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

Identifier

DP0028600

URL

https://purls.library.ucf.edu/go/DP0028600

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

Accessibility Status

Meets minimum standards for ETDs/HUTs

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