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”Välsigna mig Herre, ty jag har syndat”: En narrativ analys av skräckserien Midnight Mass, utifrånde religionsteoretiska etiska begreppen det goda livet och den goda människan
Dalarna University, School of Culture and Society.
2023 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

Film is an important resource, especially for young people who not only allow themselves to be entertained but also reflect on themselves and their place in society and the world. The purpose of this essay is to investigate what the narration in the horror series Midnight Mass could offer to the teaching of ethics and morality in the high school religious studies subject, in relation to the subject-theoretical ethical concepts of the good life and the good person. The research material consists of the horror series Midnight Mass created by Mike Flanagan. The research method is a qualitative, narrative analysis. The results show that the narrative offers several different interpretations of the good, in relation to the good life and the good person. The narration shows that goodness comes neither from believing in a certain God, nor from belonging to a certain religion or way of life. Everyone has a personal responsibility to do good for a good purpose, with or without religion, to be counted as good. However, for the individual's practice of the good life and the good person to be counted as good, it must not restrict other people's rights and freedoms. The subject didactic reflection based on the result of the narration makes it possible to look at creating closeness, empathy and understanding for the ethical and moral perspective that is portrayed. The conclusion is that the series can be a suitable didactic starting point for the teaching of ethics and morality.

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2023.
Keywords [sv]
film, narrativ, etik, moral, gymnasieskolan, religionskunskap
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Studies on Film Religious Studies
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-45438OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-45438DiVA, id: diva2:1736034
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Religious Studies
Available from: 2023-02-10 Created: 2023-02-10 Last updated: 2023-02-10Bibliographically approved

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