Themes and Lessons from 'Tuesdays with Morrie'

In this video, Miss Clark reads from 'Tuesdays with Morrie' and discusses the themes of kindness, self-pity, and trust. The session explores personal connections to the book, Morrie's life lessons, and the impact of ALS. A class exercise on trust is also highlighted.

What is the main theme discussed in the second Tuesday of 'Tuesdays with Morrie'?

• Traveling

• Career success

• Feeling sorry for oneself

• The importance of family

How does Mitch feel about his visits to Morrie?

• He finds them burdensome

• He looks forward to them

• He is indifferent

• He feels anxious

What change does Mitch notice in himself due to the newspaper strike?

• He becomes more productive

• He feels more disconnected

• He starts enjoying a slower pace

• He becomes more stressed

What does Mitch compare his visits with Morrie to?

• A business meeting

• A routine task

• A cleansing rinse of kindness

• A stressful event

How does Morrie handle self-pity?

• He indulges in it all day

• He limits it to a few minutes each morning

• He shares it with others

• He ignores it completely

What is Morrie's perspective on his disease?

• He blames others for it

• He is in denial about it

• He feels lucky for the time it gives him

• He sees it as purely negative

What analogy is used to describe the insidious nature of ALS?

• A sudden storm

• A creeping twilight

• A fast-moving train

• A roaring fire

What lesson is taught through the trust exercise in Mitch's sociology class?

• Feelings are unreliable

• Trust is always visible

• Trust is unnecessary

• You must believe what you feel

What is the focus of the next reading session?

• Regrets

• Success

• Happiness

• Friendship