Chuck Quote by James Dashner
“Thomas hated the people who'd taken this poor, innocent kid form his family. He hated them with a passion he didn't know a human could feel. He wanted them dead, tortured, even. He wanted Chuck to be happy. But happiness had been ripped form their lives. Love had been ripped from their lives.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Maze Runner, James Dashner, 2009
A character's deep hatred for those who harmed an innocent child fuels a desire for extreme revenge, while also wishing happiness for the victim.
In simple terms: Intense hatred and wish for revenge coexist with longing for the victim's happiness.
Recognize how vengeance can coexist with compassion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- family tragedy
- justice seeking
- protective instincts
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the desire for revenge versus protecting the victim?
- Can compassion exist alongside hatred?
Blind vengeance can blind moral judgment and cause further harm.