"Cirkeln är svaret" : En studie om etiska och religiösa teman i Cirkeln

Sammanfattning: In this study we have analyzed the Swedish fantasy novel Cirkeln by Mats Strandberg and Sara Bergmark Elfgren (2011). The aim of the analysis was to investigate how the fantasy genre is influenced by christian ethics, and whether it is possible to use this novel when teaching students in upper secondary school about the core values expressed in the school curriculum, which is based on the values and ethics of western christian society. We also ask if the novel Cirkeln carries other religious influences that might deepen the student’s understanding of the world outside of their own. The study showed that there are many parallels to both christianity and the pagan religion wicca in the novel, which makes it an excellent foundation for conversations about religion, values and moral dilemmas in school.