Mythology Characters
Vocabulary
Tuesdays with Morrie
Symbolism
Literary Devices
100
The main character in this myth demonstrates compassion and helpfulness.
The Firebringer
100
a short saying embodying a general truth or observation
Aphorism
100
This man wrote Tuesdays with Morrie
Mitch Albom
100
This serves as a symbol for Mitch remembering Morrie.
Tape Recorder
100
A direct comparison
metaphor
200
This character from Greek mythology is known for her curiosity and impulsiveness.
Pandora
200
feeling of desire to return to a former time in one's life
Nostalgia
200
This is the school where Morrie teaches.
Brandeis University
200
This serves as a symbol for the circle of life and Morrie battling with ALS.
Pink Hibiscus
200
Ascribing human characteristics to non human things.
Personification
300
This character from Greek mythology would have fared better had he heeded Morrie's words "everything is impermanent"
Narcissus
300
Alienated
Estranged
300
What did Morrie love to do before he got sick?
Dance
300
This serves as a symbol for death.
Morrie's bed
300
Exaggeration
Hyperbole
400
This is the setting of Artemis, Orion, and the Seven Sisters"
The forests of Arcady
400
Influenced or gently urged by flattering
Coaxed
400
Morrie's last name is
Schwartz
400
This serves as a symbol of accepting fate.
Ocean waves
400
"Part of the ocean," he says, "part of the ocean". I watch him breathe, in and out, in and out.
Repetition
500
This character from mythology hears a prophesy that he will be overthrown by his own son.
Cronos
500
Extremely thin and bony
Gaunt
500
This is the reason Morrie decides to hold a living funeral
He wants a chance to say goodbye and hear things his loved ones say.
500
This serves as a symbol for being a part of something bigger.
Ocean Waves
500
"Sometimes he would close his eyes and try to draw the air up into his mouth and nostrils, and it seemed as if he were trying to life an anchor."
Simile
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