My Source

My project is on what is like to not only be a Veteran with PTSD but an older student trying to “fit in”, so to speak, on a college campus when you are surrounded by peers half your age who have no idea what you have gone through and there is no common ground to relate on. I will also be using historical quotes and ideas to show that this is not a new phenomenon but something that has been plaguing vets for hundreds, if not thousands of years. I chose an article in vice for my source for the historical context, the PTSD issue and the author. The piece I chose is about a project called Theatre of War, which was formed by Bryan Doerries after he translated Ajax into modern English. He had the idea to take the ancient play Ajax around to military bases in order to have them preform the play so they could better relate to the historical significance of PTSD. In the play the lead character Ajax commits suicide after returning from war, and many think the issues that Ajax faces are due to PTSD. The PTSD aspect of this story is very important. There were veterans who were floored by this ancient text that spoke to them because the main character was going though the same thing. Doerries also hopes that by having Veterans preform the play he can help bridge the civil-military divide. I also know Colby Buzzell, the author of this vice piece, and will reach out to him to see if I can get some of his thoughts on the project as well. http://www.vice.com/read/how-ancient-greek-tragedies-can-help-veterans-deal-with-ptsd-1016