Public Mourning: How Does Society Mourn the Loss of Public Figures?
Identify a public figure whose death you remember. Give some background on this individual. This individual can be a politician, religious leader, entertainer, or other prominent individual.
- Describe the public mourning ritual that surrounded this person’s death.
- Do you have flashbulb memories— very clear, detailed memories—of the time, place, and circumstances of the death.
- Did the public figure’s image change after death?
- How is the anniversary of the death memorialized?
- Were you surprised at the depth of your grief or the grief of others at the loss of the public figure? Why or why not?
NOTE: This summary should be at least 2 paragraph.
