Morrie’s father tries to force him to bury the memories of his mother so that David will believe that their new stepmother is David’s real mom. He keeps the life-changing telegram with him until the day he dies, along with the burden of his mother’s death. This is Morrie’s first glimpse of the recurring theme of death throughout his life. Since Morrie is the only one in the family who can read English, he is forced to announce to his whole family the death of their beloved mother and wife. A telegram from the hospital announcing her death is delivered to the Schwartz residence. His mother falls ill and is only able to sit in front of the window all day long. The people who were the greatest influence on Morrie’s childhood were his mother, father, brother, and stepmother.įrom a young age, Morrie is exposed to the harsh reality of death. Finally, Morrie’s brother, David, teaches him compassion. Morrie’s stepmother, Eva, invokes his love of learning. Morrie’s mother’s death teaches him from an early age about personal culture and mankind’s inevitable death. His father teaches him about the importance of love. What and who shapes Morrie into the compassionate, knowledgeable, and fearless man he is? His close family members contribute to the majority of Morrie’s personality. Morrie Schwartz shapes many college students into successful adults with his powerful life lessons.
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