Camaraderie and Identity in the Crucible of War: Analysing Gregory Burke’s Black Watch
This research examines how the intense experiences of war shape the bonds between soldiers and their sense of self, as portrayed in Gregory Burke's Black Watch. By thoroughly analysing the play, this study explores how shared experiences, adversity, and the allure of collective belonging shape...
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| description | This research examines how the intense experiences of war shape the bonds between soldiers and their sense of self, as portrayed in Gregory Burke's Black Watch. By thoroughly analysing the play, this study explores how shared experiences, adversity, and the allure of collective belonging shape soldiers’ identities. This study investigates how military identity develops, focusing on the impact of historical, traditional, and shared cultural elements. Moreover, it investigates the dynamic conflict concerning individual and collective identities, highlighting the pressures to conform while preserving individuality. Drawing on social identity theory, the essay explores how broader social constructs intersect with military experiences, shaping soldiers’ perceptions and behaviours. Ultimately, this study aims to enhance the comprehension of the psychological and social intricacies experienced by service members, illuminating the lasting effects of war on both individuals and society. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-021d25a7cc4b4d47b54530eec06217632025-08-20T02:38:27ZengAtatürk UniversityJournal of Literature and Humanities2822-47792025-06-0174738310.55590/literatureandhumanities.152291655Camaraderie and Identity in the Crucible of War: Analysing Gregory Burke’s Black WatchSedat Bay0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9118-2775Sivas Cumhuriyet ÜniversitesiThis research examines how the intense experiences of war shape the bonds between soldiers and their sense of self, as portrayed in Gregory Burke's Black Watch. By thoroughly analysing the play, this study explores how shared experiences, adversity, and the allure of collective belonging shape soldiers’ identities. This study investigates how military identity develops, focusing on the impact of historical, traditional, and shared cultural elements. Moreover, it investigates the dynamic conflict concerning individual and collective identities, highlighting the pressures to conform while preserving individuality. Drawing on social identity theory, the essay explores how broader social constructs intersect with military experiences, shaping soldiers’ perceptions and behaviours. Ultimately, this study aims to enhance the comprehension of the psychological and social intricacies experienced by service members, illuminating the lasting effects of war on both individuals and society.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/4100390yoldaşlıkkimlikblack watchgregory burkesavaşcamaraderieidentityblack watchgregory burkewar |
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| title | Camaraderie and Identity in the Crucible of War: Analysing Gregory Burke’s Black Watch |
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