The Maze Runner

"You're telling me we have no chance?"
"None." - Pg 114 The Maze Runner

               Knowing that you have no chance to survive is the scariest thoughts that could run through someones mind. Most would just give up and let the "inevitable" happen. However, Thomas refuses to accept this fate, and decides that something can be done, and that he can survive despite the odds being against it in everyway possible. Thomas proves that with determination it is possible to survive the odds, and prevail over what is thought to be impossible.
               The people of the Glade say it's impossible to survive in the Maze for the night. Even one of the most experienced people there is under that mindset. Thomas refuses to accept this fate, and through his determined nature he is able to prove them all wrong. With enough determination, and not accepting that something is set in stone, it is possible to overcome it. No matter what that obstacle may be. If someone is told something is impossible and could never happen in a thousand lifetimes, will just give up. But some people will dig deep, find the determination that dwells within all of us and be able to beat the challenge they faced, and prove to everyone else that no matter what, it is possible.         

The Perils of Indifference

         #1: The Perils of Indifference is a suggestion at the negative effects of idly standing by and not intervening with all the negative that goes on in the world around us.

        #2: In the story "The Lottery" the brutal ending caught me by surprise, just like the result in "The Long Walk". In "The Long Walk" boys enter a competition. The competition is simply a really long walk. They have to walk a certain speed for as long as possible, dropping below the speed gives you a warning. Earning 3 tickets in under an hour buys you a "ticket out of the race". The assumption is that once you reach you're 3 warnings you are simply done and cannot compete for the final prize of glory and riches. However, it comes to your sudden realization that the "ticket" is being shot to death on the road in the middle of the competition. Both start out so civilized and mellow, and then erupt in a barbaric scene of brutality right before our eyes.

       #3: I think that the story "The Lottery" relates to Elie Wiesel's speech in the fact that people aren't concerned with the wrong of the world, until it directly affects themselves. In other words people are too self indulged. Elie includes in his speech how "indifference can be tempting - more than that, seductive." This is exactly what plagues the people of the village in "The Lottery" and how they just stand by as they committ that cruel, inhumane act of stoning a completely innocent villager just for some superstitious tradition. Unless things directly affect one nobody stands out against what is wrong. Not a single villager stood out against the Lottery and decided to opt out and not participate. No one said it was unfair or cruel or any of that. When Tessie was chosen for the stoning she declared that the Lottery was unfair. People wait until it is too late to stand up and fight for what's right until it is too late, which is what Elie warns of.

Rick's Daily Adventure

          A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away there was a simple lad that goes by the name of Rick. He was all dressed up but had nowhere to go. There was a shimmer across the street which caught his attention. Immediately he had to go and investigate. As he was slowly waddling along, he was tripped by his younger brother and fell in a pile of dog poop. he was furiously bent out of shape that his brother had ruined his fancy clothes, and broke his glasses making him blind as a bat. Rick immediately threatened to punch his brother, who simply replied "Don't get your knickers in a knot". But of course, he was all talk and no action. Suddenly his mom came out and reassured him that she could make it as good as gold so he had no need to worry. Rick then decided that the shimmer of light he saw wasn't worth examining and that he had better go take a nap before he blew a gasket.
          Rick awoke from his nap and the sun was shining and the birds were chirping. He moseyed into the kitchen where his mother had his birthday cake, which was only a day late. But it was better late than never. His eyes were as big as a house when she rolled in his new bicycle he's wanted for ages. She handed him a goofy looking helmet and said "better safe than sorry".

My Super Awesome Powers

When it comes down to it, many people do things for themselves. It's no different when someone is asked what sort of super power they would have. However I'm different. My super power is the ability to see into the future, but only to a certain extent. This power would allow me to see what would happen in the next 10 minutes. I would use this power not only to help myself and avoid making embarrassing mistakes and disappointing people in my life, but I would also use it to help the good of mankind however possible. Some would say that my power is pointless, useless, and not worth choosing it over anything else in the world. I disagree. I would be able to anticipate anything that happens within a 10 minute time frame. I think that this power would sometimes be overwhelming and tiring, but it would be worth it in order to help people in anyway that they may need. If someones life was in jeopardy, I would have the ability to sense what is going to happen next and be able to help that stranger and save their life. This would be much more rewarding than being greedy and having all the money in the world, or being able to fly. I think my power is unique and would enhance my life in a way that nothing else could ever amount too. Sometimes in life it's the selfless acts that have the most rewarding feelings and are most enjoyable.