Chuck

Higgin

This character has similar characteristics to me. One of them is the way that he helps others even though he might not fit in. He also tried to be as informational as possible to Thomas when he knew little himself. Another trait is Chuck’s boldness and reaction in tight squeezes. He would even sacrifice himself for others. The last trait is his friendliness. He is kind and helpful from day one that Thomas arrived to the end. He tries to warn others of things that he knew was dangerous even though people don’t always listen to him. These are all characteristics that I think are similar to mine.

Chuck isn't the glader’s brightest guy,

But he’s got a personality that is pretty fine,

He goes out to save his friend,

He only wishes to stay till the end.

Hoping to still be a good friend,

Poem

This is a 1 stanza poem. Out of three choices I chose literature over drawing or singing. This poem is about the way that I think the author described Chuck. He isn't the one that knows the most in the glade and he is somewhat an outsider. He fits in more than Thomas and is relieved to not be the “Greenbean.” (newbie). He is nice to people and tries to explain what he can. He is very bold and would risk his life for his close friends. This sacrifice may have to be made with Thomas and Trina coming and the change.

Newt

Newt

Corrie

 1. Newt, Friendly and is confident in Thomas, our protagonist and is second in command.

2. Newt is British with long blonde hair, friendly toward people. He knows what to do in times of trouble, and is ready to take charge, and is the gladers go to guy for things later on in the book. Newt is the kind of guy who is light-hearted and can have jokes ready when need be. He also does not like people disobeying the rules.

3. Like Newt I am friendly toward people even if they are jerks. If need be I can take charge in situations where people need a leader. Plus in times of trouble I know what to do and how to solve the problem. Like Newt I don't entirely like it when people break the rules.

4.  Newt he’s the gladers go to guy

When he fights he will make grievers fly

He’s ready to take charge

Even if the task is large

He can be the joker type of guy

This piece of artwork is poetry in the form of a limerick. This consist of 5 anapaestic lines where most of the time its humorous. Lines 1 2 and 5 have seven to ten syllables and all rhyme with each other. Where as lines three and four don’t rhyme with 1,2 and 5 but rhyme with each other and have five to seven syllables. I choose this form because of the possible choices given I felt like I could do the best with literature. This relates to me and my character because as previously stated Newt can have a joke ready which a limerick can be funny so it would suit him well. Also we know what to do in times of toil and trouble and can lead and direct people, plus sometimes I am the go to guy with my friends.

Alby

Watch Alby's iMovie 

By: Cal B.

Below is all of the following 1-4 questions and my drawing.  This is the basis for the iMovie.

Frypan

Richard:

1) Frypan was first said to be ill-tempered. When Frypan meets Thomas, they become friends. For the rest of the story, Frypan defends Thomas at meetings and gatherings.

2)  Frypan is pretty hairy. He has a beard. He is ill-tempered, but he can be nice and loyal. To most people of the glade community, he is just the cook.

3)  Frypan has some characteristics similar to mine. I can be grumpy or ill-tempered. I also like to cook things (but I don't like cooking anything too "fancy" or hard to make).

4)

Here we have a picture of Frypan. Frypan is seen holding a frying pan, which is probably where his name came from. He has some facial hair.  Being the cook of Glade, he must prepare something that can be cooked fairly quickly and easily, which is what he is most likely making in the picture. Both him and I love cooking. One thing I do find odd about him is that he has a beard. You might think that because he has a beard, he wouldn't be cooking because hairs might get in the food.

Gally

Langton:
about.me/gally - Gally's biography page.

1. Gally and Thomas did not get along right when Thomas first gets to the Glade. Gally claims that he has seen Thomas before and that he was posing as a threat to Gally and his fellow Gladers.

2. Gally is about 15-16 years old, he has blonde hair and is tall. Gally has all the characteristics of a villain on the outside.

3. Gally and I don't really have much in common, but I can pick out one thing that makes us similar. Gally has a lot of traits that he does not really show on the outside but he shows these traits indirectly. When Thomas first got to the glade Gally had doubt and saw Thomas as a threat. If Gally didn't care about his friends he would not have pointed out Thomas. That is what I don't some times I care for people indirectly.

4. I picked the song "Mad World" by Gary Jules
This song represents Gally in  all the ways possible. this song has a slow beat for Gally's sneakiness, and the song talks about people running a race that has no end and people going crazy. The song reflects me because of the slow beat because of how chill i am about things that go on around me. This song reflects Gally more than me. To listen to this song go to the above site below Langton.

Chuck

John:

Chuck was the Greenie before Thomas came to the Glade and is assigned to show Thomas around on his day. Slowly, Thomas begins to think of him like a little brother.

Chuck is around 12 years old with brown hair and a round face that has a mischievous light. He’s a good natured boy that is smart-alecky, and cynical for his age. He has accepted his lot in life being in the Maze.

My picture shows Chuck and Thomas scaring someone in the bathroom. It shows how Chuck keeps his spirits up and has some fun. Most of the Gladers just do their work and nothing else but Chuck wants something else to do. 

 

 

 

 

Minho

Buck:

 

Minho's facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Minho/251364501733101

 

1.      Thomas saved Minho’s life.  Therefore, Minho has great respect for Thomas and backs him up when he is in trouble.  Overall, Minho and Thomas are good friends.

2.      “An Asian kid with strong arms and short, black hair” are the words used to describe Minho.  That shows he is physically strong.  Minho is both mentally strong and weak.  When he was first trapped in the maze, he had a “give-up and die” mentality.  However, later, he was the one who was determined to find a way out of the maze using Thomas’ knowledge.  Minho’s mental strength is the main reason the Gladers escaped the maze.  Socially, Minho takes orders from no one.  He is the keeper of the runners, and he has a lot of power in the Glade.  In the end of the book, Minho is one of the physically, mentally, and socially strongest characters.

3.      Minho is my favorite character in the book.  There are several ways in which Minho and I are similar.  First of all, we are both male, and we are both teenagers.  Secondly, Minho is extremely fit and strong, just as I strive to be.  He runs in the maze, and I do a lot of running when I practice and play soccer.  Thirdly, Minho has an extreme wit, and I believe I possess that trait as well.   Next, Minho is very smart, and after Thomas showed him his move to avoid a griever, Minho devised a strategy in which both he and Thomas would survive the night in the maze.  I feel I am smart as well.  I do very well academically, and I have developed projects that have received state-wide recognition and awards.  Another way in which Minho and I are similar is that we are both true friends.  Minho always helps Thomas because Thomas saved his life.  This shows Minho’s loyalty to his friend, and I feel I am a loyal friend as well.  Last, but certainly not least, Minho has his own opinion. He doesn’t care what people think of him or how he talks to others.  This is shown when he talks to Alby (the leader) in a way nobody else does.  Minho doesn’t care that Alby is the leader.  I have my own opinions, too, and I am not easily swayed by others.  I do what I feel is right, regardless of what others think or do. 

4.      The picture below is of a book bag.  I drew this picture because Minho and I both carry book bags.  A book bag is the most important things a student (such as me) and a runner (such as Minho) can have.  Throughout the day, I carry all of my school work, books, and lunch in my book bag. This is similar for Minho.  Although not often talked about, the book does mention that runners must have book bags, and I infer the reasoning is that all of their supplies for work, as well as their food, are held there.  If Minho or I did have a book bag, we would be lost.  We could not successfully function in our environments without the book bag and its contents.

 

The Maze Runner Rap

http://www.smule.com/p/205621220_44839778

Lyrics:

I went up in the elevator up to the Glade

I've got no memories, they all seem to fade

Now I'm about to take a tour of this new place

Seeing people running around like it's a big race

Everybody is using words like shank and shuck

I met this new guy, his name is Chuck

Work all day, sleep all night, don't know what the Maze will have for us tonight

When I saw them

Rolling down the maze

They looked so fly

I just had to say

MMM Griever

MMM Griever

MMM Griever
A horrible deceiver

Heavy metal, spikes and slime

Try to kill me every time

I've got that Asian Persuasion, my name is Minho

I'm running through the maze so I got to go

I'm a rapper and runner so you better watch out

I've got the skills, so don't you doubt

Even I can't survive the night

Ain't nobody can survive the Grievers' might

That night in the maze I was running and running

Til Thomas showed me and got me gunnin

When I saw them

Rolling down the maze

They looked so fly

I just had to say

MMM Griever

MMM Griever

MMM Griever
A horrible deceiver

Heavy metal, spikes and slime

Try to kill me every time (x2)

Who's Who?

Thomas:

·         Somehow survived in the maze for the night

·         Saves Minho and Alby

·         Can hear Teresa’s voice inside of his head

Gally:

·         Claims to have seen Thomas before

·         Keeper of the Builders

·         Really hates Thomas

Alby:

·         Currently the leader of the Glade

·         Not totally confident in his skills

·         Trapped in the maze with Thomas and Minho

·         Is stung by a Griever while in the maze.

Newt:

·         Second in command

·         Been in the Glade for two years as well

·         Was a runner

·         Surprised by Thomas’ skill in the maze

Chuck:

·         Good at describing people

·         Very friendly

·         Eventually becomes a friend of Thomas

Ben:

·         Also claims to have seen Thomas before

·         Crazy

·         Tried to kill Thomas and is banned for his action

Frypan:

·         Keeper of the cooks

·         People make jokes about what’s in his food

Teresa:

·         First girl

·         Last thing ever to come from the box

·         Can telepathically talk to Thomas

Minho:

·         Keeper of the runners (people who go out and map the maze)

·         Saved by Thomas and befriends him

·         Recommends Thomas to be a runner

Winston:

·         Keeper of the slicers (slaughter of animals)

Zart:

·         Keeper of the track-hoes (farmers)

Jeff:

·         Med-Jack (doctor) who works with Clint

Clint:

·         Med-Jack (doctor) who works with Jeff

 

The First 48: The Verdict

Based on the first 48 pages, we have learned the information necessary to reach the verdict.  Since Thomas has gotten to the Glade, everything that has been the same for two years has now changed in a matter of only two days.  Because of this change, Thomas may be the answer to their questions and be the one person to fully remember himself and figure the maze out.

The First 48: Suspect List

Thomas:

·         The newest person in the Glade

·         Does not want to have friends at first 

·         Asks many questions

·         Potential psycho

Gally:

·         Claims to have seen Thomas before

·         Claims to be the real leader of the Glade

Alby:

·         Currently the leader of the Glade

·         Doesn’t have much experience

·         Been there for two years

·         Led Thomas on his tour

Newt:

·         Alby’s assistant

·         Been in the Glade for two years as well

·         Annoyed by Thomas’ constant questions

Chuck:

·         Good at describing people

·         Very friendly

·         Eventually becomes a friend of Thomas

Ben:

·         Also claims to have seen Thomas before

·         Crazy

·         Tried to kill Thomas

Frypan:

·        The Glade’s cook

·         People make jokes about what’s in his food

The First 48: Crime Scene

Are We There Yet?

1.  What is the purpose of the Maze, and why is it there?

2.  Who controls what goes on in the Maze?

3.  How long have the Gladers been in the Maze, and why haven’t they found a way out?

4.  Why does everyone have to be back into the glade before nightfall?  What happens at night and why?

5.  Why is there no rain or any weather changes in the Maze?

Where Are We Again?

The first setting of the story is a metal box, which functions as an elevator.  It sends supplies and food every week and a new person every month up into the glade.  The next setting is the glade, which is the center of the maze.  It is approximately three football fields in length and is divided into four sections—the Gardens, the Blood House, the Homestead, and the Dead-heads.  The Gardens consist of crops and farm animals.  The Blood House is where the animals are slaughtered for food.  The Homestead is a building which functions as a commons area.  Some people sleep in the Homestead, but others sleep in the fields.  The Dead-heads is a forest.  The forest gets thicker and darker as one goes deeper into it, and in the forest is a cemetery. 

 

Who Did It?

The author is James Dashner, and he was born In Georgia on November 26, 1972.  As a child, he loved to read.  He attended Brigham Young University in Utah, where he majored in Accounting.  He worked in the field of finance after he graduated from college, but he decided to try writing.  His first book was A Door in the Woods, which was published on June 1, 2003.  Since that time, he has written several books for teenagers and young adults, including series such as The Thirteenth Reality and The Maze Runner.  His book, The Maze Runner, was on the New York Times Best Seller List for a year, and it is scheduled to be released as a motion picture in September 2014.  He lives in Utah with his wife and four children.

For more information on James Dashner visit http://jdashnerdaily.weebly.com/about.html

And Then What?

Based on the title, the book is about people who are in a maze and who are running to get out before something bad happens to them.  The characters might not know one another because, in the first paragraph, Thomas did not know where he was.  Also, in the first paragraph, it is stated that Thomas was “hoping his eyes would soon adjust to the darkness.”  This clues the reader into the fact that Thomas just got into the metal room in the first paragraph.

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