Two is Better Than one
When we think of companionship, most of us automatically think of romantic relationships. Although this is a common view of companionship, there are other ways it can be interpreted: with friendships, acquaintances, family members, teachers, and the list goes on. On Tuesdays with Morrie, the Author Mitch Albom presents a few examples of companionship. Through Morrie’s interactions, we examine different examples that portray aspects of companionship revealed: with Mitch, his wife Charlotte, and the relationships he developed with his patients in a mental hospital.
Companionship is presented between friends. On Tuesdays with Morrie, we meet two friends; Morrie and Mitch, who become close friends with time. In an amiable way, they agree to meet every Tuesday at Morrie’s …show more content…
Through Morrie’s actions, we learn the importance of meeting a person's needs, recognising that “There are lonely people on hospitals and shelters who only want companionship”(126). Morrie possesses many hours giving his patients at the Mental Hospital his time, determined, to study their behavior. A good example displayed was of a lady who Morrie worked with. This young lady would lay on the floor every morning for hours all alone. When Morrie laid down with her, he tried to figure out her ways of thinking while other doctors ignored her and stepped right through her. Realising this, Morrie notices that the majority of these patients are in need of some compassion. Therefore, urging the fact to “Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning”(127) because Morrie teaches us that the needs of some people are not met just like the lady. He believes, sharing compassion with the needy, will help change lives, resulting a new respect for ourselves as
When we think of companionship, most of us automatically think of romantic relationships. Although this is a common view of companionship, there are other ways it can be interpreted: with friendships, acquaintances, family members, teachers, and the list goes on. On Tuesdays with Morrie, the Author Mitch Albom presents a few examples of companionship. Through Morrie’s interactions, we examine different examples that portray aspects of companionship revealed: with Mitch, his wife Charlotte, and the relationships he developed with his patients in a mental hospital.
Companionship is presented between friends. On Tuesdays with Morrie, we meet two friends; Morrie and Mitch, who become close friends with time. In an amiable way, they agree to meet every Tuesday at Morrie’s …show more content…
Through Morrie’s actions, we learn the importance of meeting a person's needs, recognising that “There are lonely people on hospitals and shelters who only want companionship”(126). Morrie possesses many hours giving his patients at the Mental Hospital his time, determined, to study their behavior. A good example displayed was of a lady who Morrie worked with. This young lady would lay on the floor every morning for hours all alone. When Morrie laid down with her, he tried to figure out her ways of thinking while other doctors ignored her and stepped right through her. Realising this, Morrie notices that the majority of these patients are in need of some compassion. Therefore, urging the fact to “Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning”(127) because Morrie teaches us that the needs of some people are not met just like the lady. He believes, sharing compassion with the needy, will help change lives, resulting a new respect for ourselves as