Thomas 'The Kite Runner': An Analysis

The Gladers have reached their journey’s end and have completed the Scorch Trials, but the danger doesn’t end there, it only begins. I will predict what will happen to Thomas, predict what will happen to the other Gladers, and evaluate who/what WICKED really is. I predict that Thomas will actually die, but others will be forced to do so because of his actions. Thomas is dangerous like a bomb because he threatens everyone around him at this point. His unwillingness to cooperate with WICKED doesn’t help either: “No. Don’t say another word. Just…leave me alone. And you can tell Wicked that I’m done playing their games. Tell them I’m done!” (Dashner 357). If Thomas is not willing to comply with WICKED there is no doubt they will get rid of him, as he is of no use anymore. I believe the reason for Thomas’ hate for WICKED came from the plot to make him feel “betrayed”, but also because of the final battle. Both groups made it to the “safe haven” in time but still had to fight those grotesque monsters. They lost a few members …show more content…
Despite their actions against the Gladers and what they have put these kids through I believe WICKED is doing what they think is necessary to save the world: “I represent a group called WICKED,” Rat man continued. “I know it sounds menacing, but it stands for World In Catastrophe, Killzone Experiment Department. Nothing menacing about it, despite what you may think. We exist for one purpose and one purpose only: to save the world from catastrophe” (Dashner 55). I believe that WICKED is ultimately prepping the Gladers to survive and fight in the harshest and most dangerous scenarios. The Maze demanded organization, order, and smarts to survive and escape the Maze. The Scorch Trials demanded perseverance, courage, and quick thinking. This is why I think WICKED is ultimately considered a “good” force, because they are prepping the Gladers to save the