Scythe Is An Example Of A Mentor

In the book Scythe by Neal Schusterman, the concept of a mentor is explored as a key factor in the training and development of new Scythes. Throughout the novel, the actions of the mentors demonstrate that the greater good isn't always morally correct. The Scythes, tasked with the responsibility of population control in a world without disease or natural death, must follow strict guidelines to ensure their actions are just and unbiased. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that the mentors are willing to sacrifice their morals and ethics for the sake of expediency and efficiency.

One example of a mentor who demonstrates the idea that the greater good isn't always morally correct is Scythe Faraday. Initially, Faraday appears to be a wise and compassionate mentor who takes great care in selecting his apprentices. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Faraday has his own agenda. He trains his apprentice, Citra, to be a compassionate Scythe who follows the rules, but when it becomes clear that the corrupt Scythe Goddard is going to win the contest to become the new High Blade, Faraday breaks his own rules to ensure that Citra becomes a Scythe. This act of manipulation shows that Faraday is willing to compromise his own moral code for the greater good of the Scythedom.

Curie is a well-respected Scythe who is known for her fairness and impartiality. However, when it becomes clear that the Thunderhead, an all-knowing AI that governs the world, is interfering in the selection of apprentices, Curie is forced to make a difficult decision. She chooses to train two apprentices, Citra and Rowan, despite the fact that this goes against the rules of the Scythedom. While Curie believes that training both apprentices is the right thing to do, she also understands that she is breaking the rules for the greater good of the