Mortality Quotes in Me Before You

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #4

And yet, there was something else in her expression when she spoke; something that [...] told of a deep, deep relief.

"He finally looked like Leo again." (14.156-157)

The story of the young footballer who commits assisted suicide at Dignitas gets to the heart of this very controversial issue. On the one hand, it's tragic whenever anyone makes the choice to end his or her own life, regardless of circumstances. On the other hand, the situation gets more complicated when the person in question might commit suicide in a much less humane way otherwise.

Quote #5

"I...I can't judge him for what he want to do. It's his choice. It should be his choice." (22.105)

Unlike Lou, Nathan has some understanding for Will's decision to go to Dignitas. He doesn't exactly support it, but he knows that no one can make that choice but Will himself.

Quote #6

"No. I want him to live."

"But–"

"But I want him to live if he wants to live." (22.120-122)

This is the heart of the issue. Out of their love for Will, his parents and Lou want to keep him alive at all costs, but they don't take into account what he wants. This is not necessarily to support his decision, but simply to explain it.