Book Review: Tuesdays With MorrieI.AuthorWhat do you think is the authors purpose for writing the novel?The book was an idea of Morrie and called it their final thesis and that brought them closer together. I think Morries aphorisms inspired Mitch thats why Mitch wrote the novel.II. Charactersa. MitchFull Name: Mitchell Albom Age: Sex: MaleCivil Status: Married Name of spouse: JanineNo. of Children: 0Occupation: Sports ColumnistHobbies & Interests: Playing the pianoPhilosophy in life: Instead, I buried myself in accomplishments, because with accomplishments, I believed I could control things, I could squeeze in every last piece of happiness before I got sick and died, like my uncle before me, which I figured was my natural fate.b. MorrieFull Name: Morris Schwartz Age:78 Sex: MaleCivil Status: Married Name of spouse: CharlotteNo. of Children:2Occupation: Professor Hobbies & Interests: DancingPhilosophy in life: Life is a series of pull back and forth. You want to do one thing, but you are bound to do something else. Something hurts you, yet you know you should never take anything for granted.III. Plot1. How would you describe the relationship of Mitch and Morrie?Their relationship is not just like the typical relation of a teacher and student, but close friends, or maybe a father and a son; because Morrie said on the Twelfth Tuesday If I could have another son, I would have like it to be you.2. In 3-5 sentences, write about Morries view on the following topics:LifeMany people are wasting their life doing things they think important. But Morrie said we must Devote yourself to loving others. Devote yourself to helping other and doing something that gives you purpose. EmotionsDont cling to things, because everything is impermanent. Take any emotion, but if youre holding back to the emotion you can never detach from it. As Buddhists say all things are impermanent.DeathTo know youre going to die, and to be prepared for it anytime. MorrieBeing prepared is better, so youll be more involved to your life. We must always think that this is our last day, and make every single day your best day; because we dont know when the time is. Fear of AgingMorrie said, As you grow, you learn more. As you go forward, as you get older, you live a better life because of what you have learned. There is appropriate time for everything.Forgiveness Forgiving others is one of the hardest things to do, but should we let that anger be there?Should we just let that pride take you away in forgiving others? Forgive yourself then forgive others before it is too late that we cant do such. RegretsWe all have regrets in life. But what should we do? Should we let our regrets become hindrances? Just live life to the fullest and make every choice of your life meaningful.LoveDeath ends a life, not a relationship I think its theme is not death, but the importance of love. Not just romantic love but love for humanity. Like Morrie in his dying months, he is surrounded by those who have been revoked by his kindness and caring, and it also reminds that the meaning does not end with physical death. We live on hearts and minds of others.Family Family is about, not just love, but letting others know theres someone who is watching out for them. And your family knows who you are; your strengths and weaknesses. Having a family is important, because they are the ones who will not leave you. Unlike friends that would just visit and leave afterwards.MarriageIt is true that couples who are married have problems with it. But in this stage that I learned from the novel was, When youre in it, youll know more about yourself. And respecting each other is important.CultureWe all have different perspective about culture. Is living on with these cultures would help? Of course. But it may also give you regrets in life. The problem is we people are short-sighted; we only see things in peripheral view .We shouldnt let your culture manage us. Get out of the box, make every day the best day in your life as if its your last. Cause its your own journey, these others would just help you on your way to success.3. Give at least 3 significant events in the novel and explain why they are significant. When he was sitting in front of the TV, flipping channels, he heard that his dear professor is sick and dying. And visited him after. That is significant because it is the start of making this novel. When Mitch was on the Plane ride home and he made a small list of questions that he will ask to Morrie. Because those are the topics that Morrie discussed to him to have a meaningful life. Lastly, when Morrie died, he served as a role model for educators to fulfill and give their best in teaching. In some schools, professors were given a Morrie Schwartz Award. This award is given to educators who showed high standard in the field of teaching.

IV. ThemeGive 3 lessons that you have learned from Tuesdays with Morrie. Quote lines from the book to explain your answer.I learned that we must accept the fact that we can die anytime and youll se everything is so different. Learn how to die, and you learn how to live.We must forgive them and dont be mad at them. Because we dont know when the time is.Forgive yourself before you die, then forgive others.

V. Reflection1. Among all the chapters in the book, which chapter made the greatest impact on you? Why?Among all the chapters, the Fourth Tuesday made the greatest impact to me. They talked about death and Morrie said Everyone knows theyre going to die, but nobody believes it We must face the reality that all of us will die, and think that every day is our last day. 2. Give your reaction to the story of Tuesdays with Morrie. How did you feel about the ending?I felt sad yet inspired at the end. Because of the authors close relationship with the teacher, he came up with this inspirational book that changed and will change many lives.