Tone and Mood Post

Maze Runner

The tone for my independent novel for me personally is definitely determination. Gladers are determined to solve the Maze. Everyday, Runners, are determined to travel through and map the Maze, hoping that one day they might find a solution. "'Two years we've  tried to solve this thing, no luck. Shuckin' walls move out out there at night just as much as these here doors. Mappin' it out ain't easy, ain't easy nohow'" (Dashner 45).

The mood for the independent novel is terror. This is because the last "newbie" or new arrival to the Glade was sent. Dashner is keeping the readers in suspense because he is making them wonder if a major twist or turn  is going to happen in the book. "An odd moment of complete silence hung over the Glade. It was as if a supernatural wind had swept through the place and sucked out all sound. Newt had read the message aloud for those who couldn't see the paper, but instead of erupting in confusion, the Gladers all stood dumbfounded" (Dashner 58).

When the first female was sent to the mysterious world called the Glade, she brought a message. Her words were "'Everything is going to change'" (Dashner 57). The girl spoke in a hollow, haunted but clear voice. Her tone persuaded everybody that they need to make some serious decisions that have yet to be revealed.