This week in class we watched Tuesday's With Morrie. This powerful movie discusses the touchy topics of life and death. Mitch, a selfish and overworking man, visits his dieing sociology teacher. Morrie teaches Mitch to live his life in a new way, like it's his last day everyday, to look at the "little bird on his shoulder." Love is one of the most stressed topics, "you love one another or you die." This really made me reflect on my life and ask myself many questions. Am I living more like Mitch or Morrie? Even the strongest of people have their weak moments, like Morrie. This movie has also made me think what society has taught us about life and death. Youth is valued so much in our society. Why? When you are old, you are wise and you can relax, reflect, and look back. In most societies, older age is the most valued and respected, Because of our American values, we are scared of death. Death is apart of life and if we live the life we want to live, it will be a long and interesting journey.
its interesting how youth is valued a lot in our society. i feel like older people are more interesting! they always have funny stories to tell from the past and they are usually really kind.
ReplyDeleteThe movie made me consider how I live my life as well. It really hit me when Morrie said that you live differently when you accept the fact that you could die at any moment.
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