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A Pirandellian perspective on suicide.

Thomas W Elwood1

  • 1Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Washington, DC 20015, USA. thomas@asaph.org

International Quarterly of Community Health Education
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Summary

Luigi Pirandello

Area of Science:

  • Literature and Psychology
  • Public Health and Humanities

Background:

  • Suicide is a significant global public health issue.
  • Nobel Laureate Luigi Pirandello extensively explored suicide in his literary works.
  • This study examines Pirandello's literary depictions of suicide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the unbearable situations leading to suicide as portrayed in Pirandello's writings.
  • To understand the perceived value of suicide as a solution within these contexts.
  • To explore the influences on Pirandello's engagement with the theme of suicide.

Main Methods:

  • Literary analysis of Luigi Pirandello's plays, novels, and short stories.
  • Examination of biographical details and influences (literature, opera) on Pirandello's work.

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  • Qualitative interpretation of themes related to unbearable situations and suicide.

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    • Pirandello's works depict diverse unbearable situations driving individuals to perceive suicide as the sole option.
    • The analysis highlights the subjective value attributed to suicide in extreme distress.
    • Biographical and artistic influences contributed to Pirandello's focus on suicide.

    Conclusions:

    • Luigi Pirandello's literary oeuvre offers profound insights into the human condition and the complex issue of suicide.
    • His works illustrate the psychological and situational factors contributing to suicidal ideation.
    • Understanding these literary portrayals can inform public health discourse on suicide prevention.