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I choose this quote because its reminding him of their connection in the Philippines. She mentions the fire where Eddie accidentally caused her death, leaving him feeling overwhelmed with guilt and regret. This interaction prompts Eddie to confront the consequences of his actions and seek redemption in the afterlife.

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I choose this quote shows that Eddie was in a troubled relationship with his father. Eddie's father was abusive and critical, as indicated by the reference to trying to strike Eddie and his parting words, "get a job." These details reflect Eddie's enduring pain and unresolved issues stemming from his father's harsh treatment, which impacted Eddie's life and self-worth. 

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 I choose this quote because it reveals the captain's sense of duty and loyalty to his men, emphasizing the bond and responsibility he felt. When the captain holds out his palm and says, "forgive me about the leg," he is asking for forgiveness for the role he played in Eddie losing his leg. This moment acknowledges the captain's actions and their consequences on Eddie's life, showcasing his need for Eddie's understanding and absolution.

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This shows that Rabozzo sacrificed his life for his country. Rabozzo is a fellow soldier during Eddie's time in the war. His death is one of the traumatic events that deeply affect Eddie.  Rabozzo's death is not seen as a meaningless loss but as a part of the larger narrative in which every individual plays a crucial role.  This quote is important because it shows that he would save people he's never meet before saving himself.

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Im going to explain this quotes 1 by on. This shows Eddie's emotional state, likely anger or frustration.  Eddie is in the middle of juggling, possibly literal juggling or metaphorically handling multiple issues at once. Eddie quickly picks up a rock, indicating his readiness to defend himself or take action. This phrase highlights Eddie's past as a skilled pitcher, providing context for his accuracy and strength.  Eddie throws the rock with force at "Crazy Two," suggesting a direct and aggressive response to a perceived threat.This moment showcases Eddie's instinctive reaction, rooted in his past experiences, and adds to the development of his character by linking his present actions with his past skills and emotions. I think this quote is important because it shows what Eddie loved doing before he started working the the boardwalk.

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Eddie describes the character of Marguerite as someone who possessed a beauty that seemed to radiate from within. He recalls her warm smile, the gentleness in her eyes, and the way she made him feel loved and valued. This is important because it shows how much Eddie loves marguerite.

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Eddie doesn’t like teenagers because they misbehave since they don’t have adult supervision the teenagers give him headaches . Eddie enjoys the children because the parents are their watching them.

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Eddie has fallen in love before and he lends Dominguez 20 dollars cause he cares about him. Eddie wants Dominguez to get something nice for his wife. This quote was important to me because in the first couple pages I thought Eddie was just a old grumpy old man thats not nice to anybody because everybody he loved has passed away. But after reading this page I realize that his coworker Dominguez reminds him of his wife that saddled passed away. He wanted Dominguez to get something for his wife, because that is what Eddie would have done.

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I choose this quote because Eddie's deep-seated emotions towards his father. Eddie is confronting his feelings of anger and hatred, expressing the pain and resentment he felt due to his father's abusive behavior. The tears and the shaking indicate a powerful emotional release, as Eddie finally allows himself to acknowledge and express the hurt he experienced. This confrontation is a pivotal moment in Eddie's journey towards healing and forgiveness, highlighting the impact of his father's actions on his life and the importance of addressing unresolved emotional wounds.

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Eddie finally feels no more pain, he can finally be a kid agian. He hasn’t been able to run for 60 years since he was in WW2. This is probably one of my favorite quots because it showing that someone can be going through so much pain in everyday life but when they get to heaven they feel amazing. I think that this is another really big turning point because Eddie is no longer suffering on earth and he does have a second life and he feels no pain or agony.

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I chose this quote because it shaped Eddie as a character because he never really had a father figure in his life and how he only had him mom. He’s trying to be the best father he can be. 

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I choose this quote because its when the book shifts. Eddie saved a little girl from getting crushed by a cart on a ride. He risked his life for a person he never knew. Eddie showed bravery saving that little girl it was just his time to leave earth. 

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I choose this quote because I feel like this is an important part of the story. I do think this is the reason why Eddie joined the military. This quote also help's the reader further understand Eddie as a person and who he was joining the military. Eddie describes why young men go to war as a result of wanting to be heroes. He explains that they go to fight not because they hate, but what's in front of them, but because they love what's behind them. 