The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride - Discussion Highlights
In the initial chapters of "The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride," we are introduced to Murray McBride on his 100th birthday, exploring his feelings and aspirations. Doc Keaton advises him to be more socially engaged, leading Murray to volunteer at a children's hospital. The story unfolds as Murray discovers Jason's bucket list, prompting him to assist Jason in fulfilling his wishes. These events raise questions about loneliness, friendship, volunteering, and the pursuit of personal aspirations.
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Chapters 1-2 Discussion The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride
We first meet Murray McBride on the morning of We first meet Murray McBride on the morning of his 100th birthday (page 1). his 100th birthday (page 1). What does Murray do on his birthday morning? What does Murray do on his birthday morning? Do you think he is excited about his plans? Why Do you think he is excited about his plans? Why or why not? or why not? How would you want to spend your 100th How would you want to spend your 100th birthday? birthday?
Doc Keaton tells Murray that if he doesnt become more Doc Keaton tells Murray that if he doesn t become more social, he ll die a pathetic old man. Sad and alone (page social, he ll die a pathetic old man. Sad and alone (page 5). He gives Murray some different ways to connect with 5). He gives Murray some different ways to connect with other people, such as going to an art class. other people, such as going to an art class. Why is Murray so lonely? Why is Murray so lonely? What recommendations would you give to Murray to What recommendations would you give to Murray to help him find friendship? help him find friendship? What are some ways you stay connected with other What are some ways you stay connected with other people? people?
Murray decides he wants to spend his last day Murray decides he wants to spend his last day volunteering his time at a children s hospital, potentially volunteering his time at a children s hospital, potentially helping parents of sick kids (page 7). helping parents of sick kids (page 7). What does Murray end up doing when he gets to the What does Murray end up doing when he gets to the hospital? Who does he meet? hospital? Who does he meet? If you could pick a place to volunteer your time, where If you could pick a place to volunteer your time, where would you go and why? would you go and why?
Murray finds Jasons bucket list, titled Five Things I Murray finds Jason s bucket list, titled Five Things I want to do Before My Heart Dies and I go to Heaven want to do Before My Heart Dies and I go to Heaven (page 13). Murray decides he is going to help Jason tick (page 13). Murray decides he is going to help Jason tick off the wishes on this list. off the wishes on this list. Which of the five wishes are you most excited to see Which of the five wishes are you most excited to see Jason and Murray complete? Why? Jason and Murray complete? Why? What is something that is on your bucket list? What is something that is on your bucket list?
3 Across Murray wears this type of glasses (page 3)
3 Across b i f o c a l s Murray wears this type of glasses (page 3) bifocals
4 Across b i f o c a l s The _______ floor is on level six (page 8)
4 Across b i f o c a l s The _______ floor is on level six (page 8) c a r d i a c cardiac
6 Across b i f o c a l s Murray finds Jason plopped on a _______ of some sort (page 8) c a r d i a c
6 Across b i f o c a l s Murray finds Jason plopped on a _______ of some sort (page 8) c a r d i a c b e a n b a g beanbag
8 Across b i f o c a l s The story takes place in this state. (page 1) c a r d i a c b e a n b a g
8 Across b i f o c a l s The story takes place in this state. (page 1) c a r d i a c b e a n b a g Illinois I l l i n o i s
9 Across b i f o c a l s Jason s last name (page 13) c a r d i a c b e a n b a g I l l i n o i s
9 Across b i f o c a l s Jason s last name (page 13) c a r d i a c b e a n b a g Cashman I l l i n o i s C a s h m a n
1 Down b i f o c a l s Every time the bus hits one of these, Murray gets a pain in his knee. (page 7) c a r d i a c b e a n b a g I l l i n o i s C a s h m a n
p o t h o 1 Down b i f o c a l s e Every time the bus hits one of these, Murray gets a pain in his knee. (page 7) c a r d i a c b e a n b a g I l l i n o i s pothole C a s h m a n
p o t h o 2 Down b i f o c a l s e Doc Keaton surprises Murray with a single _______ on his birthday (page 4) c a r d i a c b e a n b a g I l l i n o i s C a s h m a n
p o t h o c u p 2 Down b i f o c a l s e a k e Doc Keaton surprises Murray with a single _______ on his birthday (page 4) c a r d i a c b e a n b a g I l l i n o i s cupcake C a s h m a n
p o t h o c u p 3 Down b i f o c a l s e a k e The name of the oxygen tank Jenny used (page 12) c a r d i a c b e a n b a g I l l i n o i s C a s h m a n
p o t h o c u p 3 Down b i f o c a l s r e e a k e The name of the oxygen tank Jenny used (page 12) c a r d i a c t h b e a n b a g a Breatheasy I l l i n o i s y C a s h m a n
p o t h o c u p 5 Down b i f o c a l s r e e a k e Recalling feelings of youth gave Murray a _______ of hope (page 14) c a r d i a c t h b e a n b a g a I l l i n o i s y C a s h m a n
p o t h o c u p 5 Down b i f o c a l s r e e a k e Recalling feelings of youth gave Murray a _______ of hope (page 14) c a r d i a c t h g l b e a n b a g a glimmer I l l i n o i s m y C a s h m a n e r
p o t h o c u p 7 Down b i f o c a l s r e e a k e In the video game, Jason and Murray are Gods fighting these creatures (page 10) c a r d i a c t h g l b e a n b a g a I l l i n o i s m y C a s h m a n e r
p o t h o c u p 7 Down b i f o c a l s r e e a k e In the video game, Jason and Murray are Gods fighting these creatures (page 10) c a r d i a c t h g l b e a n b a g a l i e n s I l l i n o i s m aliens y C a s h m a n e r
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