How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
They needed more clues about the code. They needed memories. So he was going to get stung by a Griever. Go through the Changing. On purpose. (45.51)
We're beginning to get the sense that Thomas has some kind of martyr-complex. Maybe he could've just gotten together all the kids who'd already gone through the Changing and interrogated them, then pieced it together using those memories.
Quote #5
An explosion of fear ripped through Thomas. It was now or never. […] Without hesitating, knowing the others would think he was trying to commit suicide, Thomas sprinted in their direction until he found himself in the middle of the pack of creatures. […] "Don't worry," he whispered, hoping they could hear him. "I did it on purpose… " (46.16, 21, 35)
What a shuck-face. Once again, Thomas is sacrificing his bodily well-being for the greater good.
Quote #6
"It doesn't do the Creators any good if we all die—this thing is meant to be hard, not impossible. I think we finally know for sure that the Grievers are programmed to only kill one of us each day. So somebody can sacrifice himself to save the others while we run to the Hole. I think this might be how it's supposed to happen." (51.37)
Oh, okay then, no problem. Wanna draw straws? There are so many flaws to this logic, but it's astounding what people will believe out of desperation.