1- Explain the aphorism in detail. what was Morrie's main message?
2- Relate the aphorism to a movie, song, historical event, current event, personal experience, etc. and explain in detail how the example you have chosen relates to the aphorism.
3- Evaluate the aphorism by explaining why you agree/disagree with it. Give specific reasons for your position and specific evidence from the text to support your position.
4- Take a picture of your aphorism to use as your graphic.
5- Include your own aphorism regarding life.
The Aphorism "Accept the past as past,without denying it discarding it." (p. 18) basically says that you need to accept the things you did in the past. Morrie wanted Mitch to embrace his past instead of putting aside and forgetting about it. I also think Morrie told Mitch this because you have to do this to fully forgive yourself before you die. You have to acknowledge your decisions right or wrong to forgive yourself, which will make you a happier person.
I can relate this aphorism to To Kill a Mockingbird when Scout said, "I sometimes felt a twinge of remorse, when passing by the old place, at ever having take part in what just have been sheer torment to Arthur Radley." These quotes are similar because this shows that Scout didn't discard her past and feels bad about her decisions. In this aphorism Morrie said to do exactly that, which is why I can relate the two.
I agree with this aphorism because accepting your past is good thing to do because your reflecting on your life. Reflecting on things can help you distinguish what is good and what is bad. Without reflecting you would make the same mistakes over and over again. I also agree with this because it helps you forgive yourself which is a good life skill.
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