Study Questions 18. How does Morrie reconcile being an independent person with the fact that he must
depend on others in increasingly intimate ways?
19. Why does human contact become so important to Morrie?
20. How does Mitch's attitude towards the physical aspects of Morrie's illness change over
the course of their meetings?
21. Describe Morrie's relationship with his father. What lessons does Morrie apply to his own life
as a result of this relationship?
22. What is meant by the phrase "love is the only rational act"?
23. Compare and contrast Morrie's impressions of Charlie and Eva during his childhood.