I drive a beat-up Mercury Cougar, with the windows down and the music up. I seek my identity in toughness - but it is Morrie's softness that draws me, and because he doesn't look at me as a kid trying to be something more than I am, I relax.
The speaker drives an old Mercury Cougar, enjoying the freedom of the open windows and loud music. He embodies a tough persona, attempting to carve out his identity through this toughness. However, he finds himself attracted to Morrie's gentler nature, which contrasts with his own hardened facade.
Morrie's ability to see him beyond his tough exterior allows the speaker to feel at ease and appreciated for who he truly is. This...