The Act of Dying in Literature and Film as an Imaginative Challenge
Major Field of Study
Humanities
Location
Dominican University of California (online)
Start Date
19-6-2021 1:30 PM
End Date
19-6-2021 2:50 PM
Abstract
Sociocultural conceptions of death and dying are a vast, multidimensional collection. The capacity for literature and other art forms to exert influence on these views presents an opportunity. I propose a rationale for the merits of imaginative depictions of death in literature and film as a means to go beyond entrenched tropes, which impede the transformation of views on death. This project is an act of living. The intention is to inspire readers and viewers to slow down, cultivate new awareness, and consider which books, films, music, and poems ignite your imagination about what’s next.
The Act of Dying in Literature and Film as an Imaginative Challenge
Dominican University of California (online)
Sociocultural conceptions of death and dying are a vast, multidimensional collection. The capacity for literature and other art forms to exert influence on these views presents an opportunity. I propose a rationale for the merits of imaginative depictions of death in literature and film as a means to go beyond entrenched tropes, which impede the transformation of views on death. This project is an act of living. The intention is to inspire readers and viewers to slow down, cultivate new awareness, and consider which books, films, music, and poems ignite your imagination about what’s next.
Presenter Biography
Michelle van Kriedt is a graduate student in the Masters in Humanities program at Dominican University of California. The study of humanities aligns with Michelle's interest in cultural intersections. Her work background includes positions as a U.S. Congressional staffer, a political appointee in the Clinton Administration, a political consultant, a high-tech communications director, a content marketing professional, and a higher ed administrator. Michelle is a daughter, spouse, parent, friend, and student of the earth.