The one theme that I learned from Morrie in both the movie and the book is love. The love that Morrie has for Mitch, his family, and everyone around him is clearly evident throughout the story. Love is what brings him joy even as he slowly dies and loses control of his own body. It is through love that Morrie is able to accept his death, and that same love lives on even after he dies. Morrie says, "the most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in." He teaches Mitch to make time for those he lacres about while he still can. I agree with Morrie completely. Morrie's lesson in love teaches us all something that we should remember for the rest of our lives.
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The irony between the ending of the "Trial of the Century" and what Morrie was doing at that exact moment is that while most of the world was watching, Morrie was in his study using the bathroom, he didn't care about the verdict. It has a connection to his life because both the trial and his life are ending in the same time frame. It also shows how Morrie doesn't care about a famous trial, he only cares about those that he loves. The 1979 basketball game shows that Morrie has always known what matters most, and it's not winning, it is having fun and loving others.
Marriage Morrie thinks that the kids of today are too selfish to take part in a loving relationship. They don't realize that when you are sick or dying, having someone who will be there for you all night if you can't breathe will help you make you feel much better. Morrie has a few rules about marriage such as; you have to respect the other person, you need to know how to compromise, you have top talk openly, and you have to have a common set of values in life. I agree with him, because if one person thinks that he or she is better than the other, the marriage won't last. the same will happen if the two people can't talk to one another honestly and openly.
In the ninth Tuesday, Morrie and Mitch talk about how love goes on. This hass occured in my family many times. Although my cousins live in Massachusetts, and 2 of my grandparents live in the Philippines, I still love them even while they are gone. Just because someone isn't there with you, it doesn't mean that you can't love them. If that were true, then we wouldn't be able to love our parents while we are spending time with friends, which is definitely not true. I love my family all of the time, even if I only see them a few times a year.
5) How does Mitch feel about his life as it reflects his attitude toward materialism? Mitch puts emphasis on material items instead of what is really important, and sometimes forgets to give what money cannot buy; love, kindness, and time. Mitch is now realizing that after all of the time he spent focusing on money and work, he still has not found true happiness. After thinking about it, i think that Mitch once again notices all of the wonderful things that he has missed out on because he didn't stop for one moment and ask himself, "What do I really hope to achieve in the future?" I think that in this chapter Morrie's lessons are finally sinking in and Mitch is understanding their true meaning. 6) Describe the wealth that surrounds Morrie. To Morrie, it doesn't matter how much money he has in his bank account or if he has the "new thing". He has everything he needs in this house; friendship, love, community, and so on. Morrie knows now more than ever that you don't need at tv, you need food, love, shelter, and clothing. Morrie cares for others and in return they care for him. He gets his greatest satisfaction in "offering others what you have to give." 7) According to the According to the quote on page 129 by Mahatma Gandhi, does one have to die to be reborn? Explain. You don't need to die to be reborn. If you see sleep as an eraser, getting rid of the past day, then waking up is a blank slate. You have another chance to make everything you did wrong right. I think that this quote is important to everyone because you can't dwell on everything in your past, sometimes you just need to start fresh.
I think that Morrie’s and Mitch’s opinions on aging are very different. Morrie sees aging as growth and learning, while Mitch sees it as decay and as a reminder of all the mistakes that he made while he was young. When asked about his opinion on the fear of growing old, Morrie says, “Mitch, I embrace aging.” Morrie doesn’t understand the idolization of youth because he sees so many kids who think of themselves as inadequate and who lack wisdom about everyday life. Mitch envies youth because with every year that he grows older, he is reminded of all of the things that he missed out on when he was young. He regrets not doing things differently when he was younger.
I think that being young is both good and bad. It is good because you don’t have all the responsibilities of being an adult such as going to work, paying taxes, and raising a family. It is also good because you have your whole life ahead of you and you have time to learn from your mistakes and someone will guide you through them. It can also be frustrating to be young because unless you are sixteen years old or older, you cannot drive yourself anywhere, and you don’t have the freedom of making your own money and spending it on what you want. In school, you lack the independence that you get from having your own job because you have less ability to choose what you want to do each day, and you don’t have the option of quitting if you don’t like it. As a kid, your parents can expect a lot from you and you have less control of your life, but it is always nice to have someone holding your hand to get you through the bad times. Being young has its advantages and disadvantages but you should live in the moment because you will never be as young as you are right now. The 1960s had a positive impact on our country, because it encouraged standing up for your beliefs, even if others disagree, and it also gave young adults a chance to make their voice heard by many people at once. Instead of being like everyone else, the 1960s gave everyone a chance to be themselves freely. This also had a positive impact on Morrie because he learned to make peace with everyone, and he also learned to accept others' beliefs.
Do you believe in reincarnation? I ask
"Perhaps." What would you come back as? "If I had a choice, a gazelle" A gazelle? "Yes. So graceful. So fast." A gazelle? Morrie smiles at me. "You think that's strange?" I study his shrunken frame, the loose clothes, the socks-wrapped feet that rest stiffly on foam rubber cushions, unable to move, like a prisoner in leg irons. I picture a gazelle racing across the desert. No, I say. I don't think that's strange at all. I think that Morrie chose to be a gazelle because gazelles are free and they can run very fast. He is stuck in his wheelchair, but he wants to be able to do things for himself. He knows that his life will end this way, he's a prisoner in his own body, but if he could have another chance, he'd like to be something that's wild and free. If I could come back as anything, it would have to be a polar bear. I think that it would be great to be a polar bear because they are free to roam the arctic without any natural enemies, and there aren't too many other animals around. Polar bears also care for their young until they are mature enough to live by themselves in the wild, which I would like, since having a loving family is very important to me. Overall, I think that polar bears have many great qualities that make them a good choice for me. What does family mean to me? My family has to be one of the most important things in my life. When I say family, I don't just mean my mom and dad and cousins, but I mean all of my amazing friends from school, and the teachers that I have grown close to in my past 8 years at AMBS. When I am not with my family, I am either thinking about them, or doing things for them. I love everybody in my life because each and every one of them brings as special quality to our relationship. All of them fit together like puzzle pieces and make a colorful picture that is diverse and beautiful. I think that the first time I realized how important family was to me happened when I was just 9 years old. I had broken my foot before the incident, but I was too young to realize how important family is when you are in need. I was skiing in Vermont when I was hit from behind, fell, and broke my knee. I was more in shock than anything, but afterwards, at home later that week, I think it finally hit me, I couldn't do much by myself anymore. My friends and family were great, helping me with my books and wheelchair. Honestly, I don't know where I would be without all of the help and support that I have received through the breaks and sprains that I seem to get yearly. I guess that what I am trying to say is that you don't realize how important family is until you need them. I am lucky enough to have caring and helpful people in my life, and I am so grateful for that, especially since I seem to need help pretty often.
To me the Quote, "Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live," means many things. For one, it means accepting what will happen and understanding that you only have one chance to live, and that you should live life to the fullest. It also means not trying to avoid death, whether it is yours or someone else's, but understanding that there is nothing that you can do about it. You should always be aware that it is nothing to joke about, but not let it get in the way of your life here on earth. Knowing this, I will always do my best to make myself happy, and will never do anything to physically harm myself or another person. I think that life is a beautiful thing, and we should enjoy the little bit we have left of it.
In my opinion, teaching is like a ripple effect. A teacher with a class of 30 students could inspire just one of them to teach, and the same could happen with that same student in the future, and so on, and the same lessons the first student learned will be passed down from generation to generation. A great teacher will forever be immortal if he or she teaches just one meaningful lesson. One teacher can never know just how influential he or she was because a single lesson could continue to be learned for a hundred years or even more. Tuesdays With Morrie is a perfect example because Morrie's lessons will survive through the book. The teacher doesn't need to be a school teacher, it can be a parent, relative, friend, or even a stranger, because no matter what, something important will be taught, and passed down for a long, long time, touching many lives as it is.
Opinions About Regrets I think that Morrie tries not to have any regrets. He agrees that not everything that we do is right, but you shouldn't dwell on the past, especially while you can change how you are in the present. He thinks that it takes someone else for you to realize that you aren't living your life to the fullest. Morrie said, "You need someone to probe you in that direction. It wont just happen automatically." He knows this better than anyone, because if you know that you are going to die soon, you don't want to worry about what you've already done. I agree with what his opinion on regrets. If you think too much about your mistakes, you won't learn from them, you will just repeat them over and over again. I think that it is good to understand that you aren't perfect, and not every decision that you've made is the best one. Every choice that you've made so far has made you into the person that you are today, and you should embrace that.
Who do I trust? I trust my best friend, Christa, because she has always been there for me in the past, and there's no reason to stop now. She always has my back, and will support me in everything no matter what. One of the many reasons I love her is that I know that she will not only be responsible for her stuff, but she always has my iPhone, money, and whatever else I bring when we are together. If i had to pick one person to save my life, it would be her, because even when we are in arguments, we always end up together at the end. She is strong mentally and physically, and she is the kindest person I know. The person I trust most in the world is my best friend, Christa.
Summary In the chapter: The Second Tuesday, in Tuesdays With Morrie, written by Mitch Albom, Mitch and Morrie talk about feeling sorry for themselves. Mitch decides not to buy a phone, but instead brings food to Morrie's house, because Morrie loves food, and they share it together. Mitch asks Morrie if he ever feels sorry for himself, and that is how they start the conversation about self-pity. Morrie says that you shouldn't feel sorry for yourself too much, because someone always has it worse than you. I agree with Morrie's opinion, because no good comes from being depressed. I connected to this part of the book because I always hurt myself, but I always realize that if I just find the good in it, I will be much happier. Their conversation ends when Mitch has to help Morrie into his chair, and he realizes that the two are running out of time together. I think that by the end of this chapter, Mitch and Morrie both learn to appreciate what they have now, because nothing lasts forever.
Syrian Catholics I chose the Syrian Catholics because they are being persecuted for their beliefs. I am fortunate enough to live in a country where I am able to express my religion freely, while others are dying because of a simple disagreement. It's sad to think that some people can't even say what they believe just because someone thinks that they are wrong. It's hard to imagine that across the world, many people, including priests, men, and women are getting executed just for professing their faith openly. I feel so bad for these people because I am able to enjoy my life while they live in constant fear and insecurity. For all I know, these Catholics are being murdered by the dozens while I complain about religion class. Just thinking about all of the things in the world that I take for granted, and even complain about, makes me feel ungrateful. God gave me a wonderful life, and I haven't stopped once today to thank him, but adults and children just like me are being persecuted for believing in God. Sometimes I guess we just forget to be thankful for all that we have in life.
If someone were to ask me what my view of the world is, I would have two answers. My first answer would be beautiful. From the palm trees in California to the glaciers in Antarctica, I think that all nature is mesmerizing. My second answer would be that the world is disappointing. Based on what I see on the news every day, I think that us humans are ruining our own lives mentally, physically, and spiritually. We care more about what happened to the balls in a semi-final football game than the fact that another country just experienced a traumatic earthquake that devastated the lives of thousands. I would be a hypocrite if I didn't admit that sometimes I forget what is really important. But lately, I feel like every news source that I find is talking about some terrible thing that a cop did. No matter who is to blame, somebody did something wrong, but I don't feel like it deserves national broadcasting. I'm sure some people would disagree, but it seems to me like private matters that should be handled in such a way. Across the world, ISIS is blowing up hundreds of people and diseases are taking the lives of millions of Africans, yet we remain untouched my the atrocities. But something bad happens to a movie star, and the whole world stops to look. Overall, I feel like our priorities are wrong. I wish that when I turned on my TV, I would see inspirational stories and happy stories instead of celebrity gossip and what's going on with so-and-so. I know that I won't be able to change the world, but I can always change myself, and I will always strive to be a better person.
Mitch1) Regretful:
-Page 33 (The Classroom)
2) Unsatisfied: He works and works, yet feels lost and empty.
3) Hard-working:
Morrie1) Humble:
2) Giving: Even as he was dying, he made time for others.
3) Happy: Before the illness, Morrie would often be seen dancing and smiling. Now with the illness, he finds happiness in helping others and shows great passion about everything.
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