The Theory of Causality

     Every cause has an effect and every effect must have a cause.  This has been a known truth ever since the universe was created.  The theory of causality states that everything has a cause and effect and everything is a cause and/or effect of something else.  The quote, "That there are no random acts. That we are connected. That you can no more separate one life from another that you can separate a breeze from the wind.", is describing the theory of causality.

     In the book, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, the theory of causality is a major theme.  Eddie's running out into the street causes the blue man's death.  Eddie's igniting of the huts causes the death of Tala.  Eddie's father jumping into the water to rescue a friend leads to the father's pneumonia, thus causing Eddie to work at Ruby Pier.  The dropping of a key at Ruby Pier causes a ride to malfunction, which in turn causes Eddie's death.  Throughout the novel, these cause-and-effect chains are prominent.

     This quote gives me a sense of responsibility for my actions, knowing that everything I do has an effect on someone else.  It makes me realize that I have a huge impact on others.  If I act negatively toward someone, he is more likely to act negatively toward someone else.  If I am kind, he may display kindness to someone else.