How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"They used him to kill Chuck because the Psychs thought the patterns would be valuable. It was all planned. They forced Chuck to move in front of you." (24.5)
Because WICKED manipulated Gally, they were able to get patterns from his brain processes. But what does Gally get in return? A life of sadness and pain. Sounds legit.
Quote #8
"They swear it's the truth, but they've manipulated and lied so much, it's become impossible to know what's real and what's not real." (51.11)
Just as Newt hints when they're all escaping, it really is impossible to know what's real and what isn't. So even when our heroes get to paradise, is it real? Ugh, maybe we're supposed to find out in the prequel?
Quote #9
Played to the end, Thomas thought bitterly. His own attempts to rebel had turned out to be exactly what they wanted. (58.26)
Despite the whole escaping-WICKED's-headquarters episode, Thomas still proves that WICKED has full control over him for most of the Trials. They actually wanted him to rebel, because that would reveal him to be the Final Candidate.