This document is a compare and contrast essay analyzing the science fiction films Divergent and The Maze Runner. It summarizes the plotlines of each film, noting Divergent is set in a futuristic Chicago where society is divided into factions, while The Maze Runner follows teenagers trapped in a giant labyrinth. It also compares the main characters, with Tris from Divergent being intelligent and skilled in combat, while Thomas from The Maze Runner is more simple and driven to solve the maze. The essay concludes the films differ in their themes, with Divergent exploring identity and The Maze Runner focusing on manipulation.