1. Tuesdays with Morrie
Lesson II
October 1, 2010

2. Objectives
To see how a writer of nonfiction shows his philosophy of life and its conflicts
To understand a relationship that spans many years
To acquire information about ALS

3. Things to Point Out…
In this section, Albom recalls his own life changes after graduation from Brandeis and how he forgot all his youthful ideals along with forgetting Morrie his mentor.
How did Mitch learn about Morrie’s disease and his impending death?
The book jumps back and forth between the present and the past - memory pages are set in italics to make it easier for us as readers.

4. Terms to Add to UWD ALS - Conflict Nonfiction - Flashback
Tone - Amphetamines
Averting (15) - Insatiable (16)
Hypocritical (16) - Aphorism (18)
Narcissist (21) - Humility (22)
Insidious (22) - Gaunt (27)
Identity (30) - Lamented (42)
Powerlessness - Materialism

5. Conflict
Conflict is the result of two forces coming together in opposition
There is both internal and external conflict
There are 6 types of Conflict:
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Nature
Person vs. Self
Person vs. Society
Person vs. Fate
Person vs. Machine
What are some examples that you can think of?

6. Conflict in Tuesdays
What are two types of conflict that exist within Tuesdays with Morrie?
Morrie’s Illness?
Mitch’s Materialism?

7. Tension of Opposites
Needs/Have To’s
Wants/Desires