Tuesday’s with Morrie: An Old Man, A Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson

Morrie says, “Giving is living.” What does he mean by this, and how might people go about achieving it?

Morrie urges people to love each other, and he offers advice about how best to do so. Describe two of these ways and explain how each improves a person’s interactions with others.

Modern culture, says Morrie, causes people to become anxious and greedy. How does this happen? Offer examples. 

What is Morrie’s remedy for the culture of greed? Suggest two ways people might bring about such a transformation in their own lives. 

What is it about Morrie that makes him so popular? Present three of his traits that create positive interactions and explain why each works so well.

Even as illness slowly takes him, Morrie wants to contribute to others. Briefly describe efforts he makes in this regard and the effectiveness of each. 

Ted Koppel, host of TV’s Nightline, can be an intimidating presence, but Morrie manages to get what he wants from Ted during his visits to Morrie’s home. What does Morrie want, how does he get it, and why does his approach work? 

Albom feels guilt about ignoring his old professor over the years, and, while visiting Morrie, he wants to make amends. List two of his attempts and describe how each offer is received, and how Albom feels about the result.