Morrie
Morrie's last name.
What is "Schwartz"?
Mitch's last name.
What is "Albom"?
Dancing, food, the hibiscus plant, and the briefcase, are all examples of this.
What is "symbol?"
The theme connected to this aphorism:
“Forgive yourself before you die. Then forgive others.” (p. 164)
What is "forgiveness?"
Name the central theme in the novel
What is "the meaning of life"?
Morrie's wife's name.
What is "Charlotte"?
Mitch's wife's name.
What is "Janine"?
"ALS is like a lit candle: it melts your nerves and leaves your body a pile of wax" (p. 9) is an example of this literary device.
What is a "simile"?
What is "a short statement, sometimes humorous, that attempts to state a general principle about human behavior"
The character that overcomes denial, materialistic priorities, fear and accepting mortality.
Mitch
This phrase is what Morrie wants written on his gravestone.
What is "A Teacher to the Last?"
The reason that Mitch continued to bring food.
What is "to keep the tradition"?
"Time itself seemed to be mourning" (p. 167) is an example of this literary device.
What is "Personification"?
The theme connected to this aphorism:
“Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.” (p. 82)
What is fate?
The problem with our society's culture.
What is "greed / wealth / success / materialism "
This was one of the first signs something was wrong with Morrie's health.
What is "he couldn't drive properly"?
Mitch's dream career before he became a sports writer?
What is a "pianist"?
When Mitch thinks back to his time as a college student and tells the story from that point of view, this is an example of this kind of literary device.
What is a "flashback"?
Fill in the blank:
“Death ends a life, not a _____.” (p. 174)
What is "relationship?"
According to Morrie, this transcends all boundaries and creates a fulfilling life.
For this reason, Morrie gave all his male students "A's".
Mitch's brother's name.
What is "Peter"?
"Accept what you are able to do and what you are not able to do." (p. 18) is an example of this literary device.
What is an "aphorism"?
Morrie's new aphorism on the ninth Tuesday.
Both partners must value this the most in their marriage.
What is "believing in the importance of your marriage"?