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Bread crumbs Quote by James Dashner

“[Minho] pulled one of his knives from a pocket and, without missing a beat, cut a big piece of ivy off the wall. He threw it on the ground behind him and kept running. “Bread crumbs?” Thomas asked, the old fairy tale popping into his mind. Such odd glimpses of his past had almost stopped…” quote by James Dashner
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““[Minho] pulled one of his knives from a pocket and, without missing a beat, cut a big piece of ivy off the wall. He threw it on the ground behind him and kept running. “Bread crumbs?” Thomas asked, the old fairy tale popping into his mind. Such odd glimpses of his past had almost stopped surprising him. “Bread crumbs,” Minho replied. “I’m Hansel, you’re Gretel.””

James Dashner

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Maze Runner, James Dashner, 2009

Minho’s quick, daring action shows confidence and resourcefulness in danger, likening himself to a clever hero from a fairy tale.

In simple terms: Bold action and cleverness in crisis.

Key Takeaway

Act decisively and think creatively.

Themes

courage resourcefulness heroism

Mood

tense adventurous

Type

narrative dramatic

When to use this quote

  • escape
  • combat
  • team dynamics
  • high‑stress situations

Key Concepts

survival quick thinking fairy tale reference

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance boldness with safety?
  • When does cleverness become overconfidence?
A Different Perspective

May overlook caution, risking reckless behavior.

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