Death and Suffering Quotes in The Death Cure

What's worse than being dead? Well, in this book, having the Flare is just as bad, and in some ways, it's worse. People with the Flare are cast into a world of prolonged suffering, whereas dead people are at least relieved of their pain. Thomas tries to console himself by thinking that Newt's still alive, but it makes it worse to realize that Newt has to suffer with the Flare.

Here is an example of someone trying to ease the pain for someone else. Nevertheless, this statement is incredibly tragic. The fact that Newt might not be aware of what's happening to him is a source of consolation for Thomas and Minho—even though this fact alone is pretty terrible to begin with.

Remember, these kids don't know about any kind of world without the Flare. Living in the kind of world we live in today is pretty much unfathomable to these kids.