How Old Is Gally In The Maze Runner

Hey there, fellow Maze Runner fan! Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let's dive into this little mystery: How old is Gally, huh? I mean, the guy's been through the wringer, so it's hard to tell sometimes, right?

First things first, Gally's age isn't explicitly stated in the books. I know, I know, James Dashner, what were you thinking? But fear not, dear reader, we can still have some fun with this!

Let's break it down

So, we meet Gally in The Maze Runner, the first book, and he's already a Glader. That means he's been in the Maze for a while, right? But how long is a 'while' in Glade time? Who knows!

Now, Gally's one of the older Gladers, that much is clear. He's part of the Council, after all, and he's got that whole 'been there, done that' vibe going on. But how old? That's where things get interesting.

Clues, clues, clues

Remember when Gally talks about the time before the Maze? He mentions 'the old days' and how things were 'different'. That's gotta put him in his late teens, early twenties, right? I mean, he's not reminiscing about the good old days of diapers and pacifiers.

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And then there's his relationship with Newt. Gally's like a big brother to him, which suggests there's a decent age gap between them. Newt's around 12 when we meet him, so that puts Gally in his mid-to-late teens at the very least.

So, what's the verdict?

Alright, let's play detective here. If Gally's been in the Maze for a few years, and he's one of the older Gladers, and he's talking about 'the old days'... I'd say he's probably around 18 to 22 years old when we first meet him. But hey, that's just a guess!

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Of course, none of this takes into account the whole 'time dilation' thing that might be happening in the Maze. Maybe time moves slower in there, and Gally's actually an ancient, ancient man! (Don't quote me on that, though. I'm no scientist.)

Anyway, that's my two cents on Gally's age. What do you think? Too young? Too old? Just right? Let me know in the comments, yeah?

Until next time, fellow Gladers! Keep running, keep thinking, and remember: No one can survive alone.