Morrie thinks that money is a substitute for love. Society wants money as a way to feel temporary love. Morrie feels that these substitutes never fully replace the actual thing. He says society is brainwashing people into thinking more is good. Morrie knows that more will just leave you feeling even more empty. To Morrie, true wealth is the relationships and love you have in your life. Mitch views Morrie as wealthy after learning this concept. Morrie has people who love him dearly and lives in a home full of love. If people devout themselves to love, the community, and doing things of purpose the void will be filled. True wealth originates in the things that come back from what was given. Morrie feels status will get you no where. The rich will continue to look down and the poor will continue to envy the well off. Ultimately Morrie is teaching that money is not a replacement for love. I would tell Morrie that his favorite poet's take on humans is very accurate. The human race has more control over itself than any other species. Humans alone decide their fate. We make our own decisions which can lead to our demise. Humans are able to put their fate in jeopardy with their actions. Most species' fate is predetermined and their outcome is not up to them. The fate of an individual human is decided by the person. Humans are the masters of their own destinies. W.H. Auden's quote accurately depicts humans' choice. Humans decide their own outcome.
1. In the eighth Tuesday Morrie gives his opinion on money and happiness. Morrie says, "money is not a substitute for tenderness and power is nor a substitute for tenderness". Morrie explained that neither money nor power will give you the feeling you're looking for, no matter how much you have. He believes that money can not but I love and happiness. Mitch noticed that when Morrie did not buy anything new in the past couple of years that was strange. Then Mitch thought how happy loving and caring Morrie is. Morrie is trying to teach Mitch that he doesn't need to worry about money and to start worrying about love and happiness.
2. I interpret this quote as if you've done something wrong or something that you regret, you go to bed and when you wake up it's a new day, a fresh start. In Morries case this quote would not suit him. His disease cannot just be taken away the next morning. I do not agree with this quote. You still have to face consequences of the wrongdoing,or you still might regret what you've done.
Question 1: In The Eighth Tuesday, Morrie teaches Mitch about money and greed. He explains to Mitch that today's society is obsessed in wealth and that "more is good." This disturbs Morrie because people can no longer realize how to live a happy life. Through his experience, Morrie has concluded that the reason for excessive human greed is a loss of love. Humans need love and, when they do not receive it, turn to materialistic things for comfort. He does not believe that "stuff" is a substitute for love. Morrie then goes on to tell Mitch that giving what you have is what makes people happy. Giving time to people that need love and compassion is what humans really need in their life. Morrie believes that when you are about to die or dying, money and wealth does not matter, only how you lived your life does. Question 2: Morrie's favorite poet was W.H. Auden. In order to answer the question, I had to research some of Auden's other poems. The poem I found that answers this question correctly is As I Walked Out One Evening. This poems shows that Auden has generally the same thoughts about humanity as Morrie. I would tell Morrie that, like himself, Auden emphasizes that love is a strong human emotion that binds people together in an amazing way. I would also tell Morrie that this poet sees time differently, though, that him. Auden sees time as a bad thing that separates people forever. Morrie may be a little angry about that, but I believe he would accept that, but keep his own opinions. Finally, Auden believes that humans are generally not good. Morrie differs in this opinion. Morrie believes that humans are good-natured, but are negatively influenced by society. This is what I would tell Morrie about his favorite poet, W. H. Auden.
Morrie believes that our society brainwashes us and makes it impossible to tell the difference between what we want and what we need. He says that "people are so hungry for love" that they accept a substitute which is money. However, money cannot replace those true emotions of tenderness, love, and companionship.
Honestly, I would ask him what on earth Auden is trying to say here. I think this quote means that "Fate", or in other words death, comes to every living thing, but you alone are in control of what happens to you. Still I don't think I completely get it an since Morrie loves Auden so much he could tell me what I'm missing.
Whenever Morrie talks about money in the Eighth Tuesday he pertains to say that people in this generation are brain washed by money and that is all they are focused on. He claims that they have lost sight on what's important such as being happy and having family. However all people seem to think is that the more money you make the more happier you will be. He would say that people are more brainwashed then anything, things used to be more simple in the past and your focuses were different. Now all they are focused on is moneyl
morries lesson is about spending money on things you don't need. He talks about how people fall in love with material things that they don't need and make these thing a substitute for love and tenderness.
I would ask hi what it meant because I don't understand the quote.
In The Eight Tuesday, Morrie teaches Mitch a lesson about money. Morrie says, "We put our values in the wrong things", meaning we value money as a country over anything else. Morrie then goes on saying that the country is brainwashing us to think more is good. Morrie believes the country repeats ideas, "Owning things is good. More money is good. More property is good. More commercialism is good. more is good. More is good." Morrie also explains that "Money is not a substitute for tenderness". Lastly, Morrie says that as a country we don't know the difference between what we want and need. He says, "You need food, you want a chocolate sundae.", and to stop kidding yourself. Money doesn't satisfy you, offering your time to others will.
Morrie's favorite poet wrote, "Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardizes itself." I would have to agree with this. In our world, there is constant competition, between our species and others, between different species, and among all humans. Many species' fates are et usually at the hands of our species. Although if you look at the human species, we are constantly fighting. We have separated into hundreds of groups, our countries. Everyday multiple humans will die because of other humans. The human species jeapordizes itself through its violence towards itself. Our factions will never all get along, there will always be wars, violence, until the race is gone completely. The human species jeapordizes itself.
Morrie's lesson in "The Eighth Tuesday" was about how money brainwashes society to think that we need more and more of it even though its a materialistic thing. We need money because we want status and envy of others. We really don't need but want the biggest house and the nicest car and clothes. We are so blinded by money that we think we need this things to survive but we don't. Take Morrie for example he hasn't bought anything in years when we can't go 2 months without buying the latest gadget or toy. Morrie would say that he agrees with him completely. Morrie goes to bed every night and wakes up a new person. He has some new limitation and some new signs that the disease is closer to totally destroying his body. So he is reborn in some cases. That is why Morrie would agree.
Morrie's lesson in this chapter is to understand the difference between wants and needs. Also, he teaches us that in the end, material items are not what brings us love and happiness. Morrie explains how this generation of people wants more and more. They want the best of the best, and they think that they need these items in order to be happy. However, Morrie knows that money and materials aren't what make you happy. In the end, the newest car or phone aren't going to matter to you. What people give you and what you give them, such as their stories about life or experiences that they have had, will be what brings joy to your life.
I would tell Morrie that W. H. Auden's poem is a very good take on humans. This poem explains how we have the ability to choose when to take risks and put ourselves in jeopardy or when to sit back and wait things out. Also, you are a threat to yourself by the choices you make. This has a good understanding of how "fate" can destroy a group of people, but you are the one putting yourself in the dangerous situation because you have control over your actions.
Morrie explains that power and money will never give the feeling of satisfactory. Morrie says, "Money is not a substitute for tenderness and power is nor a substitute for tenderness." He believes that money can not buy happiness. Morrie is trying to teach Mitch that love and happiness are more important than money. Morrie's favorite poet's take on humans means that everyday is a new day. If there is something you are not proud of, there is always time to fix it. I don't agree with this quote. Everything is hard to fix that easy, and consequences may have to be dealt with.
Morrie's lesson about money was simple. Money is not a substitute for valuable things such as love, gentleness, tenderness or companionship. Simple does not mean the same as easy. Simple in Morrie's lesson means the capability to happiness without money is not complex. Easy would mean the process is not difficult or challenging. Morrie tells Mitch ,"We've got a form of brainwashing going on in our country." He explains that more material items will not diminish the feeling Morrie has as he is dying. "I can tell you, as I', sitting here dying, when you most need it, neither money nor power will give you the feeling you're looking for. . ."
I would tell Morrie that his favorite poet was correct about humans. The poet explains that all species surrender to fate and death. Humans, on the other hand, jeopardize, or create their own failing fate. Morrie explained a majority of people go with what society tells them is good. In The Eight Tuesday, Morrie says that people think more of money, power and stuff will make them happy, but he disagrees. Now that Morrie is dying, he can no longer hold onto materialistic things to comfort him.
Morrie explains that people often purchase material items to replace sentimental needs. He says wealth will never be able to provide the same feeling as love, compassion, and attention. Overall, Morrie firmly believes in the saying, "Money can't buy happiness". I would say that I agree with what is being said. Our human decisions impact the rest of our lives, therefore taking risks and jeopardizing ourselves. We are able to control our situation in some way by the decisions we make. Other species, like animals, lives depend on fate.
Morrie's lesson in "The Eighth Tuesday" about money refers to how society's values focus on the wrong things. Morrie's character tends to argue against popular culture beliefs, so he believes money is not the answer to happiness. He believes that people are not happy with their materialistic lives, but rather they are satisfied by contributing love and fulfilling purpose. Morrie thinks that this contribution is respected, and when a person earns respect that's what examples one's happiness, and status is pointless since there will always be envy and pity.
To Morrie's favorite poet's take on humans, I would agree that one of us has the chance of making a decision that could ruin the rest of us. One decision could create the slippery slope for humanity. For instance, a plague could spread through the air and wipe out a continent. Or nuclear bombing gives off radiation causing cancer and devastating a nation. So this implies that we are thoughtless and therefore reckless.
In the chapter, Morrie explains his view of money. He talks about how today's society has made it hard to differentiate between what we need and what we want. He also talks about how people minor current society try to substitute money for love. However, money can never be a substitute for love.
Even though I cannot completely grasp the poet's take on humans, Morrie would understand. I would ask Morrie the meaning of this phrase, and also why it is the case.
In, “The Eighth Tuesday,” Morrie discusses money with Mitch. In this chapter Morrie said, “Money is not a substitute for tenderness… neither money nor power will give you the feeling you’re looking for.” This means that money can't buy you happiness. People are so hungry for love that they use money to substitute material things for real love.
I would agree with W.H. Auden’s take on humans. I think that it is true that the only real danger to man is himself. Man has more control over his fate than any other species whether that’s a good or bad thing.
1.) Morrie reads Mitch a quote out of the newspaper by billionaire Ted Turner. Morrie explains toMitch again that he should not put much value on materialistic items because they can lead to disappointment. An acapella group comes to visit Morrie. He reveals that our culture has made it our social norms to have material wealth and the culture has brainwashed us to believe money can be replaced with love leaving us unsatisfied if we do not have materialistic items. Mitch notices that Morries house is covered in beautiful materials and love. Morries then tells Mitch it is more important to give up yourself and your time rather than your money. Giving up your own time love and generosity is much more appreciated than other money. Mitch shares that he realizes he can no longer find happiness in money.
2.) I think his take on humans is correct. Morries favorite poems explains that we have our own control over what we do in our life. Which, i believe is true. You are responsible for your own fate at the end. The author compares us to other species. The things around other species determines their outcome through their life. As humans we make our own decisions and create our own danger. So, I would say to Morrie that I agree with his favorite poet and his take on death and life is right. We control our own outcomes.
1. Morrie's lesson about money is that money can not buy you satisfaction. Society tells you need to buy the biggest, the newest, and the best of everything. Morrie disagrees and thinks buying something to maintain a status is pointless. He thinks this because he says those above you will always look down on you and those below you will always envy you. Money can buy materialistic things but that does not mean you will be satisfied. Morrie believes satisfaction comes from interaction with other humans. Giving time to others and sharing something with them like a story, a game of cards, or teaching someone to do something. This gives us, as humans, satisfaction because it makes us feel like we are needed or have a purpose. We feel as if people need us to stay happy so we then feel satisfied with ourselves. 2. I would tell Morrie's favorite poet I agree with is take on humans. Humans are the only species on earth that kills one anther so much through accidents, intentional killing, or war. We destroy our own species like no other animal does. Today we are constantly fighting within our species, there's been civil wars, wars against terrorism, and riots. "Fate succumbs many species" this means that multiple species have vanished simply because they are unfit to survive in the world anymore. "One alone jepordises itself" this applies to humans because we have the ability through or technological advancements to survive anywhere we want or do what we want but we still fights one anther. Also we are the only species to destroy our own environment like we do through things such as pollution or deforestation.
To paraphrase Morrie's lesson about money, Morrie explains to Mitch that culture emphasizes that "more is better," and because of this, people believe that gaining more material things will satisfy them and their thirst for love and acceptance. However, materialism is a poor substitute for real emotion and results in unhappiness. "...neither money nor power will give you the feeling you're looking for, no matter how much of them you have." Morrie additionally points out that there is a large difference between what people want versus what people need and that these two concepts are often confused. People do not need more than what is required to survive. Instead of money, what satisfies is the giving of oneself to others. To worry about pleasing the people at the top will not change their perspective; similarly, bragging to the ones at the bottom only brings jealousy. Ultimately, devoting oneself to others and acting from the heart will bring joy and satisfaction.
Morrie's favorite poet, W. H. Auden, writes, "Fate succumbs/many a species: one alone/jeopardises itself." I would explain to Morrie that I believe these lines mean that most species on the earth do not determine their own futures. Rather, their fates are decided by circumstances created by the environment and other species. However, the "one" species the poet refers to is humans. Humans, contrastingly, do affect their own future and the outcome of the species. This analysis can be related to the chapter centered on the concept of money. Humans, who have so effectively drilled the importance of money into each individual's values, could potentially corrupt everyone's minds to such an extent that this glorification and craving of money could thrust the entire human race into mental decline, in the absence of the giving of oneself and real love.
Morrie portrays a clear lesson about money and materialistic ideas in "The Eighth Tuesday." To answer to commonly used cliché Morrie doesn't believe money can buy happiness and doesn't believe they are linked at all. Morrie's lesson is that materialistic things are no substitutes to compassion and love. Also, that in the end in the brink of death nothing of power and nothing of monetary value can make you wealthy. He believes that if you surround yourself with loving people, family, and your fellow friends and collegues you can truly become wealthy. For example, Morrie is slowly withering away and nothing materialistic is making him happy or giving him a reason to hold on and live. What is giving him the strength to keep fighting and not to give up is that he wants to hold on to his family and all the other people surrounding him giving him compassion, love, and support.
I would tell Morrie that I absolutely agree with his favorite poet. Morrie's favorite poet's take on humans is that you have control over most situations and you can choose with your brain when to take risks or to put yourself in jeopardy. This is one hundred percent true in life, because if you stay away from bad decisions and bad choices you are able to avoid risk. Also we have the ability to choose what we do giving us a complete rule over ourselves allowing us to stay safe and be smart, or to succumb to risk and deal with the consequences. This is a correct generalization about humans, because no one has the ability over us to put ourselves at risk or in jeopardy.
In The Eighth Tuesday, Morrie teaches Mitch about money. His ultimate goal in this was to show Mitch that even though society portrays money as being equivalent to happiness, it will only bring satisfaction. The difference between true happiness and satisfaction is that one can be bought and the other is felt within the heart. He tells him that the main reason we think we need money is to impress others.However, those with higher statuses will still look down upon you and those with lower statuses will still envy you. He says that you can't take material things to the grave and that your state of being is the only thing that really matters in the end. Today's society is still the same way, teaching us that money equals happiness, and Morrie's lesson puts a new perspective on life. Morrie's favotie poet, W. H. Auden, said that "Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardizes itself." The poet is trying to say that the lives of all but one species is determined by fate. That one species that, to an extent, gets to choose its own destiny is the human race. I would tell Morrie that I agree with this take on humans. A general rule of life is that we get out what we put in. We take risks that jeopardize our own lives based on the assumption that said risks will end safely. This is a similar philosophy to that of Morrie in he sense that humans are a unique species. We are responsible for ourselves and often jeopardize our own race based solely on the risks and opportunities we choose to take.
The lesson that Morrie is teaching Mitch in "The Eight Tuesday" is that money cannot buy happiness. Morrie teaches Mitch that he should not put value in material things because love cannot be replaced with money. If he tries to do this, it will result in him feeling unfulfilled. He should instead value the simple pleasures in life. True wealth is not what you can purchase, but what you can give away from your heart.
I would say that W.H. Auden is correct about his take on humans. His quote, "Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardises itself" means that all species on earth are destined to life or death by a matter of luck. However, the human species is the only ones that have some control over our fate. We are the only species that have come up with ways to live longer and if desired, to die faster.
Morrie’s views on money suggest that he thinks money is useless and people are too worried about money. Morrie says that people should give to others, emotionally, not finically. This shows that Morrie himself does not care about money or possessions, and he wants people to care for him as he cares for them. Morrie says that objects are not important nor status in the world because someone will always be above and below you. Morrie’s favorite poet suggest that humans destroy themselves. Fate may kill or “succumb” a species, but individuals are responsible for themselves. I completely agree with what the poet is saying. People have control over their choices, but they are influenced by society and friends. If I were to talk to Morrie, I would tell him I agree and say that I think people make choices for the wrong reasons because people listen to media and society instead of thinking for themselves.
Morrie's lesson about money is that people have become so brainwashed that money is the key to a happy life that they don't realize the greatest wealth is love. People have the idea stuck in their heads that the more they have the better. The more money they have, they more stuff they can buy. Those people purchase those material things to substitute the love they crave. Money doesn't give you that tenderness that love can. As Morrie explains this, Mitch realizes that Morrie is surrounded by the wealth. Morrie's money is rapidly depleting even though he hasn't bought anyhting new in years, he is surrounded by a tremendous amount of love and friendships that his family and friends give him. The amount of money you have doesn't matter, but it's the love you surround yourself with means the most in life. I would say to Morrie that I agree with the poet's take on human. Many species don't have a choosing of how they die, but man is one of the only species that can choose their downfall. Certain species, such as dinosaurs, became extinct after a series of natural diasters, events that they had no control over. Factors such as war and dieases are a way of man to destory itself. Humans have control over whether to go to war or to cure a diease. If we don't we are essentially killing overselves by our own choosing. Fate is the way many species are destoryed, but man is the one that can create it's own demise.
Morrie's lesson in The Eighth Tuesday is simply how money is not what defines you as a person. Morrie tells Mitch that life is not about having the biggest house of owning the newest sports car, but opening up your heart and loving others. Morrie's house is wealthy (certainly not from money because of all the medical equipment he is paying for) with love and compassion that has come with his illness.
I would tell Morrie that his favorite poet's take on humans is a bit odd, I do not think the reaction to absence of love is loving human relationships because I believe that is one is lacking love then they tend to shut people out rather than love human relationships.
Morrie is saying that Money cannot substitute love. Money cannot give you a hug like a person can. Money can't give you the feeling of tenderness and comfort. Morrie also refers to our culture as being way to focused on having more, that they are so blind to realize that money, power and materialistic things are not important as we make them out out to be. I would say to Morrie about his favorite poet's take on humans, that I don't really agree with it. I personally do not believe in fate itself. I do believe that One person can mess up their life by themselves.
In "The Eighth Tuesday", Morrie teaches Mitch the reasons for society's love of materialistic objects. Morrie tells Mitch that society brainwashes people by repeating certain ideas so much that people become focused on those instead of what is really important. For example, Morrie says that the idea of "more is good" is repeated to people so often that they have become obsessed with it and are focusing on materialistic objects. Morrie then proceeds to explain that people need to learn to focus on what is truly necessary in leading a meaningful life.
I would tell Morrie that W. H. Auden's take on humans is correct. Auden is correct because he is saying that the only threat humans have is themselves. This is true in multiple ways. Humans can destroy themselves over greed and envy of each other, or simply due to war of any kind. In society today, people are so obsessed with being better than those around them that they refuse to acknowledge the important issues in the world.
Morrie's lesson in The Eight Tuesday about money talks about how Today's society brainwashed people into thinking that money is good, the more the better. But that's not true, Morrie says that these people are hungry for love and just accepting a substitute. He says that when you are dying, neither money nor power will give you that complete feeling. So in retro spect, money is NOT a replacement for love.
I like the poem. It gives you an overlook on what humans are really like. "Fate succumbs/ many a species..." this is showing us that us as a whole species are succumbs. Maybe there are a few truly good people in the world, but overall, we are succumbs. "one alone/ jeopardizes itself." this means that one person could bring the whole species to its knees. The actions of one individual could be the end for the human race.
Morrie's lesson on money is that in society it is proceeded that more is better, and it is brainwashing people into believing this. Morrie expresses that as a dying man, money doesn't give a person a sense of security when realizing one's days are coming to an end. Money isn't a satification for people, giving time to others is.
The poet's view can be seen different then others views, but Morrie enjoys him because of this different take. Morrie is all about seeing things from how others might not, and seeing things for how they are.
Morrie's lesson in the 8th Tuesday is that people today try to fill their lack of love with material items. They are only worried about being rich with money, when the only thing they should want to be rich with is being surrounded by people who love and care for you. I would say to Morrie that his favorite poet's take on humanity is correct. he poet is saying that each individual is responsible for their own fate and no one can change that but them.
In The Eighth Tuesday, Morrie tells Albom how insignificant money and material items really are compared to love. Although our society brainwashes us and tells us how important it is to have more tangible items, Morrie believes that our values have been distorted. Morrie's favorite poet, W. H. Auden, implies that humans are the only species who jeopardizes themselves. I would tell Morrie how intriguing these lines are. Man is the "superior race," in that we have philosophy and higher developed brains. However, in modern day society those things have become almost a disadvantage. We spend a lot of time worrying. We worry about our financial situations, our educations, ageing, and we worry about others. If we weren't able to think so deeply, we wouldn't be able to worry and we wouldn't be as prone to mental stress as we currently are. The fate of humans is worry, and because of worry we jeopardize our own well-being and therefore the well-being of those surrounding us.
Morrie explains that money is not the most important thing in life. He says that when you are old and dying you realize that love and support are the most important. Morrie states that money and power aren't substitutes for tenderness. He also says that neither money nor power will give you the feeling you are looking for when you need it the most as you are dying. His take on humans is true. Morrie's favorite poet is expressing that humans give into death more when they are alone. Almost saying, death comes quicker to humans if they are alone. In that case, Morrie has the same perspective as his favorite author. Morrie says he needs friends and people to talk to so he has the love and support. Without that he would be dead because he wouldn't have anybody or anything.
Morrries lesson about money in the Eighth Tuesday is talking about how money ismt the only reason to be happy.He basically talks about how giving your time to people can mean so much more then money. Morrie talks about how he is good story teller and how he has a gift and should use it to tell stories at a retirement home. When Morries reads about his favorite poet takes on humans he means he's talking about us as a species becomes one. As fate succumbs that is when we become one and people who work together to make people happy and we don't need money for them to be happy. Basically morrie is saying he doesn't need money to be happy or having money to be able to accomplish something and or to feel like you have a good quality.
In 'The Eighth Tuesday', Morrie explains to Mitch how unimportant money is in our lives. He believes that they are seeking love and are willing to buy materialistic items to substitute the love they really need. He says people don't get satisfaction from those things you can buy and they end up having a bigger void for what they are actually lacking.
I would tell Morrie that I agree and support his favorite poet's take on humans. So many people are caught up in the big picture and materialistic things that they forget what's truly important in order to live life to the fullest. Family will always be there for you, while friends are there most of the time. This emptiness that needs to be filled in everyone is through the love of these people they love. Once this is fulfilled, lives can be lived to the fullest.
Morrie believes that money isn't what causes you to be happy. He believes that giving to others is what makes people happy. People think that if you get different things you want you will be happy. The things you get, however, are just so you have status in society. The power you get is what you think will make you happy, but power will never allow you to ever feel truly happy.
If I were to speak to Morrie about his favorite poet's take on humans I would most likely tell Morrie how I agree with the poet. I believe that humans can make decision, however, other species such as animals don't have that decision. These other species have to follow what fate desires for them.
Morrie's lesson in The Eighth Tuesday explains how you con not replace love with money or power. Money is not a substitute for human affection and too many people these days think that it is. When you really need to feel cared for, your loved ones will be there, money won't be. He also explains how people confuse what they want with what they need. People think they need money when it's really just what they want. People need affection and love from other people, not inanimate objects that occupy your spare time.
Morrie's favorite poet explains that every day is a new day that you should focus on, and that you shouldn't dread the past. I would say that you should live each day with a purpose, but you can't forget about the past. The makes you who you are today and it shapes the world around you.
In the chapter, Morrie explains his view of money. He talks about how today's society has made it hard to differentiate between what we need and what we want. He also talks about how people minor current society try to substitute money for love. However, money can never be a substitute for love. Even though I cannot completely grasp the poet's take on humans, Morrie would understand. I would ask Morrie the meaning of this phrase, and also why it is the case.
Morries's lesson is that money cannot replace human affections. People always confuse what they want and what they need too much.They believe that they need money to be happy but all they really need is love. I would tell Morie that his favorite poet's take on humans is very agreeable. To full fill the absense of love, is to love your human relationships. People do not need a love relationship to be happy but they just need to love the relationships that they already have. Friendship is just as loving as marriage if you realise what you really have.
Morrie simply explains to Mitch: Love trumps all. Morrie says that money is meaningless in life. Trying to get the 'newest toys' and 'biggest houses' is completely pointless. Having those things won't show the wealthy people you’re on their level or the poor how cool you are. The wealthy will still look down on you and the poor will envy you. The only way to live a meaningful life with you on the same level as everyone else is to put love above all material things. When you get to be as sick as Morrie, material things won't be there for you. Your wealth won't be measured by what you have rather it will be measured be the amount of love that surrounds you and that you give. This is how it should be Morrie says. Sadly, popular culture beats into our heads: "The more, the better."
Morrie's favorite poet, W. H. Auden, is quoted by saying: "Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardises itself." at the end of chapter seven. Auden is saying that fate, good or bad luck, usually determines the outcome for all species except one: humans. Auden's take on humans is that we destroy ourselves as a society. We pride ourselves in stupid things like money, fame, power; insert other items that popular culture hypes over, that ultimately chooses our fate. We jump on the bandwagon, show off our wealth, and take unnecessary risks for what? Just to be another blip on the radar that is only remembered and cared about for a short period of time? Auden thinks of us as a heartless, uncompassionate, unloving species that only cares about our social status instead of the things that matter. We doom ourselves and seal our fate everyday we live these meaningless lives.
Morrie's attitude towards money is that culture tries to brainwash people that having things means that you will have a fulfilling life. There are several passages in this chapter that explains Morrie's dislike for the way that money is becoming a substitute for love. Morrie himself has not bought anything new because he does not feel the need to purchase anything because he knows is is dying. Morrie explains how he believes that people are confused between what they need and what they want.
I would say that this poem is moving and empowering in a way of motivation one's self to make their life great or not so great. Good or bad luck determines the life or death of most animals and plants on earth. A person has some control over their own situation because he or she can choose with their logic when to take risks, or to put their life in jeopardy. The person alone can jeopardize themselves by risk, not safety. Overall, I would say that this is real in a sense of determining whether a person's life will be good or bad.
The eighth Tuesday was spent talking about how you should not put value in materials, but you should by live. Mitch notices Morries wealthy house with many objects, but then comes to realize that is not money that makes these things, it is love. Morries favorite poet teaches Mitch a lot of lessons. He thinks that love is the essence in all humans. He thinks that without finding love, you can not have fulfillment. This poet treasures the ability that humans need live. Without finding love, people become depressed no matter the money they have or materials.
In "The Eighth Tuesday", Morrie teaches Mitch about money. Morrie says that money and the pursuit of power is no replacement for love in your life. Morrie also says that giving is the best gift you can give someone. He also mentions that people buy all the newest gadgets and expect some sort of reward for doing so. But Morrie says that buying all the newest toys will never lead you to happiness because you cannot replace material things for love and compassion.
Morries favorite poet W.H. Auden says, "in the absence of love,there is a void that can be filled by only loving relationships". This poet most likely believes that all humans have the ability to love. He also most likely believes that loving people is the most important act you can do in your life. He would think this because he states that even whenever love is not available, you cannot replace it with anything else but love.
Morrie's lesson was describing money. He explained how in the end of his time, even ours, money won't matter. This means that you could have all the money in the world, but it wont make a difference when you're dying because you can't do anything with it. He also stated that giving it away makes all the difference and it is much better than earning money. He says that todays society is all about earning more, earning more money, a better house, a better car. But he says that you don't really need all of those things. Mitch didn't say anything or look at him because he knew that he was guilty of all the things that Morrie said. This is what Morries lesson was on the Eighth Tuesday
Morrie and his favorite poet's take on humans was that everyone is responsible for their own fate, that everyone is going to die. However, it means that you have a choice. Whether you let yourself die, or you do something about it and live it to the most that you can. Therefore, this is one of the reasons why this quote is one of Morries favorites and what its take on humans is about
Morrie's lesson in The Eighth Tuesday about money is that you cannot substitute money for love or for a sense of comradeship. Money cannot buy happiness, but the love from family and friends can make you happy. Morrie continues to explain to Mitch the simple pleasures of life such as singing, laughing, and dancing. Morrie believes that people are being brainwashed into thinking more money, more property, more mercialism, and owning more things is good. However, us humans often forget what is really important to our lives. Therefore, Morrie is trying to explain to Mitch that he needs to build a family and stay in touch with his loved ones to live a happy life.
I would say that Mitch's favorite poet's take on humans is relatable and true. "Fate succumbs/ any a species: one alone/ jeopardizes itself." This quote explains that the individual alone is responsible for their fate or end, however, everyone together unites a stronger more loving family. Therefore, this quote explains that you need loved ones in your life and also to remember what is really important to live a happy life.
Morrie’s lesson on money describes why it should not be the sole focus of someone’s life. Morrie explains that “Money is not a substitute for tenderness.” He is not saying that money should not be sought after at all, because it is needed for life. Although he is saying that if you lock into only money. When you end up like Morrie on your death bed, your going to die a painful death, because you won’t have anyone to love. Because no matter how much money you have, money cannot buy love.
The quote “Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardizes itself” by W. H. Auden (Morrie’s favorite poet) describes how humans are unlike any other species. If Morrie could say something to Auden. He would probably say, “Because we are different, we are a successful species.” He would later go onto explain why Morrie thinks that since he is different from society in terms of his thoughts and actions, he is successful. Morrie wouldn’t mean by making the most money, or by having the best job, but because he is happy. Morrie’s definition of success is based on how much love he can give and receive, not how much money or fame, or riches he has. This is seen through his multiple attempts to instill views against materialism in Mitch, and his love for people.
In the eighth Tuesday Morrie teaches Mitch a lesson about money. The main point of Morrie's lesson is that there is a large difference between what you actually need and what you want. You can live without a the latest phone. But you can't live without food. Morrie states that we have been brainwashed to the point where more is good. More money, more toys, more friends, more is better. This "brainwashing" has caused us to forget what is really important in life. What's important in life is satisfaction. You get satisfaction from material things but only for so long. Helping people on the other hand and using your knowledge give you more and longer lasting satisfaction.
Morrie's favorite poet appears to feel that people unlike any other species are jeopardizing them self. I would tell Morrie that the poet has no confidence in the human nature and that the poet is able to tell the truth and how it actually is without holding back. But I agree with poet. No other species has the power on it's own to hurt it's future like humans can.
Morries lesson in the eigth tuesday about money is that it doesnt matter. You dont need money to be happy, although modern day american culture suggests you do. If you follow your dreams and persue them fully, then you will have eternal happiness. Morrie is trying to get Mitch to understand. I think that Morrie has known all along about Mitch and his real life he's living. He is just waiting for Mitch to finally admit to himself that he has not fullfilled his dream and became consumed wwith the idea that money equals happiness. Morrie is simply trying to tell Mitch that money is not the most important thing in life.
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Morries favorite poet basically says if we dont love one another we will die. I would tell Morrie that this is not entirely true. Yes loving each other and getting along or important, but it doesnt always work the way it should. This fast paced american culture we live in forces us to put work, money, and our social status over loving other people. It is impossible for everyone to get along. There are so many different personalities that eventually people are gonna clash. People are not all gonna agree and accept everybody. We just need to get onboard and accept it before we get trampled by the stampede of zombies who couldnt care less about other people in the world.
I believe the main lesson Morrie is trying to teach about money is that it matters, but your life shouldn't revolve around it. Everybody needs money to live but having the most money and the nicest things isn't important. If you have enough to live then you don't need to obsess over getting all the nicest stuff. The things that are most valuable are family, friends, love and happiness. You can't put a price on those. What I would tell Morrie about his favorite poet is that he is correct and what he says make sense. Humans only have worry about themselves as a majority. If they focused and depended on other things more, we would be much stronger.
In the eight Tuesday Morrie says that money is important but we shouldn't just focus on that one thing. Morrie believes that the most important thing in life is having a relationship and love your family. He thinks that money in a nice thing to have but then there are other things that we should be worried about than how much money we have in our life. Morries favorite poem says that if we don't love each other than we will die. I would say to Morrie that he is correct and he made a good choice on selecting this poem. Morrie thinks that if we as humans work on one think at a time we could get a whole lot more important things than if we worry about very little things seperatly.
Morrie is explaining to Mitch that money affects you, but you get to choose how it does. You can be greedy and want more and more and more. The alternative is that you are satisfied with what you have and are still happy. As Morrie says " You can not take it with you". Nothing will substitute the feeling of love and money is the substitute for people. Fate or luck affects everyone but humans. I would tell Morrie that this poet is correct. We pride ourselves on things that don't matter. We try to prove ourselves to people that don't care and their is always competition. You alone are responsible for your happiness. Stay with the things that make you the happiest and you will live life to the fullest.
Morrie is teaching us that money is not the key to happiness. When it comes to our last days, money will not bring us joy or hope. The only thing to provide this is the loving and caring people around us. We build these relationships over years of work, and it leaves us with something money could never buy. I would tell Morrie that I agree with his favorite poet. Humans can be compared to the lion in the food chain. The lion has no predators, while the other species are killed by those above them. We are like lions, because we are our own enemies. We kill each other over competition, and sometimes reasons that are unexplainable. We have only one flaw in our system, and we learn it in the world around us; all of it commencing in our brain.
Morrie views money as a way to coop with a missing feeling like love. He believes people shower themselves with expensive things to fill the holes in their hearts from either a mother or father who left, or the fact that they cant find a lover. Money seems to be more important because it makes you look fancy, have a higher status, and makes you feel happy. But the happiness from money is not the same kind of happiness you will get from family in morries opinion.
I would tell Morrie that I agree with his favorite poet. The human race is powerful and they decide almost everything that happens on earth. We are able to decide our fate and make ourselves happy however we please.
Morrie teaches that, though money adds stability to a person's life, if it is the source of all drive in a persons life, it is wrong. He adds that material possessions cannot be taken or used once a person dies, and love is what should really matter. To try to earn someone's respect through money, or to try to impress someone by having more, is pointless Morrie argues.
The poet probably sees humans as controlling their own destiny. He sees our ability to think as a unique way to guide and improve our future. I would say to Morrie that this is a fair statement, but I do think that history in itself is predestined, but that we have ability to choose and make wise decisions.
Morries lesson to Mitch on money is that yes, it does matter but you don't need to indulge yourself in 'wants'. Instead of giving your money to get stuff for yourself to gloat about, Morrie suggests giving your time and knowledge on a skill to people. People can go a longer way in life with knowledge they have learned rather than some fancy sports car or one of the worlds top most expensive houses.
Morrie is explaining to Mitch that money isn't what matters in life. Having big fantasy house with souped up cars and all the money you have isn't truly getting you anywhere with what truly matters. Your sanctification in life comes from giving to others, showing the world what you have to share. Everyone has something that can benefit another. This is how you gain respect and what gives you as a person, purpose and meaning. Devoting yourself to others around you, the world around you, this is the meaning of life, "You notice," he added, grinning, "there's nothing in there about a salary".
I would tell Morrie that i found a lot of meaning in his poem. The last piece at the end of The Eight Tuesday became on of my favorite lines from a poem. I would tell Morrie that I agree with these lines. Seeing how someone can be so worn out and tired, going to bed awaking as a new person is what I pictured as i red the last line.
Morrie's lesson on "The Eighth Tuesday" on money is about how money, power, and materialistic items bring no satisfaction into your life. He tells Mitch constantly how his car, house, and looks are to no value to him as he is dying because they don't make him feel better in any way. He preaches on the idea of giving to others what skills you can provide. Teaching others or helping them learn something is much more fulfilling to one's self as the person you taught to will possibly return a skill that may help you in life. He also harps on the idea of society brainwashing us into thinking the things we want are the things we need. Rich people don't seek help from the poor and the poor wish they are rich so what's the point of having a social class? If everyone just showed compassion and gave to each other, everybody would feel better about themselves. Morrie really wants Mitch to understand that money can't buy you or replace love. You have to make love from within you and share it with others who will then show you love.
I would say to Morrie about his favorite poet's take on humans that I agree completely. Humans are bound to follow society, but society doesn't always have the right outlook on life as Morrie emphasizes the defects of society. But, more times than not, people blame society for their mistakes instead of themselves. You can be affected by society and let it have influence on your life, but ultimately you are the one making your decisions. Go against society and show you know what's right and wrong.
Morrie thinks that money is a substitute for love. Society wants money as a way to feel temporary love. Morrie feels that these substitutes never fully replace the actual thing. He says society is brainwashing people into thinking more is good. Morrie knows that more will just leave you feeling even more empty. To Morrie, true wealth is the relationships and love you have in your life. Mitch views Morrie as wealthy after learning this concept. Morrie has people who love him dearly and lives in a home full of love. If people devout themselves to love, the community, and doing things of purpose the void will be filled. True wealth originates in the things that come back from what was given. Morrie feels status will get you no where. The rich will continue to look down and the poor will continue to envy the well off. Ultimately Morrie is teaching that money is not a replacement for love.
ReplyDeleteI would tell Morrie that his favorite poet's take on humans is very accurate. The human race has more control over itself than any other species. Humans alone decide their fate. We make our own decisions which can lead to our demise. Humans are able to put their fate in jeopardy with their actions. Most species' fate is predetermined and their outcome is not up to them. The fate of an individual human is decided by the person. Humans are the masters of their own destinies. W.H. Auden's quote accurately depicts humans' choice. Humans decide their own outcome.
1. In the eighth Tuesday Morrie gives his opinion on money and happiness. Morrie says, "money is not a substitute for tenderness and power is nor a substitute for tenderness". Morrie explained that neither money nor power will give you the feeling you're looking for, no matter how much you have. He believes that money can not but I love and happiness. Mitch noticed that when Morrie did not buy anything new in the past couple of years that was strange. Then Mitch thought how happy loving and caring Morrie is. Morrie is trying to teach Mitch that he doesn't need to worry about money and to start worrying about love and happiness.
ReplyDelete2. I interpret this quote as if you've done something wrong or something that you regret, you go to bed and when you wake up it's a new day, a fresh start. In Morries case this quote would not suit him. His disease cannot just be taken away the next morning. I do not agree with this quote. You still have to face consequences of the wrongdoing,or you still might regret what you've done.
Question 1: In The Eighth Tuesday, Morrie teaches Mitch about money and greed. He explains to Mitch that today's society is obsessed in wealth and that "more is good." This disturbs Morrie because people can no longer realize how to live a happy life. Through his experience, Morrie has concluded that the reason for excessive human greed is a loss of love. Humans need love and, when they do not receive it, turn to materialistic things for comfort. He does not believe that "stuff" is a substitute for love. Morrie then goes on to tell Mitch that giving what you have is what makes people happy. Giving time to people that need love and compassion is what humans really need in their life. Morrie believes that when you are about to die or dying, money and wealth does not matter, only how you lived your life does.
ReplyDeleteQuestion 2: Morrie's favorite poet was W.H. Auden. In order to answer the question, I had to research some of Auden's other poems. The poem I found that answers this question correctly is As I Walked Out One Evening. This poems shows that Auden has generally the same thoughts about humanity as Morrie. I would tell Morrie that, like himself, Auden emphasizes that love is a strong human emotion that binds people together in an amazing way. I would also tell Morrie that this poet sees time differently, though, that him. Auden sees time as a bad thing that separates people forever. Morrie may be a little angry about that, but I believe he would accept that, but keep his own opinions. Finally, Auden believes that humans are generally not good. Morrie differs in this opinion. Morrie believes that humans are good-natured, but are negatively influenced by society. This is what I would tell Morrie about his favorite poet, W. H. Auden.
Morrie believes that our society brainwashes us and makes it impossible to tell the difference between what we want and what we need. He says that "people are so hungry for love" that they accept a substitute which is money. However, money cannot replace those true emotions of tenderness, love, and companionship.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I would ask him what on earth Auden is trying to say here. I think this quote means that "Fate", or in other words death, comes to every living thing, but you alone are in control of what happens to you. Still I don't think I completely get it an since Morrie loves Auden so much he could tell me what I'm missing.
Whenever Morrie talks about money in the Eighth Tuesday he pertains to say that people in this generation are brain washed by money and that is all they are focused on. He claims that they have lost sight on what's important such as being happy and having family. However all people seem to think is that the more money you make the more happier you will be. He would say that people are more brainwashed then anything, things used to be more simple in the past and your focuses were different. Now all they are focused on is moneyl
ReplyDeletemorries lesson is about spending money on things you don't need. He talks about how people fall in love with material things that they don't need and make these thing a substitute for love and tenderness.
ReplyDeleteI would ask hi what it meant because I don't understand the quote.
In The Eight Tuesday, Morrie teaches Mitch a lesson about money. Morrie says, "We put our values in the wrong things", meaning we value money as a country over anything else. Morrie then goes on saying that the country is brainwashing us to think more is good. Morrie believes the country repeats ideas, "Owning things is good. More money is good. More property is good. More commercialism is good. more is good. More is good." Morrie also explains that "Money is not a substitute for tenderness". Lastly, Morrie says that as a country we don't know the difference between what we want and need. He says, "You need food, you want a chocolate sundae.", and to stop kidding yourself. Money doesn't satisfy you, offering your time to others will.
ReplyDeleteMorrie's favorite poet wrote, "Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardizes itself." I would have to agree with this. In our world, there is constant competition, between our species and others, between different species, and among all humans. Many species' fates are et usually at the hands of our species. Although if you look at the human species, we are constantly fighting. We have separated into hundreds of groups, our countries. Everyday multiple humans will die because of other humans. The human species jeapordizes itself through its violence towards itself. Our factions will never all get along, there will always be wars, violence, until the race is gone completely. The human species jeapordizes itself.
Morrie's lesson in "The Eighth Tuesday" was about how money brainwashes society to think that we need more and more of it even though its a materialistic thing. We need money because we want status and envy of others. We really don't need but want the biggest house and the nicest car and clothes. We are so blinded by money that we think we need this things to survive but we don't. Take Morrie for example he hasn't bought anything in years when we can't go 2 months without buying the latest gadget or toy.
ReplyDeleteMorrie would say that he agrees with him completely. Morrie goes to bed every night and wakes up a new person. He has some new limitation and some new signs that the disease is closer to totally destroying his body. So he is reborn in some cases. That is why Morrie would agree.
Morrie's lesson in this chapter is to understand the difference between wants and needs. Also, he teaches us that in the end, material items are not what brings us love and happiness. Morrie explains how this generation of people wants more and more. They want the best of the best, and they think that they need these items in order to be happy. However, Morrie knows that money and materials aren't what make you happy. In the end, the newest car or phone aren't going to matter to you. What people give you and what you give them, such as their stories about life or experiences that they have had, will be what brings joy to your life.
ReplyDeleteI would tell Morrie that W. H. Auden's poem is a very good take on humans. This poem explains how we have the ability to choose when to take risks and put ourselves in jeopardy or when to sit back and wait things out. Also, you are a threat to yourself by the choices you make. This has a good understanding of how "fate" can destroy a group of people, but you are the one putting yourself in the dangerous situation because you have control over your actions.
Morrie explains that power and money will never give the feeling of satisfactory. Morrie says, "Money is not a substitute for tenderness and power is nor a substitute for tenderness." He believes that money can not buy happiness. Morrie is trying to teach Mitch that love and happiness are more important than money. Morrie's favorite poet's take on humans means that everyday is a new day. If there is something you are not proud of, there is always time to fix it. I don't agree with this quote. Everything is hard to fix that easy, and consequences may have to be dealt with.
ReplyDeleteMorrie's lesson about money was simple. Money is not a substitute for valuable things such as love, gentleness, tenderness or companionship. Simple does not mean the same as easy. Simple in Morrie's lesson means the capability to happiness without money is not complex. Easy would mean the process is not difficult or challenging. Morrie tells Mitch ,"We've got a form of brainwashing going on in our country." He explains that more material items will not diminish the feeling Morrie has as he is dying. "I can tell you, as I', sitting here dying, when you most need it, neither money nor power will give you the feeling you're looking for. . ."
ReplyDeleteI would tell Morrie that his favorite poet was correct about humans. The poet explains that all species surrender to fate and death. Humans, on the other hand, jeopardize, or create their own failing fate. Morrie explained a majority of people go with what society tells them is good. In The Eight Tuesday, Morrie says that people think more of money, power and stuff will make them happy, but he disagrees. Now that Morrie is dying, he can no longer hold onto materialistic things to comfort him.
Morrie explains that people often purchase material items to replace sentimental needs. He says wealth will never be able to provide the same feeling as love, compassion, and attention. Overall, Morrie firmly believes in the saying, "Money can't buy happiness".
ReplyDeleteI would say that I agree with what is being said. Our human decisions impact the rest of our lives, therefore taking risks and jeopardizing ourselves. We are able to control our situation in some way by the decisions we make. Other species, like animals, lives depend on fate.
Morrie's lesson in "The Eighth Tuesday" about money refers to how society's values focus on the wrong things. Morrie's character tends to argue against popular culture beliefs, so he believes money is not the answer to happiness. He believes that people are not happy with their materialistic lives, but rather they are satisfied by contributing love and fulfilling purpose. Morrie thinks that this contribution is respected, and when a person earns respect that's what examples one's happiness, and status is pointless since there will always be envy and pity.
ReplyDeleteTo Morrie's favorite poet's take on humans, I would agree that one of us has the chance of making a decision that could ruin the rest of us. One decision could create the slippery slope for humanity. For instance, a plague could spread through the air and wipe out a continent. Or nuclear bombing gives off radiation causing cancer and devastating a nation. So this implies that we are thoughtless and therefore reckless.
In the chapter, Morrie explains his view of money. He talks about how today's society has made it hard to differentiate between what we need and what we want. He also talks about how people minor current society try to substitute money for love. However, money can never be a substitute for love.
ReplyDeleteEven though I cannot completely grasp the poet's take on humans, Morrie would understand. I would ask Morrie the meaning of this phrase, and also why it is the case.
In, “The Eighth Tuesday,” Morrie discusses money with Mitch. In this chapter Morrie said, “Money is not a substitute for tenderness… neither money nor power will give you the feeling you’re looking for.” This means that money can't buy you happiness. People are so hungry for love that they use money to substitute material things for real love.
ReplyDeleteI would agree with W.H. Auden’s take on humans. I think that it is true that the only real danger to man is himself. Man has more control over his fate than any other species whether that’s a good or bad thing.
1.) Morrie reads Mitch a quote out of the newspaper by billionaire Ted Turner. Morrie explains toMitch again that he should not put much value on materialistic items because they can lead to disappointment. An acapella group comes to visit Morrie. He reveals that our culture has made it our social norms to have material wealth and the culture has brainwashed us to believe money can be replaced with love leaving us unsatisfied if we do not have materialistic items. Mitch notices that Morries house is covered in beautiful materials and love. Morries then tells Mitch it is more important to give up yourself and your time rather than your money. Giving up your own time love and generosity is much more appreciated than other money. Mitch shares that he realizes he can no longer find happiness in money.
ReplyDelete2.) I think his take on humans is correct. Morries favorite poems explains that we have our own control over what we do in our life. Which, i believe is true. You are responsible for your own fate at the end. The author compares us to other species. The things around other species determines their outcome through their life. As humans we make our own decisions and create our own danger. So, I would say to Morrie that I agree with his favorite poet and his take on death and life is right. We control our own outcomes.
1. Morrie's lesson about money is that money can not buy you satisfaction. Society tells you need to buy the biggest, the newest, and the best of everything. Morrie disagrees and thinks buying something to maintain a status is pointless. He thinks this because he says those above you will always look down on you and those below you will always envy you. Money can buy materialistic things but that does not mean you will be satisfied. Morrie believes satisfaction comes from interaction with other humans. Giving time to others and sharing something with them like a story, a game of cards, or teaching someone to do something. This gives us, as humans, satisfaction because it makes us feel like we are needed or have a purpose. We feel as if people need us to stay happy so we then feel satisfied with ourselves.
ReplyDelete2. I would tell Morrie's favorite poet I agree with is take on humans. Humans are the only species on earth that kills one anther so much through accidents, intentional killing, or war. We destroy our own species like no other animal does. Today we are constantly fighting within our species, there's been civil wars, wars against terrorism, and riots. "Fate succumbs many species" this means that multiple species have vanished simply because they are unfit to survive in the world anymore. "One alone jepordises itself" this applies to humans because we have the ability through or technological advancements to survive anywhere we want or do what we want but we still fights one anther. Also we are the only species to destroy our own environment like we do through things such as pollution or deforestation.
To paraphrase Morrie's lesson about money, Morrie explains to Mitch that culture emphasizes that "more is better," and because of this, people believe that gaining more material things will satisfy them and their thirst for love and acceptance. However, materialism is a poor substitute for real emotion and results in unhappiness. "...neither money nor power will give you the feeling you're looking for, no matter how much of them you have." Morrie additionally points out that there is a large difference between what people want versus what people need and that these two concepts are often confused. People do not need more than what is required to survive. Instead of money, what satisfies is the giving of oneself to others. To worry about pleasing the people at the top will not change their perspective; similarly, bragging to the ones at the bottom only brings jealousy. Ultimately, devoting oneself to others and acting from the heart will bring joy and satisfaction.
ReplyDeleteMorrie's favorite poet, W. H. Auden, writes, "Fate succumbs/many a species: one alone/jeopardises itself." I would explain to Morrie that I believe these lines mean that most species on the earth do not determine their own futures. Rather, their fates are decided by circumstances created by the environment and other species. However, the "one" species the poet refers to is humans. Humans, contrastingly, do affect their own future and the outcome of the species. This analysis can be related to the chapter centered on the concept of money. Humans, who have so effectively drilled the importance of money into each individual's values, could potentially corrupt everyone's minds to such an extent that this glorification and craving of money could thrust the entire human race into mental decline, in the absence of the giving of oneself and real love.
Morrie portrays a clear lesson about money and materialistic ideas in "The Eighth Tuesday." To answer to commonly used cliché Morrie doesn't believe money can buy happiness and doesn't believe they are linked at all. Morrie's lesson is that materialistic things are no substitutes to compassion and love. Also, that in the end in the brink of death nothing of power and nothing of monetary value can make you wealthy. He believes that if you surround yourself with loving people, family, and your fellow friends and collegues you can truly become wealthy. For example, Morrie is slowly withering away and nothing materialistic is making him happy or giving him a reason to hold on and live. What is giving him the strength to keep fighting and not to give up is that he wants to hold on to his family and all the other people surrounding him giving him compassion, love, and support.
ReplyDeleteI would tell Morrie that I absolutely agree with his favorite poet. Morrie's favorite poet's take on humans is that you have control over most situations and you can choose with your brain when to take risks or to put yourself in jeopardy. This is one hundred percent true in life, because if you stay away from bad decisions and bad choices you are able to avoid risk. Also we have the ability to choose what we do giving us a complete rule over ourselves allowing us to stay safe and be smart, or to succumb to risk and deal with the consequences. This is a correct generalization about humans, because no one has the ability over us to put ourselves at risk or in jeopardy.
ReplyDeleteIn The Eighth Tuesday, Morrie teaches Mitch about money. His ultimate goal in this was to show Mitch that even though society portrays money as being equivalent to happiness, it will only bring satisfaction. The difference between true happiness and satisfaction is that one can be bought and the other is felt within the heart. He tells him that the main reason we think we need money is to impress others.However, those with higher statuses will still look down upon you and those with lower statuses will still envy you. He says that you can't take material things to the grave and that your state of being is the only thing that really matters in the end. Today's society is still the same way, teaching us that money equals happiness, and Morrie's lesson puts a new perspective on life.
ReplyDeleteMorrie's favotie poet, W. H. Auden, said that "Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardizes itself." The poet is trying to say that the lives of all but one species is determined by fate. That one species that, to an extent, gets to choose its own destiny is the human race. I would tell Morrie that I agree with this take on humans. A general rule of life is that we get out what we put in. We take risks that jeopardize our own lives based on the assumption that said risks will end safely. This is a similar philosophy to that of Morrie in he sense that humans are a unique species. We are responsible for ourselves and often jeopardize our own race based solely on the risks and opportunities we choose to take.
The lesson that Morrie is teaching Mitch in "The Eight Tuesday" is that money cannot buy happiness. Morrie teaches Mitch that he should not put value in material things because love cannot be replaced with money. If he tries to do this, it will result in him feeling unfulfilled. He should instead value the simple pleasures in life. True wealth is not what you can purchase, but what you can give away from your heart.
ReplyDeleteI would say that W.H. Auden is correct about his take on humans. His quote, "Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardises itself" means that all species on earth are destined to life or death by a matter of luck. However, the human species is the only ones that have some control over our fate. We are the only species that have come up with ways to live longer and if desired, to die faster.
Morrie’s views on money suggest that he thinks money is useless and people are too worried about money. Morrie says that people should give to others, emotionally, not finically. This shows that Morrie himself does not care about money or possessions, and he wants people to care for him as he cares for them. Morrie says that objects are not important nor status in the world because someone will always be above and below you.
ReplyDeleteMorrie’s favorite poet suggest that humans destroy themselves. Fate may kill or “succumb” a species, but individuals are responsible for themselves. I completely agree with what the poet is saying. People have control over their choices, but they are influenced by society and friends. If I were to talk to Morrie, I would tell him I agree and say that I think people make choices for the wrong reasons because people listen to media and society instead of thinking for themselves.
Morrie's lesson about money is that people have become so brainwashed that money is the key to a happy life that they don't realize the greatest wealth is love. People have the idea stuck in their heads that the more they have the better. The more money they have, they more stuff they can buy. Those people purchase those material things to substitute the love they crave. Money doesn't give you that tenderness that love can. As Morrie explains this, Mitch realizes that Morrie is surrounded by the wealth. Morrie's money is rapidly depleting even though he hasn't bought anyhting new in years, he is surrounded by a tremendous amount of love and friendships that his family and friends give him. The amount of money you have doesn't matter, but it's the love you surround yourself with means the most in life.
ReplyDeleteI would say to Morrie that I agree with the poet's take on human. Many species don't have a choosing of how they die, but man is one of the only species that can choose their downfall. Certain species, such as dinosaurs, became extinct after a series of natural diasters, events that they had no control over. Factors such as war and dieases are a way of man to destory itself. Humans have control over whether to go to war or to cure a diease. If we don't we are essentially killing overselves by our own choosing. Fate is the way many species are destoryed, but man is the one that can create it's own demise.
Morrie's lesson in The Eighth Tuesday is simply how money is not what defines you as a person. Morrie tells Mitch that life is not about having the biggest house of owning the newest sports car, but opening up your heart and loving others. Morrie's house is wealthy (certainly not from money because of all the medical equipment he is paying for) with love and compassion that has come with his illness.
ReplyDeleteI would tell Morrie that his favorite poet's take on humans is a bit odd, I do not think the reaction to absence of love is loving human relationships because I believe that is one is lacking love then they tend to shut people out rather than love human relationships.
Morrie is saying that Money cannot substitute love. Money cannot give you a hug like a person can. Money can't give you the feeling of tenderness and comfort. Morrie also refers to our culture as being way to focused on having more, that they are so blind to realize that money, power and materialistic things are not important as we make them out out to be.
ReplyDeleteI would say to Morrie about his favorite poet's take on humans, that I don't really agree with it. I personally do not believe in fate itself. I do believe that One person can mess up their life by themselves.
In "The Eighth Tuesday", Morrie teaches Mitch the reasons for society's love of materialistic objects. Morrie tells Mitch that society brainwashes people by repeating certain ideas so much that people become focused on those instead of what is really important. For example, Morrie says that the idea of "more is good" is repeated to people so often that they have become obsessed with it and are focusing on materialistic objects. Morrie then proceeds to explain that people need to learn to focus on what is truly necessary in leading a meaningful life.
ReplyDeleteI would tell Morrie that W. H. Auden's take on humans is correct. Auden is correct because he is saying that the only threat humans have is themselves. This is true in multiple ways. Humans can destroy themselves over greed and envy of each other, or simply due to war of any kind. In society today, people are so obsessed with being better than those around them that they refuse to acknowledge the important issues in the world.
Morrie's lesson in The Eight Tuesday about money talks about how Today's society brainwashed people into thinking that money is good, the more the better. But that's not true, Morrie says that these people are hungry for love and just accepting a substitute. He says that when you are dying, neither money nor power will give you that complete feeling. So in retro spect, money is NOT a replacement for love.
ReplyDeleteI like the poem. It gives you an overlook on what humans are really like. "Fate succumbs/ many a species..." this is showing us that us as a whole species are succumbs. Maybe there are a few truly good people in the world, but overall, we are succumbs. "one alone/ jeopardizes itself." this means that one person could bring the whole species to its knees. The actions of one individual could be the end for the human race.
Morrie's lesson on money is that in society it is proceeded that more is better, and it is brainwashing people into believing this. Morrie expresses that as a dying man, money doesn't give a person a sense of security when realizing one's days are coming to an end. Money isn't a satification for people, giving time to others is.
ReplyDeleteThe poet's view can be seen different then others views, but Morrie enjoys him because of this different take. Morrie is all about seeing things from how others might not, and seeing things for how they are.
Morrie's lesson in the 8th Tuesday is that people today try to fill their lack of love with material items. They are only worried about being rich with money, when the only thing they should want to be rich with is being surrounded by people who love and care for you. I would say to Morrie that his favorite poet's take on humanity is correct. he poet is saying that each individual is responsible for their own fate and no one can change that but them.
ReplyDeleteIn The Eighth Tuesday, Morrie tells Albom how insignificant money and material items really are compared to love. Although our society brainwashes us and tells us how important it is to have more tangible items, Morrie believes that our values have been distorted. Morrie's favorite poet, W. H. Auden, implies that humans are the only species who jeopardizes themselves. I would tell Morrie how intriguing these lines are. Man is the "superior race," in that we have philosophy and higher developed brains. However, in modern day society those things have become almost a disadvantage. We spend a lot of time worrying. We worry about our financial situations, our educations, ageing, and we worry about others. If we weren't able to think so deeply, we wouldn't be able to worry and we wouldn't be as prone to mental stress as we currently are. The fate of humans is worry, and because of worry we jeopardize our own well-being and therefore the well-being of those surrounding us.
ReplyDeleteMorrie explains that money is not the most important thing in life. He says that when you are old and dying you realize that love and support are the most important. Morrie states that money and power aren't substitutes for tenderness. He also says that neither money nor power will give you the feeling you are looking for when you need it the most as you are dying.
ReplyDeleteHis take on humans is true. Morrie's favorite poet is expressing that humans give into death more when they are alone. Almost saying, death comes quicker to humans if they are alone. In that case, Morrie has the same perspective as his favorite author. Morrie says he needs friends and people to talk to so he has the love and support. Without that he would be dead because he wouldn't have anybody or anything.
Morrries lesson about money in the Eighth Tuesday is talking about how money ismt the only reason to be happy.He basically talks about how giving your time to people can mean so much more then money. Morrie talks about how he is good story teller and how he has a gift and should use it to tell stories at a retirement home.
ReplyDeleteWhen Morries reads about his favorite poet takes on humans he means he's talking about us as a species becomes one. As fate succumbs that is when we become one and people who work together to make people happy and we don't need money for them to be happy. Basically morrie is saying he doesn't need money to be happy or having money to be able to accomplish something and or to feel like you have a good quality.
In 'The Eighth Tuesday', Morrie explains to Mitch how unimportant money is in our lives. He believes that they are seeking love and are willing to buy materialistic items to substitute the love they really need. He says people don't get satisfaction from those things you can buy and they end up having a bigger void for what they are actually lacking.
ReplyDeleteI would tell Morrie that I agree and support his favorite poet's take on humans. So many people are caught up in the big picture and materialistic things that they forget what's truly important in order to live life to the fullest. Family will always be there for you, while friends are there most of the time. This emptiness that needs to be filled in everyone is through the love of these people they love. Once this is fulfilled, lives can be lived to the fullest.
Morrie believes that money isn't what causes you to be happy. He believes that giving to others is what makes people happy. People think that if you get different things you want you will be happy. The things you get, however, are just so you have status in society. The power you get is what you think will make you happy, but power will never allow you to ever feel truly happy.
ReplyDeleteIf I were to speak to Morrie about his favorite poet's take on humans I would most likely tell Morrie how I agree with the poet. I believe that humans can make decision, however, other species such as animals don't have that decision. These other species have to follow what fate desires for them.
Morrie's lesson in The Eighth Tuesday explains how you con not replace love with money or power. Money is not a substitute for human affection and too many people these days think that it is. When you really need to feel cared for, your loved ones will be there, money won't be. He also explains how people confuse what they want with what they need. People think they need money when it's really just what they want. People need affection and love from other people, not inanimate objects that occupy your spare time.
ReplyDeleteMorrie's favorite poet explains that every day is a new day that you should focus on, and that you shouldn't dread the past. I would say that you should live each day with a purpose, but you can't forget about the past. The makes you who you are today and it shapes the world around you.
In the chapter, Morrie explains his view of money. He talks about how today's society has made it hard to differentiate between what we need and what we want. He also talks about how people minor current society try to substitute money for love. However, money can never be a substitute for love.
ReplyDeleteEven though I cannot completely grasp the poet's take on humans, Morrie would understand. I would ask Morrie the meaning of this phrase, and also why it is the case.
Morries's lesson is that money cannot replace human affections. People always confuse what they want and what they need too much.They believe that they need money to be happy but all they really need is love. I would tell Morie that his favorite poet's take on humans is very agreeable. To full fill the absense of love, is to love your human relationships. People do not need a love relationship to be happy but they just need to love the relationships that they already have. Friendship is just as loving as marriage if you realise what you really have.
ReplyDeleteMorrie simply explains to Mitch: Love trumps all. Morrie says that money is meaningless in life. Trying to get the 'newest toys' and 'biggest houses' is completely pointless. Having those things won't show the wealthy people you’re on their level or the poor how cool you are. The wealthy will still look down on you and the poor will envy you. The only way to live a meaningful life with you on the same level as everyone else is to put love above all material things. When you get to be as sick as Morrie, material things won't be there for you. Your wealth won't be measured by what you have rather it will be measured be the amount of love that surrounds you and that you give. This is how it should be Morrie says. Sadly, popular culture beats into our heads: "The more, the better."
ReplyDeleteMorrie's favorite poet, W. H. Auden, is quoted by saying: "Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardises itself." at the end of chapter seven. Auden is saying that fate, good or bad luck, usually determines the outcome for all species except one: humans. Auden's take on humans is that we destroy ourselves as a society. We pride ourselves in stupid things like money, fame, power; insert other items that popular culture hypes over, that ultimately chooses our fate. We jump on the bandwagon, show off our wealth, and take unnecessary risks for what? Just to be another blip on the radar that is only remembered and cared about for a short period of time? Auden thinks of us as a heartless, uncompassionate, unloving species that only cares about our social status instead of the things that matter. We doom ourselves and seal our fate everyday we live these meaningless lives.
Morrie's attitude towards money is that culture tries to brainwash people that having things means that you will have a fulfilling life. There are several passages in this chapter that explains Morrie's dislike for the way that money is becoming a substitute for love. Morrie himself has not bought anything new because he does not feel the need to purchase anything because he knows is is dying. Morrie explains how he believes that people are confused between what they need and what they want.
ReplyDeleteI would say that this poem is moving and empowering in a way of motivation one's self to make their life great or not so great. Good or bad luck determines the life or death of most animals and plants on earth. A person has some control over their own situation because he or she can choose with their logic when to take risks, or to put their life in jeopardy. The person alone can jeopardize themselves by risk, not safety. Overall, I would say that this is real in a sense of determining whether a person's life will be good or bad.
The eighth Tuesday was spent talking about how you should not put value in materials, but you should by live. Mitch notices Morries wealthy house with many objects, but then comes to realize that is not money that makes these things, it is love. Morries favorite poet teaches Mitch a lot of lessons. He thinks that love is the essence in all humans. He thinks that without finding love, you can not have fulfillment. This poet treasures the ability that humans need live. Without finding love, people become depressed no matter the money they have or materials.
ReplyDeleteIn "The Eighth Tuesday", Morrie teaches Mitch about money. Morrie says that money and the pursuit of power is no replacement for love in your life. Morrie also says that giving is the best gift you can give someone. He also mentions that people buy all the newest gadgets and expect some sort of reward for doing so. But Morrie says that buying all the newest toys will never lead you to happiness because you cannot replace material things for love and compassion.
ReplyDeleteMorries favorite poet W.H. Auden says, "in the absence of love,there is a void that can be filled by only loving relationships". This poet most likely believes that all humans have the ability to love. He also most likely believes that loving people is the most important act you can do in your life. He would think this because he states that even whenever love is not available, you cannot replace it with anything else but love.
Morrie's lesson was describing money. He explained how in the end of his time, even ours, money won't matter. This means that you could have all the money in the world, but it wont make a difference when you're dying because you can't do anything with it. He also stated that giving it away makes all the difference and it is much better than earning money. He says that todays society is all about earning more, earning more money, a better house, a better car. But he says that you don't really need all of those things. Mitch didn't say anything or look at him because he knew that he was guilty of all the things that Morrie said. This is what Morries lesson was on the Eighth Tuesday
ReplyDeleteMorrie and his favorite poet's take on humans was that everyone is responsible for their own fate, that everyone is going to die. However, it means that you have a choice. Whether you let yourself die, or you do something about it and live it to the most that you can. Therefore, this is one of the reasons why this quote is one of Morries favorites and what its take on humans is about
Morrie's lesson in The Eighth Tuesday about money is that you cannot substitute money for love or for a sense of comradeship. Money cannot buy happiness, but the love from family and friends can make you happy. Morrie continues to explain to Mitch the simple pleasures of life such as singing, laughing, and dancing. Morrie believes that people are being brainwashed into thinking more money, more property, more mercialism, and owning more things is good. However, us humans often forget what is really important to our lives. Therefore, Morrie is trying to explain to Mitch that he needs to build a family and stay in touch with his loved ones to live a happy life.
ReplyDeleteI would say that Mitch's favorite poet's take on humans is relatable and true. "Fate succumbs/ any a species: one alone/ jeopardizes itself." This quote explains that the individual alone is
responsible for their fate or end, however, everyone together unites a stronger more loving family. Therefore, this quote explains that you need loved ones in your life and also to remember what is really important to live a happy life.
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DeleteMorrie’s lesson on money describes why it should not be the sole focus of someone’s life. Morrie explains that “Money is not a substitute for tenderness.” He is not saying that money should not be sought after at all, because it is needed for life. Although he is saying that if you lock into only money. When you end up like Morrie on your death bed, your going to die a painful death, because you won’t have anyone to love. Because no matter how much money you have, money cannot buy love.
ReplyDeleteThe quote “Fate succumbs many a species: one alone jeopardizes itself” by W. H. Auden (Morrie’s favorite poet) describes how humans are unlike any other species. If Morrie could say something to Auden. He would probably say, “Because we are different, we are a successful species.” He would later go onto explain why Morrie thinks that since he is different from society in terms of his thoughts and actions, he is successful. Morrie wouldn’t mean by making the most money, or by having the best job, but because he is happy. Morrie’s definition of success is based on how much love he can give and receive, not how much money or fame, or riches he has. This is seen through his multiple attempts to instill views against materialism in Mitch, and his love for people.
In the eighth Tuesday Morrie teaches Mitch a lesson about money. The main point of Morrie's lesson is that there is a large difference between what you actually need and what you want. You can live without a the latest phone. But you can't live without food. Morrie states that we have been brainwashed to the point where more is good. More money, more toys, more friends, more is better. This "brainwashing" has caused us to forget what is really important in life. What's important in life is satisfaction. You get satisfaction from material things but only for so long. Helping people on the other hand and using your knowledge give you more and longer lasting satisfaction.
ReplyDeleteMorrie's favorite poet appears to feel that people unlike any other species are jeopardizing them self. I would tell Morrie that the poet has no confidence in the human nature and that the poet is able to tell the truth and how it actually is without holding back. But I agree with poet. No other species has the power on it's own to hurt it's future like humans can.
Morries lesson in the eigth tuesday about money is that it doesnt matter. You dont need money to be happy, although modern day american culture suggests you do. If you follow your dreams and persue them fully, then you will have eternal happiness. Morrie is trying to get Mitch to understand. I think that Morrie has known all along about Mitch and his real life he's living. He is just waiting for Mitch to finally admit to himself that he has not fullfilled his dream and became consumed wwith the idea that money equals happiness. Morrie is simply trying to tell Mitch that money is not the most important thing in life.
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Morries favorite poet basically says if we dont love one another we will die. I would tell Morrie that this is not entirely true. Yes loving each other and getting along or important, but it doesnt always work the way it should. This fast paced american culture we live in forces us to put work, money, and our social status over loving other people. It is impossible for everyone to get along. There are so many different personalities that eventually people are gonna clash. People are not all gonna agree and accept everybody. We just need to get onboard and accept it before we get trampled by the stampede of zombies who couldnt care less about other people in the world.
I believe the main lesson Morrie is trying to teach about money is that it matters, but your life shouldn't revolve around it. Everybody needs money to live but having the most money and the nicest things isn't important. If you have enough to live then you don't need to obsess over getting all the nicest stuff. The things that are most valuable are family, friends, love and happiness. You can't put a price on those. What I would tell Morrie about his favorite poet is that he is correct and what he says make sense. Humans only have worry about themselves as a majority. If they focused and depended on other things more, we would be much stronger.
ReplyDeleteIn the eight Tuesday Morrie says that money is important but we shouldn't just focus on that one thing. Morrie believes that the most important thing in life is having a relationship and love your family. He thinks that money in a nice thing to have but then there are other things that we should be worried about than how much money we have in our life. Morries favorite poem says that if we don't love each other than we will die. I would say to Morrie that he is correct and he made a good choice on selecting this poem. Morrie thinks that if we as humans work on one think at a time we could get a whole lot more important things than if we worry about very little things seperatly.
ReplyDeleteMorrie is explaining to Mitch that money affects you, but you get to choose how it does. You can be greedy and want more and more and more. The alternative is that you are satisfied with what you have and are still happy. As Morrie says " You can not take it with you". Nothing will substitute the feeling of love and money is the substitute for people. Fate or luck affects everyone but humans. I would tell Morrie that this poet is correct. We pride ourselves on things that don't matter. We try to prove ourselves to people that don't care and their is always competition. You alone are responsible for your happiness. Stay with the things that make you the happiest and you will live life to the fullest.
ReplyDeleteMorrie is teaching us that money is not the key to happiness. When it comes to our last days, money will not bring us joy or hope. The only thing to provide this is the loving and caring people around us. We build these relationships over years of work, and it leaves us with something money could never buy. I would tell Morrie that I agree with his favorite poet. Humans can be compared to the lion in the food chain. The lion has no predators, while the other species are killed by those above them. We are like lions, because we are our own enemies. We kill each other over competition, and sometimes reasons that are unexplainable. We have only one flaw in our system, and we learn it in the world around us; all of it commencing in our brain.
ReplyDeleteMorrie views money as a way to coop with a missing feeling like love. He believes people shower themselves with expensive things to fill the holes in their hearts from either a mother or father who left, or the fact that they cant find a lover. Money seems to be more important because it makes you look fancy, have a higher status, and makes you feel happy. But the happiness from money is not the same kind of happiness you will get from family in morries opinion.
ReplyDeleteI would tell Morrie that I agree with his favorite poet. The human race is powerful and they decide almost everything that happens on earth. We are able to decide our fate and make ourselves happy however we please.
Morrie teaches that, though money adds stability to a person's life, if it is the source of all drive in a persons life, it is wrong. He adds that material possessions cannot be taken or used once a person dies, and love is what should really matter. To try to earn someone's respect through money, or to try to impress someone by having more, is pointless Morrie argues.
ReplyDeleteThe poet probably sees humans as controlling their own destiny. He sees our ability to think as a unique way to guide and improve our future. I would say to Morrie that this is a fair statement, but I do think that history in itself is predestined, but that we have ability to choose and make wise decisions.
Morries lesson to Mitch on money is that yes, it does matter but you don't need to indulge yourself in 'wants'. Instead of giving your money to get stuff for yourself to gloat about, Morrie suggests giving your time and knowledge on a skill to people. People can go a longer way in life with knowledge they have learned rather than some fancy sports car or one of the worlds top most expensive houses.
ReplyDeleteMorrie is explaining to Mitch that money isn't what matters in life. Having big fantasy house with souped up cars and all the money you have isn't truly getting you anywhere with what truly matters. Your sanctification in life comes from giving to others, showing the world what you have to share. Everyone has something that can benefit another. This is how you gain respect and what gives you as a person, purpose and meaning. Devoting yourself to others around you, the world around you, this is the meaning of life, "You notice," he added, grinning, "there's nothing in there about a salary".
ReplyDeleteI would tell Morrie that i found a lot of meaning in his poem. The last piece at the end of The Eight Tuesday became on of my favorite lines from a poem. I would tell Morrie that I agree with these lines. Seeing how someone can be so worn out and tired, going to bed awaking as a new person is what I pictured as i red the last line.
Morrie's lesson on "The Eighth Tuesday" on money is about how money, power, and materialistic items bring no satisfaction into your life. He tells Mitch constantly how his car, house, and looks are to no value to him as he is dying because they don't make him feel better in any way. He preaches on the idea of giving to others what skills you can provide. Teaching others or helping them learn something is much more fulfilling to one's self as the person you taught to will possibly return a skill that may help you in life. He also harps on the idea of society brainwashing us into thinking the things we want are the things we need. Rich people don't seek help from the poor and the poor wish they are rich so what's the point of having a social class? If everyone just showed compassion and gave to each other, everybody would feel better about themselves. Morrie really wants Mitch to understand that money can't buy you or replace love. You have to make love from within you and share it with others who will then show you love.
ReplyDeleteI would say to Morrie about his favorite poet's take on humans that I agree completely. Humans are bound to follow society, but society doesn't always have the right outlook on life as Morrie emphasizes the defects of society. But, more times than not, people blame society for their mistakes instead of themselves. You can be affected by society and let it have influence on your life, but ultimately you are the one making your decisions. Go against society and show you know what's right and wrong.