Morrie Character Analysis - 786 Words

1. List at least three of Morrie’s aphorisms (sayings). Love is the only rational act, aging isn’t just decay ya know, it’s growth, and love always wins. 2. How or when does Morrie experience any of Kubler-Ross’s five stages of greif? Name at least two examples and explain what stage It is. †¢ Before everyone wakes up, Morrie gets angry and bitter about his ALS. He asks where the fairness is, and cries in disbelief. This is an example of the anger stage of the Kubler-Ross cycle, where an individual will experience frustration and irritation. †¢ Morrie told Mitch that â€Å"When you’re in bed, you’re dying† this was his way of bargaining. As long as Morrie wasn’t in bed, he wasn’t dying. This is an example of the bargaining stage. 3. Notice†¦show more content†¦Notice the words. How do they fit Morrie’s situation? â€Å"I see your face in every flower† and â€Å"Your eyes in stars above† these lyrics relate to Morrie’s situation with the loss of his mother and father. Morrie’s mother died when he was relatively young due to an illness, while his father died after running away from thieves. His memories of them are shallow, but he is able to see their faces in everyday objects, such as flowers and stars. 7. To the very end, Mitch arrives at Morrie’s house with food. Discuss the importance of this ritual. Mitch knows that ALS has taken control over Morrie’s body, hindering his ability to dance. Food, however, is one of Morrie’s favorite hobbies and Mitch brings him it to relive the days of them eating together at Brandeis. 8. Mitch asks Morrie how he would spend a day if for that one day he could have perfect health. What do you think of his response? I believe his response shows his true character. He mentions food being a big factor, having his friends with him, and dancing the night away with his partner. These are the things that Morrie cherished most in his life. 9. Name one scene that is most memorable to you from the movie. 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