From Percy Jackson to The Maze Runner, stories of betrayal cause serious blood boiling. Monster stirs the betrayal cauldron, too: Bolden betrays Bobo, Bobo points the finger at Steve, and even Steve gets as far from his so-called friends as he possibly can. And then there are Steve's journal entries, betraying his real feelings time and time again. Don't even get us started on Steve's betrayal of his father's trust. Steve doesn't fight any Minotaurs or man-eating Grievers, but the results of betrayal leave him with some serious emotional scars. Betrayal has a way of doing that to people.
Questions About Betrayal
- Who betrays whom in the novel?
- When is betrayal an acceptable alternative?
- Have you ever betrayed someone? Why did you do it?
- Who does Steve betray in the novel? Is this necessary?
Chew on This
The most powerful betrayal in the novel is Steve's betrayal of his father's trust.
Betraying friends is an acceptable and necessary part of survival in the criminal justice system.