Gordie promises that if God will just give him six months more to live, he will give up smoking and be a better husband. Gordie's reaction is best considered to be an example of which of Kübler-Ross's five stages of dying:

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Gordie is bargaining with God, making promises in exchange for more time to live. This behavior is consistent with the bargaining stage in Kübler-Ross's model of the stages of grieving and dying. Gordie has not yet accepted his situation and is not displaying denial or anger, although these emotions could arise later in the process.

Gordie Promises That If God Will Just Give Him Six