Maze Runner
by: James Dashner, presentation by: Allison Cook
Third-Person Limited Point of View
Examples from the text:
Thomas wished he could do more than watch. (Uses the main character's name instead using of I, me, etc.)
Thomas barked a sarcastic laugh at the idea, but Newt wasn't smiling. (Shows no knowledge of other character's thoughts or feelings)
Characterization
1. He turned to face Chuck. "You can't even tell me anything. I wouldn't call that taking care of me."
(Thomas's words show that he is very frustrated about something.)
2. Thomas stopped, thinking Chuck had to have said something wrong. He looked up, looked side to side, examined the massive slabs of stone as the uneasy feeling blossomed into outright dread.
(The character's actions show that Thomas has some doubt in Chucks words, and is in so much disbelief that he becomes fearful.)
3. Thomas knew he had no choice. He moved. Forward. He squeezed past the connecting rods at the last second and stepped into the Maze.
(Thomas's actions show that he had a sudden brave feeling to break a law and risk his life.)
Theme
Thomas wants to solve the maze, but nobody thinks he can help because he is very new to the Glade and still doesn't know very much about it. In the end, his hard work and determination pays off.
Figurative Language
(simile and personification used to describe the elevator)
2. His eyes darted around the room, lit with a burning hatred.
(The author used a hyperbole to exaggerate a character's emotion.)
3. Time slowed to an agonizing crawl.
(This has personification and a hyperbole to describe that time seemed to go by very slowly, and it was not enjoyable.)
These figurative language examples are important to the story because it makes it more appealing and realistic.