coping with an existential crisis theme
A character questions whether their life has meaning, purpose, or value. This is often tied to depression or negative speculations on purpose in life.
Examples
In "Winter Light" (1963), Pastor Tomas Ericsson had a deep existential crisis related to the problems he saw in the world and his own apparent lack of faith. Fisherman Jonas Persson had a similar crisis, and ended up killing himself.
2 total · 1 choice · 1 major
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: Winter Light (1963) | choice | Tomas had a deep existential crisis related to evil and religion |
| tz1959e3x37 | major | Fowler thought his long life had lacked meaning when he considered that none of his students had learned anything from him. |