I am The Messenger (Parts 4&5)

In part 4. What does Ed believe is crucial for maintaining his friendships?

• Avoiding any form of challenge or confrontation

• Supporting friends regardless of their actions

• Accepting flaws without any attempt to encourage change

• Supporting his friends and also challenging them for growth

In Part 4. How do cultural references and movies help Ed in his missions?

• They distract Ed from his immediate life

• They limit Ed's understanding and growth

• They help visualize potential growth for his friends

• They discourage Ed from stepping out of his comfort zone

In part 4. Who supports Ed in his process with Ritchie?

• Daryl and Marv

• Keith and Audrey

• Daryl and Keith

• Marv and Audrey

In part 4. What method does Ed use to encourage change in Ritchie?

• Forgiveness and empathy

• Guilt-tripping and manipulation

• Shame

• Ignoring Ritchie's behavior

In Part 4. What realization helps Ritchie understand his paralysis?

• He lacks desire for change

• He feels no moral imperative

• He doesn't experience the feeling of need

• All of the above

In part 4. What does Ritchie rely on instead of seeking employment?

• Social connections

• Financial support from friends

• Social welfare payments

In part 4. What sparks Ed's intervention strategy with Marv?

• A chance encounter with a wealthy businessman

• A conversation with a homeless man asking for spare change

• Watching the movie Cat Ballou

• An inspirational speech by a community leader

In part 4. What symbolic significance does the money hold in Ed's intervention with Marv?

• A representation of greed and selfishness

• Symbolic of good intentions formed by grief and loss

• A token of forgiveness and reconciliation

In part 4. How does Ed's assistance impact Marv's future?

• It leaves Marv unchanged

• It frees Marv from shame and fear

• It leads Marv to resent Ed

• It isolates Marv from his community

In part 4. What is the significance of Audrey's namesake on the ace of hearts?

• It symbolizes Audrey's love for card games

• It represents Audrey's favorite movie character

• It connects to Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday, reflecting Ed's intervention strategy