In the novel, Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom becomes acquainted with his former sociology professor, Morrie, as his life becomes threatened with a terminal illness, Morrie decides his final lesson will be on “The Meaning of Life.” Mitch absorbs his old professor’s final lessons on Feeling Sorry for Yourself, Death, Family, Emotions, and Forgiveness. Albom exploits a collection of rhetorical choices such as, syntax, irony, and tone, in order to reveal the ultimate lesson behind, “The Meaning of Life,” all before his beloved professor Morrie’s life comes to an end.
On the second Tuesday, Morrie begins with a lesson on “Feeling Sorry for Yourself.” Mitch enters the familiar study where class will soon start, Albom starts with an appeals to …show more content…
Albom begins the chapter by introducing Morrie’s wide acceptance of different religions; and how Morrie’s final months have allowed him to “transcend all religious differences.” Thus, allowing him to challenge life, and the many lessons it has to offer. “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.” Albom delivers this oxymoron through Morrie’s words, in order to give true insight into the truth behind dying. The realization of the effects of death on Morrie, conveys consolation within the final years of life; no matter how many lessons you learn, there will always be more. Albom continues by employing an apathetic tone in order to capitalize on Morrie’s idea of simplicity. “You strip away all that stuff and you focus on the essentials. When you realize you are going to die, you see everything much differently.” Albom includes this quote from Morrie because Morrie’s tone is so sincere, and informative when talking about something so grave. Albom also appeals to the audience's logic through Morrie’s tone, because no matter how many accomplishments, or material things an individual has, in the end everything diminishes to nothing. Because no human can live forever Morrie elaborates on this fact, showcasing the significance behind finding the truly meaningful things in
On the second Tuesday, Morrie begins with a lesson on “Feeling Sorry for Yourself.” Mitch enters the familiar study where class will soon start, Albom starts with an appeals to …show more content…
Albom begins the chapter by introducing Morrie’s wide acceptance of different religions; and how Morrie’s final months have allowed him to “transcend all religious differences.” Thus, allowing him to challenge life, and the many lessons it has to offer. “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.” Albom delivers this oxymoron through Morrie’s words, in order to give true insight into the truth behind dying. The realization of the effects of death on Morrie, conveys consolation within the final years of life; no matter how many lessons you learn, there will always be more. Albom continues by employing an apathetic tone in order to capitalize on Morrie’s idea of simplicity. “You strip away all that stuff and you focus on the essentials. When you realize you are going to die, you see everything much differently.” Albom includes this quote from Morrie because Morrie’s tone is so sincere, and informative when talking about something so grave. Albom also appeals to the audience's logic through Morrie’s tone, because no matter how many accomplishments, or material things an individual has, in the end everything diminishes to nothing. Because no human can live forever Morrie elaborates on this fact, showcasing the significance behind finding the truly meaningful things in