God Character Analysis

God is only mentioned in four instances in the book. The first is when the Blue Man tells Eddie that the Five People in heaven are a gift from God to understand one’s life on earth. The second is in reference to Eddie praying during the war, and ceasing to pray after Rabozzo is killed. The third when Eddie asks Marguerite if God knows he is in heaven, and Marguerite tells him, “of course.” Finally, at the end of the novel, when Eddie travels peacefully through the sky to a Ferris wheel where Marguerite awaits him, he hears God saying, “Home.” Though not directly mentioned through most of the novel, God’s existence is implied in the design of heaven’s colors and various rules. Tala’s lesson that Eddie was “supposed to be there” at Ruby Pier also implies that God takes an active role in giving people opportunities for redemption.