Today we went to the American Military Museum. I gave a few prompts for thought and discussion. Hopefully, you are digesting your experience.
Some thoughts from my perspective:
1. Excellent exhibits and tons of memorabilia. The museum seems focused on capturing a sense of the military during the conflicts. I like that there was a variety of objects ranging from weapons to uniforms.
2. Odd mannequins-I was struck, in regards to our discussion about history and his-story, about the various mannequins used. They all shared the same expression and body frame. What does this say about the presentation of identity in relation to trauma?
3. The sounds-As I was getting ready to leave, I noticed that the sounds went off. Meredith and some other students commented on the absence of noise (since we had heard the gun fire, etc noise since we arrived). How does that audio component effect our understanding of identity and trauma? What about the senses needed to realize or achieve an awareness in the moments represented?
4. Mike pointed out the odd disclaimers that were around the various German memorabilia. How do these disclaimers work and function to create an understanding or to take a stance on our ideas about the war, the events, the enemy, the winner, etc.?
I will try to post some photos later, and I encourage you all to post photos of your trip.
For Friday-
Read-Caruth, Vonnegut, and Craig and Egan
Write-Reflection post on readings for moodle
2nd Blog posting (use all the readings, the museum, the movie, etc in concert with your personal observations and ideas)
Do-Complete i-search on moodle.
Take care,
Kat
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