The Maze Runner Chapter 14 Quotes
The Maze Runner Chapter 14 Quotes
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With one last violent effort, Ben was finally able to twist his neck in the circle of leather so that his whole body turned to face the Gladers. Thomas couldn't believe he was still looking upon a human being—the madness in Ben's eyes, the phlegm flying from his mouth, the pale skin stretched taut across his veins and bones. He looked as alien as anything Thomas could imagine. […] Ben screamed then, without pause, a sound so piercing that Thomas covered his ears. It was a bestial, lunatic cry, surely ripping the boy's vocal cords to shreds. (14.21, 23)
This is the best physical description of pure terror, and we're pretty sure this is how people look when watching Paranormal Activity… or while waiting to get their final grades back.
Alby spoke in a loud, almost ceremonious voice, looking at no one and everyone at the same time. "Ben of the Builders, you've been sentenced to Banishment for the attempted murder of Thomas the Newbie. The Keepers have spoken, and their word ain't changing. And you ain't coming back. Ever." (14.6)
What if he found a way to survive like Thomas does? Would they let him back in? Also, some consideration should have been given to the fact that he was still pretty loopy from going through the Changing.
"Someone stop them! Help me! Please!" He glanced from boy to boy, begging with his eyes. […] "If we let shanks like you get away with that stuff," Alby said, "we never would've survived this long. Keepers, get ready." (14.13)
Sure, being consistent with your rules is really important when MacGuyvering a government together using a shoestring, some scotch tape, and a slide whistle, but couldn't exceptions ever be made?