting Percy from mythological creatures and threatening gods.