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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outlines Kübler-Ross' 5 stages of death and dying. According to this table, people in the bargaining stage look for ways to buy time, making promises and negotiating with their God, doctors, nurses, or others for more time and for relief from pain and suffering.

Gordie Promises That If God Will Just Give Him Six