Match the message or lesson of each character with the person who said it.

"obviously, you can't control everything, but you are obliged to take care of the few things you can. i'm an optimist basically who acts like a pessimist. on principle. just in case."
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"i could no longer believe even in life. . for me now the only reality was death."
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"it's a very special kind of anger, let's say. so i'm no victim. victims get depressed and live in the then and there. i live in the here and now."
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answer
a.
mitchell stephens
b.
dolores driscoll
c.
billy ansel

A. Dolores Driscoll

B. Billy Ansel

C. Mitchell Stephens

Explanation:

Dolores Driscoll:

"Obviously, you can't control everything, but you are obliged to take care of the few things you can. I'm an optimist basically who acts like a pessimist. On principle. Just in case."

Billy Ansel:

"I could no longer believe even in life. . . . For me now the only reality was death."

Mitchell Stephens:

"It's a very special kind of anger, let's say. So I'm no victim. Victims get depressed and live in the then and there. I live in the here and now."

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