How does Morrie initially react to Koppel? Why do you think he does so?
During Koppel’s interview, how does Morrie explain his philosophy about living with a terminal illness? What does he most
dread about the decay of his body? Why do you think this especially bothers him?
morrie das not cair that he is going to diy he just wonts to live his how life
ReplyDeleteMorrie seems to have a good out look on his own death, He might struggle sometimes but goes back to being happy when he realizes he still has some life left to live for
ReplyDelete1. Morrie initially reacts to Koppel by pulling him into a different room and asks him personal questions. I think that Morrie did this so that he could see if talking to Koppel was worth his time.
ReplyDelete2. Morrie explains his philosophy by saying that he isn't going to shut himself out from the world just because he is dying. He is going to live to the best of his ability while he still can. What Morrie dreads most about the decay of his body is that someone is going to have to wipe him. I think that this bothers him because he hasn't had to have that kind of help in the bathroom yet.
Morrie's interview with Koppel was sad to watch yet informative. WIth a terminal illness, you know your going to die but you just don't know when. It makes to take a look at life and question: "Am I just going to sit around and feel bad for myself. Or am I going to do what I want to do and what I can do until I can't anymore?" I think Morrie is having the hardest time depending on people to do what he could so easily do before ALS. It makes death seem like much more of a reality and anyone would want to accept, you are just waiting for it to happen.
ReplyDeleteMorrie initially reacts to kopel negativly. He dosent really seem to like him because to him he is just another person putting on a show for other people and thinks he is narcissistic. Morrie explains his ilness, and chooses not to shut himself away and live his best life while he still has time. Morrie dreads the time where he wont be able to move anymore and someone will have to wipe him. I think it bothers him because he wont be able to do anything anymore and will feel helpless.
ReplyDeleteMorrie has been a sociology professor for years and from the mannerisms he observed on TV he thought Koppel was a narcissist. He made Koppel talk about things that mattered to him to prove he wasn't a narcissist. Morrie says he wants to live with dignity, composure, courage, and humility. Morrie dread the day he isn't able to use the bathroom by himself. I think he doesn't want to be a burden to other and make them uncomfortable with his situation.
ReplyDeleteMorrie initially believes that Koppel is just another narcissistic TV host who only wanted an interview for entertainment. I think he believes this because he is very practiced in psychology so he probably just assumed he was like the rest of them. Morrie explains how living with an illness is nothing to be afraid or ashamed of. He says how it is best to live each day like you want to live another and to accept it. I think that Morrie is mostly dreading not being able to speak his mind like he wants to. I think the day he is no longer able to properly speak is the day he will be unhappy.
ReplyDeleteMorrie initially reacts to Koppel by asking him some personal questions,and then calling him a narcissist. I think he responds like this so he can be upfront with Koppel and vice versa. Morrie then talks about how he is not going to just sit around and sulk and wait to die,but instead live to the best of his ability with the time he has left. He dreads that someone is going to have to help him in the bathroom,this bothers him because it is now a harsh reality and reminder.
ReplyDeleteWhen Morrie first sees Kopel walk into his house he treats him as if he would treat any person. He asks him questions and he is very honest with Kopel. Morrie dreads that people are going to have to do things for him. I think that Morrie is bothered by this because he doesn't want to not be able to function anymore. He wants to be independent and do the things that he could do before he was diagnosed.
ReplyDelete1.when Koppel first started the interview i think that Morrie didn't like him very much. i think that Morrie was debating on whether he should do it or not because Morrie doesn't like Koppel very much.
ReplyDelete2.When Morrie speaks about his philosophy he tells it like it is he says all this stuff because he doesn't want to just give up he wants to live his best life with what time he has left. i think the most he dreads about the illness is the fact that he wont be able to wipe his own butt that he has to have some one else do it for him. i think it bothers him because no one want to have some one else wipe their own butt thats something everyone should be able to do.
Morrie had only watch Koppel two times before being on his show, if you have seen a news ancor, they have to be know it alls. Morrie dread the day he isn't able to use the bathroom by himself. I think he doesn't want to be a burden to other and make them uncomfortable with his situation.
ReplyDeleteMorrie at first though that Koppel was a narcissist from watching him twice on TV. but was they went along in the interview morrie learned that Koppel wasn't a narcissist. I think that it is great the morrie is so open about death and wants to teach others about death. When morrie says" i am not going to sit around a feel sorry for myself" really shows the person morrie is. Not like most morrie wants to use every last bit of time doing something.
ReplyDeleteMorrie is being honest about Koppel's show. I think being honest with some people can always help them out because it can make there show better. Morrie said that death should not be embarrassing. The thing morrie dreads the most is not being about to do stuff on his own anymore he always has to have someone help him eat or get in bed.
ReplyDeleteMorrie first reacts to Koppel by taking him and asking him some questions because he thought he was a Narcissist. I think Morrie did this to see if it was really going to be worth his time. Morrie explains his philosophy in one bigger version. Morrie said that he wasn't going to allow the sickness stop him and that he was going to live his life and still do as much as he can. He also said that even thought he is sick he just has to accept the fact it is there and move on from it.
ReplyDeleteMorrie's first thought of Kopple was that he was a narcissist getting entertainment for others. I think Morrie reacted this way and thought this because for one he'd only watched him on t.v. two times and you cant expect much more out of reporter. A lot of them don't really care they just want entertainment for others so they can get there paycheck. Morrie explains his illness and decided to live the best of his life the best he can> Morrie said he has troubles doing this but he still pushes through and keeps going to have a good rest of his life. Morrie said what he dreads most about the illness is that someone will eventually has you wipe for him,
ReplyDelete1. Morrie is very honest and shares what he thinks about Koppel. He even switched the roles and interviewed Koppel before Koppel could interview him.
ReplyDelete2. Morries philosophy was " death should not be embarrassing".
He mostly dreads is needing he wiping in the bathroom. I think this bothers him since he doesn't like the thought of not being able to do something he has been able to do his whole life.
Morrie first wanted to see if it was really worth making the interview with Koppel. Because to Morrie he thought Koppel was a narcissist. Morrie wants to see if its worth his time. I think since Morrie seen him on TV only two times he probably got a first impressions that Morrie didn't like about Koppel. Morrie explains his philosophy that he isn't going to stop his life and act useless and will try to live his life. And he dreads that someone will have to wipe for him.
ReplyDeleteMorrie had only watched Nightline twice and thought that Koppel was a narcissist. I think that he assumed this because he had only watched Nightline twice and had never met Koppel until the interview. Morrie talks about how some mornings he wakes up and cries, but then he gets up and continues on with his day because he is still alive. Morrie dreads the day when he will no longer be able to wipe himself. I think that this bothers him because he will no longer be able to move and its just another skill that he will lose.
ReplyDeleteMorrie knows that he is dying but i think he just hates the thought of it because he has to leave eveyone behind even though he is slowly moving on. He just doesn't want others to see that he is dying inside and out.
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