I felt that this was a good conclusion to the novel. Everyhting was tied up and presented appropriately. All the information and research was used in the novel and now conclusions were made. Detectives found the motive to be psychopathy. They had left journals, sites, and even tapes called the basement tapes. Everything was left, they wanted people to know why they had done it. It was no mystery. I again find this very sick and disturbing because most people would want it to be a mystery and seem innocent, with no connection to the scene. But Eric was a psychopath and Dylan feeded off of him so Eric was already messed up psychologically. According to doctors, his brain scan would even turn up different. So I guess he doesn't need a reason. He is a psychopath.
What I loved about the end of the novel is that God became more prevalent. The community turned to God to cope and became more religious. Faith was strengthened and the community united. The God inside of everyone came out. Rachel, known as the martyr, helped other students/witnesses/victims turn to God and believe. People began praying in groups, holding hands. This is very powerful, showing that God is always there waiting for you to reach out for him. However, many questioned God and asked why this had to happen. I found this normal becuase it is human for us to question, but to curse God is the worse sin. No one blamed God in Columbine, but asked for support. Faith grew in this town.
Every book I finish, never answers all my questions. I ask this main question to the world: How do friends, family, the community not notice the signs of a killer and how can they ignore them? I have watched so many depression and suicide videos that I am to recognize the signs and do something about it. How were they not able to see that Eric was so dark and saw humans as his specimen? And how did Dylan's parents not notice his drinking habits? How were Eric's vandalizing and bullying actions forgotten so easily? I guess friends and family would answer that they didn't think it was too serious. And I believe the world needs to be educated so we don't disregard actions and feelings like these again. If we are educated, we might be able to prevent another crime like this.
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