Abstract
![CDATA[The horrific events of the 11th of September 2001 are deeply etched in cultural memory through the images captured by numerous video cameras in New York City on that day. The events and images are remembered for the sheer number of lives lost in these few captured minutes. These events were the culmination of calculated and concerted acts designed to induce terror in those who would be witnesses to it. The acts that produced those images were carried out by 19 men possessed by a profound conviction and sense of purpose. The performances of those acts were informed by deep streams of cultural memory. The scripts followed by each of those 19 men in their various roles demanded precision, commitment and skill. Their actions were motivated by lifetimes' worth of human experiences and beliefs. What induced those 19 men to perform their acts of that day? The reactions to this event were quickly galvanised into equally demanding, calculated and concerted acts that came to be known as the 'war against terrorism' - itself informed by deep streams of cultural memory. This paper will look at the various inductions used by key actors in this social drama to prepare for the performances of such actions.]]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Australasian Drama Studies Association Conference, University of Tasmania, Launceston July 3-7 2002 |
| Publisher | Australasian Drama Studies Association |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
| Event | Australasian Drama Studies Association. International Conference - Duration: 1 Jan 2002 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Australasian Drama Studies Association. International Conference |
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| Period | 1/01/02 → … |
Keywords
- terrorism
- social aspects
- culture conflict
- New York (State)
- Islamic fundamentalism
- September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001