In this loving story a dying professor shares life lessons with his protege. Throughout many symbols of life and death are very noticeable.
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Symbolism InTuesdays With MorrieBy: Mitch Albom
This is a symbol of Morrie's inevitable death. Like waves on the ocean die on the shore he too will perish. However, he is reminded like the water he just becomes a bigger part of the ocean.
Waves on the Ocean
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To Morrie his bed is a symbol of defeat and the recognition that his ALS is getting worst. He says "when you're in bed, you're dead."
Morrie's Bed
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Like his dying plant Morrie recognizes that all things go through a cycle of life. As the plant begins to wither and die so does he. His failing heath and need for oxygen are represented by the color of the petals.