Keywords
Narrative Paradigm, Memorialization, Pulse Nightclub Shooting, Crisis Narratives, Thematic Analysis, Crisis Communication
Abstract
In the wake of the Pulse nightclub massacre, the effort to create a memorial devolved into a crisis and ultimate failure amidst a complex interplay of divergent claims. This study explored the evolving memorialization process for the creation of a Pulse Memorial, utilizing Fisher's narrative paradigm to analyze articles from the Orlando Sentinel published between January 1st, 2023, and January 31st, 2024. By employing Fisher's framework, which emphasizes narrative fidelity and narrative probability, this study investigated the dynamic evolution of storytelling related to the Pulse Memorial Crisis. Through thematic analysis, the study explored how stakeholders constructed and challenged the memory of the tragedy, providing insights into the underlying tensions and harmonies in the memorialization process. Additionally, the study identified and examined the dominant narratives surrounding the Pulse Memorial Crisis in the Orlando Sentinel.
Completion Date
2024
Semester
Summer
Committee Chair
Sellnow, Timothy
Degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
College
College of Sciences
Department
Nicholson School of Communication
Degree Program
Communication
Format
application/pdf
Language
English
Rights
In copyright
Release Date
August 2024
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Campus Location
UCF Downtown
STARS Citation
Maciel, Amy E., "Competing Narratives and Converging Perspectives: Analyzing the Dynamics of the Pulse Memorial Crisis" (2024). Graduate Thesis and Dissertation 2023-2024. 397.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2023/397
Accessibility Status
Meets minimum standards for ETDs/HUTs