"THE MAZE RUNNER"

        Over time their is this tension of resistance either by society, a group of people, or a form of government. "The Maze Runner," by James Dashner involves the power of two groups and the tension between them. The runners and the creators have this way of lifestyle were one either benefits the other or destroys them. Thomas and the runners have been now fighting for their freedom and their escape of their hectic studies being tested on them. The tension of power and resistance between the runners and the creators makes this perseverance to keep going and never give up. It makes a theme were fear is just another reason to try harder.
       The fear of death is what pushes and motivates the runners to try harder. For example, the loss of runners throughout the past gives them this mentality that if they don't start acting now then they'll all get killed. " I wasn't here, but I heard that the kid who volunteered to do it had only gone down about ten feet when something swooshed through the air and cut him clean in half."(pg.51) This shows the brutality against these two groups or societies and the fear being attached to the runners. Another example would be when Thomas came face to face with a griever and almost got killed. "It stared right at me, it's arm ready to attack and kill."(pg.198) This shows this fear caught in Thomas's eyes, scaring him for the rest of his life. And in some cases people could relate to death as just another reason to enjoy life even more.
       Further more another thing to fear that makes them try harder is brainwash. For example, "If Chuck was right, he'd just discovered a link to the rest of the boys. A common pattern to their memory washes."(pg.16) They are fearing to crack and get into the creators mind set of what they are to be. This shows the creators trying to brainwash the runners into turning them in their image and who they want them to be. But why do they leave their first names only and not anything else? Could this be a way of a strategic plan to destroy them. Another example would be, "Chuck, what if we're all criminals? I mean-what if we're murders or something?"(pg.63) This is showing the runners brainwashing affect on them. And they are fighting back not forget who they are or what they're planing. This brainwashing is trying to intercept their plans on destroying the creators, but they are too fearing for the worst.
       Overall, this idea of fear being another reason to try harder can also connect to others in the real world. Being feared of death can empower others to enjoy life and value every moment. And this power of two groups and the tension between them can be seen all over life. Like a teacher having more power than a student, or the government having more power over society. Although, the power of tension and resistance is what also makes perseverance in a group or person.