How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"Why do you even bother asking questions, dude? Nothing has ever made sense and it probably never will." (7.36)
Minho couldn't have said it any better. Asking questions won't do Thomas any good, because WICKED can manipulate the Variables as much as they want. They have absolute power over the Gladers.
Quote #5
"We can manipulate your brains and nerve receptacles when necessary." (10.46)
Thanks for reminding us, Rat Man, that WICKED is omnipotent. That's a real confidence-booster. If WICKED can manipulate everything, then why even bother with the trials?
Quote #6
They now knew they were being tested somehow, put through WICKED's trials. (19.20)
You'd think that knowing WICKED's plans would have been a leg-up for the Gladers, but it actually turns out that WICKED wanted the Gladers to know about their plans. With that out in the open, there's really no way the kids can gain any kind of strategical advantage for what they're getting into.