How Does Memory Affect Thomas's Character

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How do Thomas’s memories affect his characteristics?

Thomas’s memories affect his character by giving him traits such as bravery and confidence. “Chuck, I… I think I’ve been here before” (Dashner 35) “worried he’d mess up this new sense of being encouraged, eradicate the reassuring calm that filled his heart” (Dashner 35). This shows that Thomas feels at ease in the Glade, which makes him feel more confident in doing certain things, such as looking at Ben during his changing, and entering the Maze, which are both not allowed. “They needed memories. So he was going to get stung by a Griever. Go through the Changing. On purpose.” (Dashner 291). This proves that Thomas is being brave to save everyone. To get memories, he has to go through the

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