Humans are moviated by concrete and abstract things. Rick shows this trait when Rick discusses with Arnie about going to Parma for 2000 euros a month. Rick doesn’t go to Parma for the money, but for the abstract images Arnie puts into his head, such as cheerleaders and glory.

           Human behavior is predicable. Rick’s actions and thoughts become very predicable after reading a couple of chapters. Rick is a snobby quarterback who wants “one-nighters,” so it’s no suprise when he makes faces at Gabrella on page 144, which says, “Rick couldn’t keep his eyes off of her” (Grisham 144).

           Human nature can change. Rick is a perfect example of this truth at the beginning of the book. He thought, just after he had blown the AFC Championship Game, that a NFL team would be dying to have “God’s gift to football.” Then, by the end of the novel, he has settled down and learned a little humility, which he shows when Livvy ask about him being a stud quarterback. Rick replies with, “I’m just the quarterback for now” (223).