How was Mitch and Morrie's relationship mutualistic?

Answer 1

Tuesday's With Morrie is a wonderful book.

Mitch and Morrie's relationship was mutualistic in that they both got something out of it.

Mitch was able to let go of his perfectionism, and regain a sense of self that he thought had been lost long ago. Throughout his meeting's with Morrie, Mitch was reminded that although the culture of the U.S. is materialistic, true value lies in things which aren't material--the love of family, joy in life, truly listening to friends.

Morrie was able to see one of his star student's flourish, and continue to teach until his death. Real teachers, after all, love to teach. Also, Morrie was able to spread his life philosophy through Mitch.

All in all, they relied on each other in similar, yet somehow vastly different, ways.