The Maze Runner Chapter 2 Quotes
How we cite the quotes:
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Quote 1
Confusion, Curiosity. Panic. Fear. But laced through it all was the dark feeling of utter hopelessness, like the world had ended for him, had been wiped from his memory and replaced with something awful. (2.12)
Ding, ding, ding! That's exactly what happened. Someone has toyed with his memory for funsies. Yikes. Other than puppetry, is there any other kind of manipulation that doesn't involve messing with someone's mind?
Quote 2
Different emotions battled for dominance in his mind and heart. Confusion. Curiosity. Panic. Fear. But laced through it all was the dark feeling of utter hopelessness, like the world had ended for him, had been wiped from his memory and replaced with something awful. (2.11)
If emotions could literally battle in a gladiator arena, who would win? Our bet's on Panic, because adrenaline ain't no joke.
"If you ain't scared," Alby said, "you ain't human. Act any different and I'd throw you off the Cliff because it'd mean you're a psycho." (2.26)
It's a pretty good point, Alby. If Thomas had shown up and been all gung-ho about the Maze, it might have indicated something seriously off with the guy. But come on, Alby—would it really be worth throwing him off the cliff? We vote that Alby might be laying it on a bit too thick.
Quote 4
At that moment, Thomas realized with a sickening lurch that he had no idea how old he was. His heart sank at the thought—he was so lost he didn't even know his own age. (2.24)
Maybe he should lay off the peppermint schnapps…
Quote 5
Thomas looked back at his captors, feeling awkward but desperate to ask questions. Captors, he thought. Then, Why did that word pop into my head? (2.18)
Because when you assume you make an ass out of u and me.
Quote 6
For some reason the clothing here surprised Thomas; it seemed like everyone should be wearing something more menacing—like prison garb. (2.20)
It does seem strange that they weren't provided some kind of uniform. It would've been an interesting variable to add to the mix. Are they still wearing the clothes they came to the Glade in? If so… yuck.