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One important part was when Dr. Yueh stated that the Fremen are all dangerous. The Fremen are the people of Arrakis that are also violent and dangerous towards outsiders. In the text it says, "Their women are as fierce as the men. Even Fremen children are violent and dangerous. You'll not be permitted to mingle with them, I daresay" (49). This shows that the Fremen are are people that are not safe to be around.

One important part was when Dr. Yueh stated that the Fremen are all dangerous. The Fremen are the people of Arrakis that are also violent and dangerous towards outsiders. In the text it says, "Their women are as fierce as the men. Even Fremen children are violent and dangerous. You'll not be permitted to mingle with them, I daresay." This shows that the Fremen are are people that are not safe to be around.

One important part was when Thomas lunged at Aris and punched him in the stomach. Teresa and Aris were forcing Thomas to go through the door with knives and spears; however Thomas was resisting. In the text it said, "He jumped toward the other boy and swung his left arm in an arc to smack the knife out of his hand" (295). This shows that Thomas did whatever he could to not go through the odd silver room.

One important part was when Brenda exposed the truth about WICKED killing her dad. Thomas was talking about his traumatic encounter with the crank when Brenda told him out of nowhere. In the text it said, "Being alone would suck even worse... they killed my dad" (200). This proves that Thomas talking about his trauma with the crank brought up Brenda's secret trauma with her dad.

One important part was when the roof crashed to the ground. Thomas and the gladers were running crumbling building sounds when Brenda tugged on his shirt deeper underground. In the text it said, "... an entire section of the rook came crashing down onto the floor in front of him" (171). This shows that something may have caused this rupture in the ceiling.

One important part was when the men hovering above questioned if the gladers would save them all. The men were in green suits and funny glasses watching from above questioning if Thomas would die or live to save them. In the text it said, "'He might die' 'Or worse. He might live'...'Or he and the others might save us, Save us all'"(42). This shows that people may be watching the gladers every step of the way.

One confusing part was when an unusual man burst into their room. The man had bloodshot eyes, bloody hands, and many scars all over his body while coming into the room unannounced. Also, the man yelled calling himself a crank. In the text it says, "A man stood on the other side, gripping the bars with bloody hands" (5). This shows that whoever this man is may have something to do with Thomas's unease with Theresa.

One shocking part was when Alby sacrificed himself to the Grievers. Alby was frightened by his old life and didn't want to go back, so he ended himself. In the text it says, "Two more grievers broke from the pack and swarmed over Alby, piling on top of each other, snapping and cutting at the boy" (333). This shows that Alby chose to sacrifice himself in order to help the other Gladers finish the maze.

One disturbing part was when the Grievers made an eerie sound that was heard throughout the Glade. The night that the doors didn’t close made the Grievers able to access the Glade if they wanted to. In the text it says, “Thomas thought he heard the first eerie moan of the Grievers, coming from somewhere deep in the Maze. The night had just begun”(247). The foreshadowing shows that something vital is going to happen.

One important part was when Thomas promised Chuck that he would get him back to his home with his family. Thomas was frustrated at the fact that someone stole Chuck away from his family. In the text it says, "Fuming with an intense desire to keep his promise. 'I swear, Chuck,' he whispered to no one. 'I swear I'll get you back home.'" This is important because it supports the fact that gladers have families.

One confusing part was when the Glade seemed to be an island afloat in the sky. For example, after Thomas and Minho had gotten rid of all 4 of the grievers, Thomas looked into what looked like an endless abyss. In the text it says, "It seemed as if the Maze was perched on a structure several miles above the ground" (139). In my opinion, this proves that the maze was built in a simulation far away from the real world.

One confusing part was when Minho came back exhausted from running and stated that he saw a dead Griever. Minho came back looking completely drained from running even though he came back early. He then stated that he saw a dead Griever. In the text it states, "'I found a dead one.' 'Huh?' Alby asked. 'A dead what?' Minho smiled. 'A dead Griever'" (84). In my opinion, I think the griever's death is related to Thomas.

One shocking part was when Thomas walked up the stairs of the shack and was terrified at the sight of the sick boy. Thomas didn't listen to anyone restricting him going up; furthermore, traumatizing himself anyways. In the text it says, "A twisted, pale figure writhing in agony, chest bare and hideous" (22). This shows that something nauseating happened to the "sick" boy and Thomas is soon to find out.

Gary is a very grateful person. After he threw on the ugly jacket, he still said thank you towards his mom showing he's thankful. In the text it says, "I looked ugly. I threw it on my brother's bed and looked at it before I slipped it on and went out to the backyard, smiling a 'Thank you' to my mom" (2). This proves that he is appreciative of his mother for buying him a jacket even though he still thinks it's ugly.

Gary is a very grateful person. After he threw on the ugly jacket, he still said thank you towards his mom showing that he is thankful. In the text it says, "I looked ugly. I threw it on my brother's bed and looked at it before I slipped it on and went out to the backyard, smiling a 'Thank you' to my mom" (2). This proves that he is appreciative of his mother for buying him a jacket even thought he thinks it's ugly.

I liked The Boy Who Dared because it was very emotional.