: In the books, it is revealed the Flare was a government-sanctioned tool for population control that spiraled out of control.
: He eventually realizes that WCKD’s version of a "cure" is worse than the disease. His ultimate act of rebellion is choosing the life and freedom of his friends over being a lab rat for a dying society. 4. A Bittersweet Conclusion subtitle Maze Runner The Death Cure
An analysis of the revealed in the prequel novels. A guide to the symbolism behind Newt’s letter to Thomas. : In the books, it is revealed the
: They believed the death and torture of a few children (the Gladers) was a necessary "cure" to prevent the extinction of the human race. : They believed the death and torture of
The subtitle also foreshadows the heavy personal toll of the finale. The "cure" for the Flare comes at the cost of iconic characters like Newt and Teresa. For Thomas, the vial he carries to the Safe Haven at the end of the film is no longer a tool for global salvation, but a of the losses he endured to find peace.