Meaning and Purpose in the Digital Age
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2024-10-31
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This master’s thesis explores the way videogames and their engaging narratives, in particular Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda’s Ocarina of Time (1998), can provide fruitful, lasting, and lively sources of meaning for modern, young individuals. It is led by the research question, ‘what are the characteristics of fictional fantasy videogames, such as Ocarina of Time, that allow them to be a modern source of meaning?’ and utilizes narrative analysis to thoroughly analyze the videogame’s story.
Especially relevant for spiritual counselors, who should be aware of all those topics outside of traditional religion where today’s generations find solace, this thesis found that videogames, such as Ocarina, possess multiple characteristics that allow it to be deeply meaningful, impactful and purposeful to players.
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Faculteit der Filosofie, Theologie en Religiewetenschappen