Morrie Schwartz
What disease is Morrie dying from?
What is ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)?
What is Mitch’s job when he reconnects with Morrie?
What is a sports journalist?
What does Morrie say people should do with their emotions?
What is experience them fully, then detach?
How many Tuesdays do Mitch and Morrie meet?
What is fourteen?
What major theme is expressed through Morrie’s attitude toward death?
What is acceptance and preparation?
What was Morrie’s profession before he got sick?
What is a sociology professor?
Where did Mitch first meet Morrie?
What is Brandeis University?
According to Morrie, what’s the key to a meaningful life?
What is devoting yourself to loving others and creating something that gives you purpose?
What topic is discussed during their first Tuesday?
What is the world (or catching up on life)?
What is the "tension of opposites"?
What is the constant pull between doing what we want and what we should do?
How does Morrie describe love and relationships?
What is the most important thing in life is to give and receive love?
What instrument does Mitch play?
What is the piano?
What is Morrie’s view on death?
What is that we must learn to die in order to learn how to live?
What physical changes does Mitch notice in Morrie over time?
What is he becomes weaker, more dependent, and eventually loses control of his muscles?
What does food symbolize in the book?
What is comfort, tradition, and connection between Mitch and Morrie?
What was Morrie’s greatest fear about the progression of his disease?
What is becoming completely dependent on others (like being wiped)?
What life event causes Mitch to seek out Morrie again?
What is seeing Morrie on Nightline (a TV interview)?
How does Morrie suggest people deal with regret?
What is by living consciously and being aware of how they’re living each day?
What symbolic act does Mitch perform on the last Tuesday?
What is he holds Morrie and cries (expresses love openly)?
What is symbolized by Morrie’s hibiscus plant?
What is the fragility and beauty of life?
What cultural practice does Morrie suggest America lacks?
What is a culture that values compassion, community, and meaningful connection?
What does Mitch realize he is missing in his life?
What is emotional connection and purpose?
What does Morrie say about forgiveness?
What is it’s important to forgive others and yourself before it’s too late?
What object does Mitch take with him at the end of the book?
What is a briefcase he had once given Morrie, or the lessons he learned?
What is one lesson Morrie teaches about money and materialism?
What is that money can’t buy love, peace, or satisfaction?