Why Was Mitch Hitting Morrie

Morrie’s disease is spreading to his lungs, and soon he will die of suffocation. His physical therapist instructs Mitch on how to free the poison in Morrie’s lungs through pounding and massage. Mitch jokes that the blows are revenge for the B grade Morrie had given him in college.

What does Morrie do that is so disturbing for Mitch?

36) Describe what Morrie does that is so disturbing for Mitch? Morrie tells Mitch that he is dying, and then he shows Mitch how he knows the extent of his disease. Morrie explains to Mitch that when the disease reaches his lungs, he will be fast approaching death.

How does Mitch feel death?

Mitch thinks he has to live life really fast and pack everything in as he is afraid he will die at a young age like his uncle.