Dependency -- Tuesdays With Morrie..

For the past few days in class, we've watched the movie "Tuesdays with Morrie" I've never seen this movie before but from what I have seen, I'm trying to analyze through a sociological perspective. The main character, Mitch, is obsessed with work, and keeps himself busy and detatched from the real world (his social life, like his girlfriend, and his old teacher Morrie). Mitch WANTS to be independent, although he becomes more and more dependent on the people he loves later on in the movie.

I think a lot of people are afraid of being so dependent on others is because you can lose the people around you. Mitch knows that Morrie is going to die; Morrie is sick and he's getting worse with every tuesday visit Mitch has. I think it's hard sometimes to get too close to someone you know you are going to lose. Or maybe it's just the thought of losing them that makes you so afraid of getting close in the first place?

I depend a lot on my friends, family and parents. Whether it's for support, advice, or just to talk and listen to each other, I need these people in my life. My parents have helped me a lot. When I was younger, I depended on them for rides. But now I have a license and a car, but sometimes I still ask them to drive me!! I also depend on my parents for starting college, having a place to stay, clothes, food, etc. I need my friends and family a lot for advice, or just to hang out. It doesn't really bother me being somewhat dependent on these people. If I was completely independent, I'd feel alone. I like having my friends and family around when I need them.