Tuesday With Morrie Theories

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The movie “Tuesday with Morrie” was a very heart warming movie, which triggered bitter-sweet emotions. Morrie, who was a professor, had a passion for teaching teenagers. Unfortunately, Morrie was diagnosed with ALS, which impede him to have full control of his body, leaving him disabled, and eventually be the reason for his death. Despite his life threatening disease, Morrie refused to stop teaching, and thankfully he was able to continue with the help of Mitch. Mitch, was a student of Morrie who graduated and made Morrie a promise to not forget about him, and visit him. Mitch was uncessful with fulfilling that promise, and did not know how to get in contact with Morrie. Coincidently, Mitch saw Morrie on TV and was able to meet up with him on a Tuesday. The relationship began grow, Morrie and Mitch made tuesdays they meet, and ultimately Mitch became a companion of Morrie during his process of dying. …show more content…

Throughout this movie, Morrie was an amazing man who wanted to share with the world his lessons about life. He never failed to lack the passion for teaching he once had as a professor. Despite knowing he will soon pass away, he did not let death be a factor that impedes his ability and wisdom to be transmitted to the world. Throughout the movie, the continuity theory was achieved, because Mitch and Morries relationship did not change. Their relationship remained beautiful and united like it was when Morrie was Mitch’s professor. Although Morrie was not able to dance because of ALS, he wish he were able to and still hold memories of the happiness it brought into his life. Despite many activities Morrie loved to do were terminated, the memories will forever stay with him. His motivational spirit portrays his young heart he will forever treasure. Through various recording Morrie was able to do with Mitch, a lot of wisdom was gained by Mitch, and the audience as

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