Chase

"'They say revenge is a fool's game, if that's the case then I'm one foolish ass motherfucker.' -Chase"

Who Is Chase?
Chase is the Leader & Keeper of the Glade.

He was the very first Glader to ever be sent in the Maze, alongside with Billy. (The two share a brotherly bond along with Tommy - ((Thomas Sebs (Toby Sebs)).

Chase is one of the strongest & able-bodied of the Glade- having 25+ kills on Grievers and many more grand feats on his shoulders.

Chase is 17-18 during their time in the Maze, and turns 19 in the Death Cure.

He has long, black, greasy-ish, hair which covers up his forehead and a fraction of his eyebrows.

Along with that he's broad-shouldered, 6'1, & One of the quickest in the Glade.

Chase goes on to live through all the way to Death Cure, on the island.

In The Maze
During the first few months of the Glade, Chase is elected to lead the Glade by Billy. He then goes on to elect Tommy as his second in command.

Throughout his time running, Chase has found several areas in the Narrows, and about two sectors by himself. He has even defeated one of the section's creatures bare-handed.

Chase has received a load of injuries throughout his time in the Maze, such as a beetle blade gash across his hand- which he now covers up with a bandage. Bruises on his body due to Grievers, & much more due to those who dwell in the Maze.

He helps defend the Glade during the Griever Raid, maintain the Glade in their shortage of supplies, he was also a supporting role in helping the Glade find the exit, & finally he was a major help in fighting their way along the final bridge.

At the end Chase, supposedly kills Alex as the blonde-haired boy shot Mako, this leaves Chase guilt-ridden as they are escorted away from the Maze.

The Scorch
Chase returns in the Scorch again as one of the main supporting roles, as he leads the Glader's throughout the Maze and to the Northern Mountains, where the TRA supposedly lay.

Chase meets Dr. Pip and Jameson at the facility and their relationship is already determined as enemies.

Due to Chase, Tommy & Billy's intuition the three stay on high alert and soon the Glader's discover it was actually W.C.K.D who rescued them from the Maze.

They soon escape and are tracked all the way to the TRA camp once they arrive there.

It is seen Mako had seemingly betrayed the Glader as he helps W.C.K.D in their efforts of raiding the TRA camp.

Chase is shot by a stun-rifle, and is captured by W.C.K.D at the end of the raid, leaving the camp and the glader's in shambles.

The Death Cure
Chase is tested on by W.C.K.D in order to extract his brain fluid for a cure, but due to his mental durability it takes quite long to extract even a fraction of his brain fluid.

During the seige on the Last City, Chase makes a move on the scientist and begins his OWN escape as Billy & Tommy later run into him after the boy had literally demolished a W.C.K.D soldier in front of them.

The three reunite and Chase later learns Tommy is infected, and he later takes his death hard upon seeing his dead body.

In the few moments of the Last City's downfall, Chase has a fierce battle with Dr. Pip which drags on to reveal Chase's victory.

Chase leaves Dr. Pip to get mauled by Cranks and meets Billy on the roof to escape the city.

At the island, Chase mourns and celebrates with the remaining survivors. At the end of the trilogy, he lastly approaches the water and stabs a spear into the sand, seeming to let it symbolize the glader's- letting them all enjoy the view of freedom.

Before It All
The story of "Before It All" reveals what it was like pre-maze, and the difficulties faced surviving the Flare & infection.

It follows a 13-year old Chase, whom's original name was Grayson before they took his memories away.

His friend Olivia & an older man named Ian.

From Which Hope Spawns
This story follows the aftermath of "Before It All".

It shows the story of how Dr. Pip became the chancellor and more Chase and Olivia.

Quotes

 * 1) "People die. Innocents die. We died. That's the thing about war. Death is everlasting. The only thing to halt it is more death. So I will bring upon such death. W.C.K.D didn't retaliate throwing us in that death trap. So I won't retaliate here. Not until they perish. Not ever."
 * 2) "We're Gladers. That should tell you enough about who we are."
 * 3) "This is for Jack."

A delve into the character
Chase represents adaptation, in a way.

During his first few months in the Maze he shifts into a capable leader, but later on- he starts to develop flaws.

He had started to always blame himself for his friends' death. With that, he formed a hatred towards W.C.K.D, and felt as if he needed to kill everything which contributed to them being put inside the Maze. As if it would give him closure. This is why Chase often has a strong sense of revenge when it comes to those who threaten his family. This arc doesn't really end until Death Cure, and is built-up in between the Scorch- as he shifts more and more into a true leader.

His arc comes to a close when he is about to execute Dr. Pip after their huge fight. Mid-decision, Chase seemingly gets a dose of reality- that this won't change anything that this will NOT bring him closure. Instead he needed to show Dr. Pip that he won't kill Chase either- mentally, by forming him into the chancellor himself. Who was a ruthless man, everything Chase did not need to be for the sake of his friends. So he lets the cranks kill Dr. Pip, as he shoots the glass behind him.

The shattering glass symbolizing him breaking through and forgiving and coming to terms with his friends' deaths. He had defeated his strongest foe.. which was himself. Now truly becoming the best leader. One who can forgive. One who can make the right choices.

This all contributes to my reasoning to why I think he represents adaptation. As he overcomes himself, others & his surroundings. It's the best word I could think of.

Character Theme
A-01 (Chase's Theme)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmlpk7OIwz8

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