eddie’s death was pennywise flexing. he was flexing the true psychological terror of his actions. eddie’s death cut deep.

eddie’s death told richie, “ha! here’s the one thing you want most in the world! and you’re never going to get it! ever!”

eddie’s death told richie “this is what you could have had! but no! if only you’d made a move... now the love of your life’s dead, and he died for you. isn’t that cute?”

eddie’s death told richie “you are nothing by yourself. you are made up of pieces of other people. ha! isn’t that funny! trashmouth tozier doesn’t have a personality! trashmouth tozier lost the biggest part of himself! ha! just like that!”

eddie’s death had to happen, but the effect it had on richie was deeply personal.