The Hurt Locker

This essay combines critical reflection with dramaturgical analysis to uncover some of the ethical questions that arose when working in applied ethnographic theatre with veterans of the US Armed Forces. In the aftermath of 9/11, theatre in the United States has grappled with the ongoing armed conflicts through a number of recent projects and initiatives performed throughout the country, including Basetrack Live (2014), Holding it Down: The Veterans’ Dreams Project (2013), and The Telling Project…

The movie I decided to write my research paper about is my all-time favorite football movie which is called Friday Night Lights and it is the true story of the Permian Panthers high school football team. The state of Texas is known for its size and even has its own sayings such as “Everything is bigger in Texas” and “Don’t mess with Texas. Well football is very well known in Texas and people really care about the sport. Every Friday night the small town of Odessa, Texas would be empty simply…

Nobody enjoys receiving a punishment. Especially when one gets accused wrongly. It is probably one of the most angst provoking feelings knowing that one is receiving a negative consequence for something that one would never have done in their life. Especially as an impressionable young child, receiving a severe punishment can leave the person traumatized, never wanting to be confronted by authority again, avoiding them at all costs. Sadly, this awful experience happened to my fifth grade self…

I felt bad because I think it hurt her feelings. But I could not afford to show her that. “What changed?” I asked her because I was genuinely curious. “He found out I was a necromancer, I raised a teacher that committed suicide from the dead after that he did not like me anymore…

Gone. How is that word meant to be comprehended? What even is it’s meaning? Such a common word with such a profound meaning that everyone overlooks. I hear people say it everyday, and I feel like they are abusing the word when they speak because of how oblivious they are to it’s true meaning. Gone is nonexistent but once existed. You can not hear it, see it, smell it, touch it, nor feel it. Gone is a lost word with a lost meaning. Gone is bare, abandoned. Gone is what my mother will forever be.…

Homophobia has been around for many years, and at times, dominated decisions that were made in regards to the LGBT community. Exactly what is homophobia? Homophobia is the negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors an individual has in response to others who are perceived to be gay or lesbian. This concept has plagued many among the LGBT community in regards to equal rights, fair employment, and most shocking of all, personal safety. This paper highlights some studies which have been conducted…

her alone with a bunch of upperclassmen guys,” Corbin interjected. Jace looked between Jenna and Corbin for a moment while Jackson stood awkwardly off to the side. Finally, Jace shook his head. “You know what? You want to me to stand by and let him hurt you? Fine, but don’t come to me crying when he breaks your…

The ball is one with the birds as it cuts through the hot summer air, towards the outfield fence. Trying as hard as it can to escape the diamond, it gets a push of momentum from a westward gust of wind. Despite the effort, the breeze was not enough as the ball rattled off the top of the fence and fell to the damp, warning track dirt. It laid there patiently waiting until the sweaty hand of a center fielder grasped the laces with three fingers and launched it back into action. Again, it was…

“ obstacles can’t stop you, problems can 't stop you . Most of all , other people can 't stop you. The only one who stops you is yourself. “ - unknown. As we all go on throughout life there will always be people that try to bring you down and tell you you 're not good enough. We’ve all had those moments. Where people underestimate you. In a way I like when people underestimate me or the power of motivation and determination . See although they can say things to bring you down what they don 't…

2. Social Interactions/Development With children between the ages of zero years and two years, there are numerous amounts of developmental changes that happened in between that time span. While observing the toddlers in lab one, ages zero years to two years old, I witnessed multiple kinds of developmental changes. These children also encountered many people. In the lab, I seen multiple toddlers showing different signs of social development. Some of the toddlers were talking the whole time I was…