User blog comment:SayuriDarling/The House of Hades Official Discussion/@comment-24016646-20131025002519/@comment-5927468-20131026012143

Silena was more of a pawn than a traitor. Luke tricked her into helping him. He convinced her that no one would get hurt. I think it makes sense that, as a daughter of Aphrodite, she would want a less violent solution. Then when Silena got wise, he resorted to blackmail. It also makes sense that she would be afraid of losing the love of her friends. Luke simply knew how to control Silena. But ultimately she does redeem herself in my eyes with her sacrifice.