Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2004
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Communication and Journalism
First Advisor
J.D. Ackman
Abstract
This study is a Burkeian analysis of the playscript The Laramie Project written by Moises Kaufman and the members of the Tectonic Theater Project. The study focuses on three characters (Baptist minister, Reverend Fred Phelps, and Father Roger Schmit) and uses Burke's dramatistic pentad as a framework for analysis of their views on gay male and lesbian sexual orientation contained in the playscript. From the analysis of the characters, three distinct levels of consubstantiality relating to their views are discovered, and the pentadic scene appears to dominate. The analysis suggests in a larger sense that the playscript may identify with its audiences by asking them to reconsider views on gay male and lesbian sexual orientation. Suggestions for future research are provided.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Kaufman, Moisés. Laramie project.
Kaufman, Moisés -- Characters.
Burke, Kenneth, 1897-1993.
English language -- Rhetoric.
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Gessford, Scott, "A Rhetorical Analysis of Three Characters from Moises Kaufman's Playscript The Laramie Project Using Kenneth Burke's Dramatistic Pentad" (2004). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1071.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/1071
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