The play Wit and the book Tuesday 's with Morrie both carry the heavy subject of facing death. These two works are similar in the sense that they both contain professors, confronted with their mortality. Though similar in profession, they have lead very different lives; as a result, they respond to their fate differently.
In the play Wit, readers are introduced to Dr. Vivian Bearing. Vivian has recently found that she has ovarian cancer. Previous to her diagnosis, Vivian was an English professor with an intense passion for words, learning, and teaching. Dr. Vivian saw purpose in the concept of knowledge. Further, she attributed meaning to being an active part of this institution. Thus, her contribution of learned knowledge, and the knowledge …show more content…
Further, she saw her legacy in her field, and in science; flourish even in death, crafting further foundations for others to build on. In the book Tuesdays with Morrie, we are introduced to another professor who is diagnosed with ALS. However, Professor Morrie is a Professor of Philosophy. Unlike Professor Bearing, Professor Morrie concentrates on interpersonal relationships in his lifetime previous to his diagnosis. He found meaning in the way that he loved his family and students. Further, he found meaning in the many facets and roles individuals take in the constructs of love.
In contrast to Dr. Vivian Bearing, Professor Morrie found meaning in daily life, experience, and interpersonal relationships. This is demonstrated by his need to teach philosophies of life, love, and death to his student, even at the end. Further, he showed through example how to live life with …show more content…
Fear of death may also drive persons to strive for the best quality in life. Death motivates many individuals to act in their life. This desire to experience and enjoy life, whether young or old, is ultimately driven by the consciousness of one’s allotted lifetime in this form. This explains sayings such as your only young once, or you only live once, indicating an expiration. These mantras subtly insinuate death is on the way, thus live life while it is here. Fear of death has the power to motivate and protect individuals who respect the finality of it.
The most important lesson I learned is from Professor Morris. One should not be afraid to love whole heartedly over fear of losing the object of affection. I have seen many people attempt to save themselves heartache through reservation. I found beauty in his perseverance to become completely vulnerable to the ones he loved. Further, to be comfortable at the mercy of
In the play Wit, readers are introduced to Dr. Vivian Bearing. Vivian has recently found that she has ovarian cancer. Previous to her diagnosis, Vivian was an English professor with an intense passion for words, learning, and teaching. Dr. Vivian saw purpose in the concept of knowledge. Further, she attributed meaning to being an active part of this institution. Thus, her contribution of learned knowledge, and the knowledge …show more content…
Further, she saw her legacy in her field, and in science; flourish even in death, crafting further foundations for others to build on. In the book Tuesdays with Morrie, we are introduced to another professor who is diagnosed with ALS. However, Professor Morrie is a Professor of Philosophy. Unlike Professor Bearing, Professor Morrie concentrates on interpersonal relationships in his lifetime previous to his diagnosis. He found meaning in the way that he loved his family and students. Further, he found meaning in the many facets and roles individuals take in the constructs of love.
In contrast to Dr. Vivian Bearing, Professor Morrie found meaning in daily life, experience, and interpersonal relationships. This is demonstrated by his need to teach philosophies of life, love, and death to his student, even at the end. Further, he showed through example how to live life with …show more content…
Fear of death may also drive persons to strive for the best quality in life. Death motivates many individuals to act in their life. This desire to experience and enjoy life, whether young or old, is ultimately driven by the consciousness of one’s allotted lifetime in this form. This explains sayings such as your only young once, or you only live once, indicating an expiration. These mantras subtly insinuate death is on the way, thus live life while it is here. Fear of death has the power to motivate and protect individuals who respect the finality of it.
The most important lesson I learned is from Professor Morris. One should not be afraid to love whole heartedly over fear of losing the object of affection. I have seen many people attempt to save themselves heartache through reservation. I found beauty in his perseverance to become completely vulnerable to the ones he loved. Further, to be comfortable at the mercy of