Parables in Pop Culture
University of Scranton
Theology/Religious Studies 228
Spring 2020 Final Student Papers (COVID-19)
Kathryn E. Antonawich,
The Film Wit (2001) Within the Nursing Perspective of Human Dignity
Nicole I. Antonelli,
Wall-E & Pope Francis's Laudato Si
Gabriella R. Basile,
The Social Network: A Parable of Selfishness
Emily N. Bernard,
Molly's Game: A Slippery Slope
Alessia J. Brunori,
Lady Bird: Growth & Denial Against Her Nature
Aidan K. Burrows,
Pan's Labyrinth: Disobience in the Face of Authority
Mya M. Buschman,
The Greatest Showman: A Parable about Parables
Audrey E. Campo,
Call Me By Your Name: A Parable for Self-Acceptance & Love
Christopher J. Connolly,
Parasite: A Parable for Recognizing Privilege
Clare Domenico,
Spirited Away (2001)
Brendan J. Gregory,
Citizen Kane: A Parable of Ecclesiastes & the Perils of the American Dream
Gabrielle N. Guarino,
The Intouchables: An Unlikely Friendship
Emily Howells,
Therapeutic Interventions in
Brave
Rose V. Hricko,
The Forgiveness Behind
I Can Only Imagine
Jordan D. Katz,
Friday Night Lights: A Parable of Heroism
Emily N. Kearney,
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, Part 2: A Parabolic Journey of Loyalty, Hope, & Judgment
Riva Kelly,
La La Land: A Parable for Following Your Dreams
Emily M. Lo Cascio,
Good Will Hunting: Seeking a Reputation
Caitlin M. Long,
The Breadwinner: A Parable for Women's Empowerment
Marnie E. Monahan,
Innocence Lost, Understanding Gained, Unfortunately: A Reading of Greta Gerwig's Little Women
Meghan C. Nally,
The Boy in Striped Pajamas: A Parable for Our Times
Bryn A. Onoshko,
Midsommar (2019): A Parable for Reckoning and Grief in Sweden
Zachary A. Pavlocak,
Roar: The King of the Jungle's Court
Sadie E. Peck,
How to Train Your Dragon (2010): A Parable for Kindness
Nicole M. Pitera,
The Lion King (2019): A Parable for Leadership
Jamie R. Psinakis,
The Hunger Games: A Parable for Jesuit Magis and Cura Personalis
Tori A. Rosenthal,
BlacKkKlansmann: Language is Power
Daniel R. Shuck,
Mother! (2017): Explaining Life Through Horror
Sabrina L. Verdi,
Avatar: A Parable for Empathetic Transformation