How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Fargo.
Quote #4
JERRY: No, I— they don't want— they're just supposed to be dealin' with me, they were real clear. Ya know, they said no one listenin' in, they'll be watchin', ya know. Maybe it's all bull, but like you said, Stan, they're callin' the shots.
One thing Jerry didn't anticipate is how aggressive his father-in-law Wade would be in trying to find his kidnapped daughter. Wade's headstrong attempt to deliver the ransom money is just one of the major ways that Jerry's scheme starts to spiral out of control, another unintended consequence of his choices.
Quote #5
WADE: Damn it! I want to be a part of this thing!
JERRY: No, Wade! They were real clear! They said they'd call tomorrow with instructions and it's gonna be delivered by me alone!
This is just another example of what was noted above. But, it's also important to consider Wade's choices. He wants to take a bigger role in recovering his daughter (can't blame him), yet he can't anticipate that it will get him killed. It's a reckless choice.
Quote #6
[MIKE slides out of his booth to sit next to Marge]
MARGE No, I— Mike—why doncha sit over there, I'd prefer that.
Here's a very small interchange that illustrates how Marge's life is governed by small choices all along the way. She nips a potential problem in the bud by not allowing the situation with Mike to get out of hand.