Maja is a central character among the group of students participating in the project. She's a friend of Karo and Lisa and is initially supportive of the class experiment. As the dynamics of "Die Welle" become more intense, Maja finds herself conflicted, torn between the allure of the group and her personal reservations. Her journey portrays the internal conflict one might experience when faced with peer pressure and the allure of belonging, emphasizing the psychological pull and dangers of groupthink.