Author: Mitch Albom
Pages: 0-199 (End)Prompts:
1-Explain the aphorism in detail. what was Morrie's main message?
2-Relate the aphorism to a movie, song, historical event, current event, personal experience, etc. and explain in detail how the example you have chosen relates to the aphorism.
3-Evaluate the aphorism by explaining why you agree/disagree with it. Give specific reasons for your position and specific evidence from the text to support your position.
4-Take a picture of your aphorism to use as your graphic.
5-Include your own aphorism regarding life.
Throughout the book Morrie's words have showed us observations embodying general truths, also known as aphorisms. My favorite aphorism is when Morrie says, "Death ends a life, not a relationship." (p.174) In this aphorism Morrie is saying that if someone dies their life is over but the relationships that they had keep on going. In a way he is saying that once someone dies they live on in others hearts and minds. I enjoy thinking about this aphorism because it makes me less afraid of death because I know that I will live on in others hearts and minds.
The aphorism, "Death ends a life, not a relationship" (p.174) reminds me of "Up" the movie by Pete Doctor. The reason I say this is because in the movie the older male character, even after his wife's death cherishes all of her possessions. For example after she is dead he continues his routine like he is still with her. To be more precise, he talks to her photograph and leaves her seat empty when he is drinking coffee in the morning. In other words the husband's wife died but the relationship they had kept going.
I agree with the aphorism, "Death ends a life, not a relationship." (p.174) I say this because even after someone close dies you still can hear the voice in your head and the relationship you have with that person doesn't go away because you still love them. Another reason I agree it's this aphorism I because in book after Morrie (Mitch's very close friend) dies he still goes on and visits his grave to talk to him about what is going on. The exact words Mitch uses are, "I am now his eternal graduate student, coming back every fall, spring, and summer for he same class, over and over." (p. 195) In this quote he is basically saying he will be Morrie's everlasting student and his relationship will go on as he visits him every season (besides winter).
Graphic:
My aphorism: Your thoughts create reality
Example of logic behind my aphorism: If you think you won't make it past try outs then you will probably try less and make the outcome bad but if you're sure that you are going to make it past try outs then you will end up doing your best and succeeding.
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