Mobley And Ward: Case Study

Miller’s ethic of critique buffered Mobley and Ward as individuals, and bulwarked the youths and the group of bystanders. How Miller positioned his body as a buffer between Mobley and Ward allowed them to empower themselves. Miller made no attempt to physically restrain them when he first approached; he respected the youths’ autonomy but was compelled to guide their decisions. He sought to connect Mobley and Ward as individuals yet uncouple them from being appendages of the group’s discursive power. Miller’s ethics of critique was galvanised by his recognition of the youths’ inequities: “Those kids didn’t look like predators to me[,]” he says in response to the interviewer's question about the risk he took; “[t]o me, I saw my own kids. I didn’t see predators” (Chan, 2017). Miller had no preconceived notions to condemn Mobley and Ward for their delinquency although he had acknowledged their disadvantaged realities. Miller saw the youth as disoriented young men who, overwhelmed by the …show more content…
. .] and it goes on Facebook, it could hurt you for a long time” (Chan, 2017). Miller, although, did not declare this external consequence to Mobley or Ward. Miller was more concerned with the youths’ inner possibility. Miller stands firm when Mobley and Ward refuse to shake hands right away: “I ain’t leaving bro. Y’all don’t shake hands, I’m not leaving bro” (3:41-3:45). The person filming tauntingly parrots Miller: “Why don’t you shake his hand bro?” (3:44-3:45). Mobley puts out his hand, even so, Ward refuses (3:46-3:48). The bystanders’ howl with laughter (3:49-3:53). Miller coaches further: “Look! They want y’all to be enemies” (3:58-4:00). He negotiates again: “Be it a sign of good faith. Put your hand back out there bro. He’s gonna shake it now this time. I promise you”