Characters
The Five People
Themes
Plot Events
Quotes
100

Who is the main character?

Eddie

100

Who is the final person Eddie meets?

Tala

100

This theme shows that all lives are connected

interconnectedness

100

Where does Eddie work his whole life?

Ruby Pier

100

“All endings are also ____.”

beginnings

200

What is Eddie’s job at Ruby Pier?

maintenance man

200

Who is the first person Eddie meets in heaven?

Blue Man

200

This theme is about letting go of anger.

forgiveness

200

How does Eddie die?

trying to save a little girl from a ride accident

200

“Sacrifice is a part of ____.”

life

300

Who is Eddie’s wife

Marguerite

300

Who teaches Eddie about sacrifice?

the Captain

300

This theme explains giving your life for others.

sacrifice

300

What war did Eddie fight in?

World War II

300

“Holding anger is like drinking poison.” What theme?

forgiveness

400

Who is Eddie’s brother?

Joe

400

Who explains forgiveness to Eddie?

Ruby

400

This theme focuses on caring deeply for others.

love

400

What injury affects Eddie for life?

damaged leg

400

“Lost love is still love.” What theme?

love

500

What is the blue mans name?

Joseph Corvelzchik

500

Who shows Eddie the importance of love?

Marguerite

500

This theme shows life has meaning, even small actions

What is purpose

500

What does Eddie learn about his death at the end?

he saved the little girl

500

“No life is a waste.” What does this relate to?

purpose/meaning