Character Sketch - Morrie - Tuesdays with Morrie - Mitch Albom

The reader's first introduction to Morrie is that of him as a healthy, physically stable man. The stories of his wit and pep make one smile, therefore building up the readers view of him as a fully functioning human being, therefore when he weakens, one has an even greater pang of emotion and pity, because one "knew" him in his former days. Morrie has the soul and wisdom of a philosopher, inside the body of a grandfather. Despite his frailty, he manages to pass on his wisdom to the next generation, in the hope that they might fare better than so many before him. Albom's portrayal of Morrie as a weakening individual illustrates the hope that even the creatures with the least stature and standing in our world today can make a difference. While Morrie may be gone, his legacy lives forever.