The Blue Man
Why is his skin blue?
He drank something similar to posion
How does Eddie die?
Who is Eddie's wife?
Marguerite
Eddie's belief that his life had no meaning is an example of what type of conflict?
Internal conflict
How old is Eddie at the beginning of the novel
83
How was Eddie connected to the Blue Man's death?
Eddie caused the accident as a child on accident
Eddie learns that all lives are...
Connected
What emotion does Eddie struggle with most throughout the beginning of the novel?
Anger
The memories Eddie has about his past are examples of
Flashback
Where does Eddie work
Ruby Pier
What caused his death?
How does Eddie feel after hearing the Blue Man's story?
Angry, confused but thoughtful, proud, or unchanged
Confused, but thoughtful
How old was Eddie when he caused the Blue Man's car accident?
8 years old
Which theme begins to develop early in the novel?
Revenge, survival, the meaning of life, love vs. hate
The meaning of life
What job does Eddie have at the pier?
Maintenance worker
What does the blue Man mean by no life is a waste
Every life has value and purpose
What does Eddie think about Heaven at first?
He does not believe it is heaven
He thinks it's cool, but wishes it wasn't Ruby Pier
How would you describe Eddie's father?
Strict, rough, distant
Eddie's leg injury is an example of which type of conflict?
Character vs society
How would you describe Eddie's attitude towards his life?
Angry
What lesson does the Blue Man teach Eddie?
What event best shows Eddie's true character?
Trying to save the child
At Eddie's 17th birthday, what does his mom want him to do? What does Joe tell everyone?
His mom wants him to dance with her; Joe tells everyone that he met the girl he wants to marry
The amusement park most strongly symbolizes
Childhood, routine, repetition
Where does Eddie get his leg injury?
In the war