The Unwavering Determination of Wade Watts
The actions of Wade Watts in Ernest Cline’s “Ready Player One” are perilously close to lunacy. Despite this fine line, the determination of Wade to reach his goal through his own means is very evident throughout the book. Wade demonstrates his determination throughout the whole of the book, pushing through obstacles like overwhelming advantages of competitors, logical and societal doubt of the soundness of his lifestyle, and illicit attempts to persuade Wade to comply with the wishes of a powerful corporation. These events test his determination throughout the novel.
Some of the most tense moments in the book are a product of the advancement of an opponent. The fierce competition pushes the limit …show more content…
These problems, which are composed of huge financial benefit and blackmail, move the plot forward tremendously, testing the already stretched limits of Wade’s determination. Easy money, an offer for generous employment and a valid death threat do not deter Wade’s determination to reach his original goal, which is to gain the Easter Egg individually. Winning the Copper Key shows the IOI the potential use of Wade and they make an outstanding offer, with the representative saying that “We’ll wire five million dollars directly to your OASIS account right now in exchange for of a walkthrough up to the First Gate… No one ever need know of it” (141). Despite this offer, which Wade says would “...would set me up for life” (141), he refuses, stating that “If I did, and they did… win the contest, I’d be the one responsible” (141). This shows his determination to win the contest singlehandedly. The determination of Wade to win the contest is evident, as he refuses large sums of money to stop an opponent from getting on near equal footing, as it was originally. Another problems which crops up, which is very disruptive for Wade, is the offer of employment with large wages from the IOI in return for assistance in the contest. The representative offers this to Wade saying that “In exchange for your services, we’re willing to pay you two million dollars a year… And if and when you help us find the egg, you’ll get a twenty-five-million dollar bonus”(138). This is a large opportunity for Wade, and he still refuses the offer, despite the possibility of being set up for life, having extra money and opportunity to continue working on what he devoted his time to along with a larger team and better resources. Despite this, Wade refuses, dedicated to his goal of reaching the Easter Egg by himself, demonstrating his determination. The final, and most trying
The actions of Wade Watts in Ernest Cline’s “Ready Player One” are perilously close to lunacy. Despite this fine line, the determination of Wade to reach his goal through his own means is very evident throughout the book. Wade demonstrates his determination throughout the whole of the book, pushing through obstacles like overwhelming advantages of competitors, logical and societal doubt of the soundness of his lifestyle, and illicit attempts to persuade Wade to comply with the wishes of a powerful corporation. These events test his determination throughout the novel.
Some of the most tense moments in the book are a product of the advancement of an opponent. The fierce competition pushes the limit …show more content…
These problems, which are composed of huge financial benefit and blackmail, move the plot forward tremendously, testing the already stretched limits of Wade’s determination. Easy money, an offer for generous employment and a valid death threat do not deter Wade’s determination to reach his original goal, which is to gain the Easter Egg individually. Winning the Copper Key shows the IOI the potential use of Wade and they make an outstanding offer, with the representative saying that “We’ll wire five million dollars directly to your OASIS account right now in exchange for of a walkthrough up to the First Gate… No one ever need know of it” (141). Despite this offer, which Wade says would “...would set me up for life” (141), he refuses, stating that “If I did, and they did… win the contest, I’d be the one responsible” (141). This shows his determination to win the contest singlehandedly. The determination of Wade to win the contest is evident, as he refuses large sums of money to stop an opponent from getting on near equal footing, as it was originally. Another problems which crops up, which is very disruptive for Wade, is the offer of employment with large wages from the IOI in return for assistance in the contest. The representative offers this to Wade saying that “In exchange for your services, we’re willing to pay you two million dollars a year… And if and when you help us find the egg, you’ll get a twenty-five-million dollar bonus”(138). This is a large opportunity for Wade, and he still refuses the offer, despite the possibility of being set up for life, having extra money and opportunity to continue working on what he devoted his time to along with a larger team and better resources. Despite this, Wade refuses, dedicated to his goal of reaching the Easter Egg by himself, demonstrating his determination. The final, and most trying