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Perfect Day

kerstingc1 — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:59:19 -0500

Morrie described his perfect day for Mitch.

What was Mitch's reaction?

Describe what your 'perfect day' would be like.

The Professor, Part Two: Responses due by Jan. 4, 2009

kerstingc1 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:45:24 -0500

Answer the questions below and comment on two classmates' responses.

In Part Two, Morrie and Mitch share discussions on Aging, Money, Love, Marriage, and Our Culture. What does Morrie think about each topic. Be specific.

What does Morrie mean when he says " You have to work at creating your own culture?'

Fifth and Sixth Tuesdays: Due by 8:00AM on Friday, December 19

kerstingc1 — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:06:02 -0500

Two Questions:

1. Mitch's brother was ill with cancer. How did his interaction with his brother differ from that with Morrie?

2. How did it help Morrie to 'detach himself from the experience?'

Reply to these questions and comment on two classmates' replies.

Learn How to Die - Reply to the question below and post a reply to 2 classmates' comments by class on Monday, Dec. 15

kerstingc1 — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 21:02:28 -0500

Read pages 42 to 89. Morrie told Mitch "Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live." What do you think he meant by this?

The Reunion: Due BEFORE Sociology class on December 9

kerstingc1 — Fri, 5 Dec 2008 13:21:49 -0500

Answer the question below and reply to 2 other student's postings

When Mitch has his 'reunion' meeting with Morrie he asks himself the same question repeatedly, 'What happened to me?' Why is Mitch asking himself this question? What has 'happened' to him?