‘The Past is Never Dead’

Abstract

'The Past is Never Dead': Memory and Spatiality in Rusty Lake explores the thematic and narrative significance of spaces within the Rusty Lake game series, focusing particularly on how these spaces intersect with the themes of memory and trauma. It delves into how various spaces within the games serve as repositories of memory, shaping the characters' experiences and interactions. Additionally, the paper examines how spaces act as catalysts for exploring traumatic events, offering opportunities for reconciliation and healing. Through an analysis of key spaces and their symbolic meanings, the paper aims to elucidate the complex interplay between physical environments, memory, and trauma within the Rusty Lake universe.