Scorch Trials Theme

The Scorch Trials, written by James Dashner is the second installment of the Maze Runner Saga. Thomas and the Gladers have just escaped the maze experiment hosted by WICKED. But contrary to their relief, phase two has now begun. Thomas is split from his former allies and love interest, Teresa. The plot deepens when Thomas’s group B are told, that they have been infected by a brain eating disease called the “Flare”, and the team must travel through the Scorch to find a cure. Thus, the conflict does not exist in the disease itself, but the band of teens trying to kill Thomas and his team. Thomas’s team is successful in crossing the wasteland, only to find out that it was another test and he really is no cure for the Flare. Rat Man tells Thomas “The goal is to use this blue print to develop a cure for the Flare.” This being Thomas. The story concludes with a cliffhanger, provided by “the visitor”. He tells Thomas, “You’re immune to the Flare.” It lives in every molecule of your body, yet it has no effect on you, nor will it ever.” Thomas learns that the outside world calls “his
It explores how disease just like the “Flare” could really effect the human condition, and invokes readers to consider, that this could happen in their own future. This theme of survival is linked to environmental degradation. Although all four books fit in the science fiction genre, The Scorch Trial, embodies the elements that make dystopian science fiction fascinating to young adults. The story is engaging and relatable to young adults, since it explores the struggles they face in everyday life. The book features, skirmish for power, understanding, betrayal, shifty love romances, and disappointing revelations. The simple fact that this book begs the question “what if”, makes it a fantastic choice for a science fiction