The Suicide of Kate Marsh (Life is Strange)

In this video, I will discuss Life is Strange (2015). More specifically, I will be discussing the theme of suicide, how it manifests in Kate’s narrative and what I believe players can take from this. To assist, I’ll be making use of Thomas Joiner’s theories on suicide. References: Joiner, Thomas. Myths about Suicide. Massachussets: Harvard University Press, 2010. Kalafat, John. Lester, David. "Shame and Suicide: A Case Study." Death Studies 24.2 (2000): 157-162. Ribeiro, Jessica., Joiner, Thomas. "The Interpersonal‐Psychological Theory of Suicidal Behavior: Current Status and Future Directions." Journal of Clinical Psychology 65.12 (2009): 1291-1299.