Who played Eddie in The Five People You Meet in Heaven?

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jon Voight		Eddie
Steven Grayhm		Young Eddie
Michael Imperioli		Captain
Callum Keith Rennie		Eddie's Father

Also know, who is the 2nd person Eddie meets in heaven?

The Captain The second person Eddie meets in heaven; his former war captain. He explained that, although he shot Eddie, he kept his promise by not leaving him behind and even sacrificed his life so Eddie and two other soldiers were able to live.

One may also ask, who will we meet in heaven? The Bible declares that when we arrive in heaven, we will “be like him [Jesus]; for we shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:2). Just as our earthly bodies were of the first man Adam, so will our resurrection bodies be just like Christ's (1 Corinthians 15:47).

One may also ask, who are the characters in The Five People You Meet in Heaven?

Joseph Corvelzchik Eddie's Father Ruby Marguerite Eddie

How long is the 5 People You Meet in Heaven?

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

Cover of the novel's first edition
Author	Mitch Albom
Publication date	2003
Media type	Print
Pages	194

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What is the second lesson Eddie learns in heaven?

Eddie learns his second lesson here, which is sacrifice. The Captain teaches Eddie that sacrifice is part of life, that it is supposed to happen and it is not something we should regret.

What was the fifth lesson Eddie learned?

In his fifth lesson, Eddie is finally able to reconcile with the one child he was not able to protect. When Tala asks him to wash her, he says, "I never had children" (190).

What is Eddie's fourth lesson?

Marguerite teaches Eddie his fourth lesson which is the power of love. She tells Eddie that although people may eventually pass away, their love will endure even after their death. Although her life ended before Eddies, her love for him endured and will continue to forever.

Did Eddie save the little girl at Ruby Pier?

Tala rejects his assessment and tells him that he was meant to be at Ruby Pier to keep all the children safe on the rides. She also reveals that Eddie did save the little girl from the falling ride on the day of his death - he pushed her out of the way; the hands he felt were Tala's as she brought him to Heaven.

Who is the 4th person Eddie meets in heaven?

Marguerite

Where does the Blue Man tell Eddie he is?

The Blue Man tells Eddie that he knows him from when he was a child. Eddie is trying to find out why is at Ruby Pier but he cannot speak. Eddie finds it quite ridiculous that heaven might be Ruby Pier, since he had spent most of his life wishing he was away from Ruby Pier.

Why did Eddie attack the captain?

When the Captain, in Heaven, tells Eddie he shot him, Eddie releases all his frustration he felt over the years about his leg by punching the Captain, because Eddie was upset about suffering through through the pain and uselessness he felt all his life because of his injury.

How does Marguerite die?

Marguerite died at the age of 56 from a brain tumor, leaving Eddie empty and devastated. When they are reunited in Heaven, Marguerite assures Eddie that she never stopped loving him, even after she died.

Who does Annie Meet in Heaven?

“The Next Person” follows the story of Annie, the little girl Eddie saved, who grows up thinking everything she does is a mistake. She dies trying to save her husband's life and meets five people of her own – one of whom is Eddie, the man who forever changed her existence.

What does Ruby say to Eddie about anger?

Ruby tells Eddie that no one is born with anger; then when we die the soul needs to free itself of it.

What does Eddie do for a living?

Eddie - Eddie is an 83-year-old maintenance man, who has dedicated his life to working at Ruby Pier. At the start of the story, we do not know much about Eddie, except for his age and occupation; we learn the most about Eddie when he takes his journey through heaven.

How long after Eddie's death does the park reopen?

Three days

What was the lesson the captain explained to Eddie about sacrifice?

The Captain tells Eddie not to feel guilty because death is not the end, it is merely the beginning. He goes on to say that sacrifice is an essential part of life and "nobody ever dies for nothing." The Captain also points out that even though he died, he was able to keep his promise: nobody was left behind.

What does Eddie learn from the Blue Man quizlet?

What does Eddie learn from the Blue Man? That everyone is connected.

Where did Eddie meet Ruby?

Eddie meets the Blue Man, in heaven, at Ruby Pier.

How are Eddie and the Blue Man connected?

After years of traveling, he settled permanently at Ruby Pier, where he found community and a sense of home. He died from a heart attack, caused by the shock from a young Eddie running into the street after a lost ball on his birthday. The Blue Man teaches Eddie that all lives are connected, even strangers.

Who is the first person Eddie meets in heaven quizlet?

The Blue Man is the first person that Eddie meets after he dies. What was the Blue Man's real name? Each person Eddie meets after his death tells him the reason for one section of his life.