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Can someone help explain the ending? Why does Richie tell Jojo that there's no longer a need and that keys aren't fitting in the lock? Why is it that Kayla is able to and does tell all the ghosts to go home?
Molly Alfsen I thought it had to do with the fact that the ghosts, especially Richie, were looking to the past for help through the door. Richie thought he needed …moreI thought it had to do with the fact that the ghosts, especially Richie, were looking to the past for help through the door. Richie thought he needed to hear the whole story of his death to pass on. But what really needed to happen was for someone to sing their story, like Kayla does. I think a reason that the unburied are stuck on this side is that their violent and unjust ends are forgotten. Kayla brings justice by singing their song. (less)
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