The very first question in the Reader's Guide at the end of the book is a very interesting one. It is as follows:
"The meaning of life is one of the world's greatest mysteries. Why do you think it is so important to discover it? What do you think the meaning of life is?" (Mass 290)
Please share your thoughts and be detailed.
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I just finished reading the book. I loved it! As far as the meaning of life, I think that Jemery's dad has hit the nail-on-the-head when he observed in the letter, "be filled with wonder" and told Jemery to focus on his own strings(Mass 272).When I think about all of the daily occurences that should be admired but we don't, it is really rather sad. Things like a beautiful sunset that isn't admired, a conversation with a friend that we may cut short to do work, or even a dinner that isn't savored, it makes me think if I have missed out on living life in a meaningful way. There are so many opportnuities to stop and really smell the roses. In the book, it seems as though Jemery's dad lived each day knowing that he didn't have to many more in the future. I wonder how others (including myself) would act if they adopted the same idea.
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ReplyDeleteThe meaning of life is important because it gives life meaning. It gives people a reason to live and to be happy. I beleive that the meaning of life is to be happy and have as much fun as you can.Things like a beautiful sunset that isn't admired, a conversation with a friend that we may cut short to do work, or even a dinner that isn't savored, it makes me think if I have missed out on living life in a meaningful way.HA HA HA
ReplyDeleteI think the meaning of life is life because without living you wont be able to try and find the meaning of life. if people try to seek the meaning of life some might come up with nothing while others might actually find their own meaning of life.
ReplyDeleteI think the meaning of life is the things that you dont get to appreciate the little things that you dont do. The meaning of life to me is when you stop and look at the world and nature. I think its important to discover it because its like something that must be done while you gave your life. life is too short and discovering all these things is just great. the world has many mysterys that should be found because if not what is the adventure in life then?
ReplyDeleteThats what i think the meaning of life is and why its important to discover it.
i think life is a beutiful thing
ReplyDeleteI think that the meaning of life is the assignment that god gave you to do. The assignment that god gave us was to care for the people you love and help other people if they need help you need to help them.I also think that we should be nice and have dignity. I think that that is the meaning of like.
ReplyDeleteI agree with that. I think that the meaning of life is one of the greatest mysteries.I think that it is important to discover it because you have to appreciate everything you do because they could be the meaning. If you look back at all the things you did those were leading up to the meaning of life. Once you find out what it is you can do to cherish any moments that you have.All of the little things we do go un-noticed. Like watching a flower grow or seeing all different kinds of people and what they are like. I believe the meaning of life is to find something that you treasure and always remember it even if it a really small thing. Also i think the meaning life is life itself. I think this because you never know what is going to happen so everyday you gain new knowledge and new things are done. You go through the days and not realize what is important and what you are doing and that is the meaning of life.
ReplyDeleteThe book was a really interesting. It make me think what is meaning of life, but never found the answer. I still dont know the meaning of life and why is it important, but in my opinion meaning of life is life. Is important becuase if there was no life you wouldnt be alive, nobody would be alive.
ReplyDeleteThis Was The First Book I Read For B.O.B. I Was Really Surprised In THe Endinq Because I Never Thought That Mr.Ozzy Was A Friend Of Jeremy's Dad. Also That Ozzy And Jeremy's Dad Planned The Whole Box Thing.I really Liked The Whole Part That Lizzy And Jeremy Eats Lots Of Candies And They Have A Sweet Tooth.
ReplyDeleteThis book was good though the time that I had to read it was very short. This book was also in Battle of the Books so that is really going to help me because I am also in Battle of the Books. Mayor Daley's Book Club is awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteI think the meaning of life is to cherish everything in life you have. Appreciate the little things you have too. You never know if today will be your last day or not, so live life to the fullest and make the right decisions. The meaning of life is so important because somethings you do the wrong things in life and you don't even know why your doing it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mr.Barr because "to be filld with wonder" thats the whole meaning of life is to be filled with wonder & curioscity because thats what we wonder our whole life we will always have a life with wonder and that is beutiful
ReplyDeleteThats also a big part of the meaning of life the rule to wonder.
I read Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of life and thougt the meaning of life was exactly what it should be. We should be living life as though tomorrow will never come. I thought that Jeremy's Dad was right because we should really admire the natural things in life, trees, flowers, and the glowing sun. I thought that Lizzy was also a big part mainly because Lizzy seems so powerful i loved her.
ReplyDeleteWell i think the meaning of life is life because if there wouldn't be any life there wouldn't be any meaning.many things are missed in this world like Mr. Barr posted, things that we take for granted.
ReplyDeleteI think we should find out the meaning of life because we will try to live our life how we think it should be lived.The meaning of life to me is to live our lives to the fullest and give thanks to what we have and what we can do.
ReplyDeleteI think the meaning of life should be discover so you take advantage of what you have because sometimes you have something taken away that's when you realize it was valueable. I think the meaning of life is to explore and always admire what you see.
ReplyDeleteI think that there is no meaning of life. I think that we are just supposed to live it the way we want to. I, personally, thought it was a fantastic book, though.
ReplyDeleteI think that the meaning of life is that you should enjoy your life and go out and have a mystery.
ReplyDeleteI think that the meaning of life is to enjoy your life and go out and have mystery with people you really care about. I really liked this book.
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