Summary Of Tuesdays With Morrie - 1945 Words

Aphorism Narrative Aphorisms are statements of observations that express an opinion or remarks of wisdom. Tuesdays With Morrie is a book about a man who’s dying from ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis which is a â€Å"progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord.† (What Is ALS?) Morrie uses aphorisms quite frequently to accept his future and make peace with the past. The two aphorisms I chose are about making your life as fulfilling as possible. Not only can they relate to me personally in small ways, but also in bigger and deeper ways. In Tuesday s with Morrie, Morrie had many aphorisms that not only helped himself but helped others. He inspired many others, like his student Mitch, to†¦show more content†¦I can’t completely forget about these relationships because they can help me grow and become a better person. I can’t deny my faults in those relationships or blame the ending of the relationship on the other person or else I’ll repeat my mistakes in other relationships. I also can’t forget the positive aspects of the relationship and the happy moments without risking living a life of misery and hate. Morrie is well-known for his aphorisms but he’s not the only one who comes up with these words of truth. An aphorism not of Morrie’s but of similar depth and effect comes from the poet, George Gordon Byron. He said, â€Å"It is very certain that the desire of life prolongs it.† (Aphorisms:Life) Lord Byron lived from 1788 to 1824 and was a big contribution to the Romanticism era (Lord Byron Biography). Romanticism was an era of creation made of feelings and expression and new deep thought (Romanticism). This aphorism is definitely a reflection of the era. (Romanticism) I believe that this aphorism means that being excited and enthusiastic about living and wanting to live will make your life longer. If you’re always dreading or fearing life, it will appear shorter and less satisfying to you. For me personally, one of my biggest fears is death. Reading Tuesdays with Morrie made me amazed and almost jealous of Morrie’s outlook on death. I always fear I’ll never live a long, fulfilled life. This aphorism by Lord Byron has helped me realize that if I never doShow MoreRelatedSummary Of Tuesdays With Morrie1487 Words   |  6 PagesTuesdays with Morrie was awakening, yet, heartbreaking and I couldn’t put the book down. It was a story of friendship that turned to love, a story of family, a story of trust, and a story of death. As I read each page, I felt closer to Morrie Schwartz as if I knew him personally. Morrie, the main character in the book, was a kind, sensitive soul. He believed in humanity, and enjoyed sharing his wisdom with others. 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