The Fourth Tuesday – The Fifth – Flashcards
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What is the newest addition to Morrie's house when Mitch arrives for fourth Tuesday? How does Mitch react to it?
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an oxygen machine//// He hated the idea of Morrie connected to a machine of any kind, and he tried not to look at it as Morrie spoke.
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*Explain what you think Morrie means by his aphorism, "Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live."
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Accept that everyone will die and you can focus on what is important in life.
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Explain the metaphor, "He (Morrie) was a religious mutt,"
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He was not a "pure" believer in any orthodox sense , sort of a mixture of many beliefs.
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How does Morrie apply the idea "if you accept that you can die at any time" to Mitch's life?
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Morrie explains that Mitch's pressure with work and other things would lessen and he should make time to "spiritually grow"
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Identify Rob and Jon. How do they assist Morrie when they visit Sunday?
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They are Morrie's sons.///// They help Morrie respond to all the letters he is sent as a result of the "Nightline" appearance.
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*Explain Morrie's philosophy about family. What kind of rapport does have with his own family? Explain whether you do or do not agree Morrie's philosophy.
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"The fact is, there is no foundation, no secure ground, upon which people may stand today if it isn't the family.//// Morrie has a loving family that support each other. ///// Your answer agree or disagree.
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What is the "painful price" Morrie must pay for having children?
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Being seperated from them when you die or anytime.
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*Who is Mitch's brother? What is their relationship? Why do you think Mitch includes the flashback about their childhood?
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Peter. ///// They are very different from each other and are seperated by space and emotion. //// Mitch tells his story to show how his story is similar to Morries.
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Prediction: Will Peter allow Mitch to reenter his life?
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