Parallax Poetry Salon #6 - O.G. Rose
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The Complexities of Death in Storytelling
This chapter explores the contrasting approaches to death and violence in storytelling, particularly within Disney movies and more nuanced films like 'Princess Mononoke' and 'The Lord of the Rings.' It discusses the implications of sanitized narratives, the desensitization to death in American culture, and the importance of contemplating mortality. Through the lens of children’s understanding and literary examples, it emphasizes the need for a genuine engagement with the realities of life and death.
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