A Few Good Men: Collusion and Violence in Oleanna

Bean, Kellie

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“…In this instance, the professor stands in for the university as a culturally significant institution, one to which men have traditionally had access and which women, like his student, have only lately joined. According to Kellie Bean (2001), this institution, a powerful tool of the current system, supports him, establishes, and ensures his influence over his students.But…”

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David Mamet’s Oleanna: A Contravention of University Ethics Through Controversial Defamation

Abed

2023

Hum

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Objectives: This study aims to explore the potential risks associated with lecturer-student interactions in a university setting. It also endeavors to underscore the roles that instructors and students play within the academic environment and how they respond to any potential issues that may arise. Methods: The study adopts a critical approach to analyze Mamet's Oleanna. It relies on textual analysis of the play, complemented by an interview with the dramatist David Mamet to enhance the understanding of his intentions. The language used by each character, considered a fundamental element, is crucial in unveiling their genuine motivations. Results: The study demonstrates that many significant problems can be identified and effectively managed. It also affirms that the relationship between the professor and the student is inherently contentious unless built on mutual respect and understanding. Ignoring appropriate university ethics may lead to instances like Carol defaming Professor John. Therefore, establishing a calm and secure learning atmosphere, free from improper behavior by some lecturers or students, is deemed the most suitable approach. Conclusions: The study concludes that individuals may intentionally conceal their true intentions to avoid embarrassment. Manipulating goals to justify means is identified as a violation of university ethics. Professor John, instead of violating university ethics like Carol, accepted defamation and humiliation. This emphasizes the importance of maintaining ethical standards in academic settings.

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David Mamet’s Oleanna: A Contravention of University Ethics Through Controversial Defamation

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2023

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“…In a discussion of Oleanna, if a critical approach to the play is sympathetic to the character of the student Carol, critics typically interpret the play with gender politics as their focal point (Kulmala, 2007, p. 118). If sympathetic to John, the professor, they address issues of power, language, or education as the basis of their interpretation (Bean, 2001;Murphy, 2004, p. 126;Sauer & Sauer, 2004, p. 225-26). There is no right or wrong perspective.…”

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Power play: The dynamics of power and interpersonal communication in higher education as reflected in David Mamet’s Oleanna

Chiaramonte

2014

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David Mamet’s play Oleanna may be infamous for reasons that do not do justice to the play’s real accomplishments. One reason for the controversy is the author’s apparent focus on sexual harassment. The play is not about sexual harassment. It is about power. And in particular the power of language to shape relationships within social environments such as universities. First published and performed in 1992 - at a time when many were outraged by the Clarence Thomas - Anita Hill debate - the playwright himself was compelled to deny his play was about sexual aggravation. Mamet’s Oleanna serves to instruct us about the power dynamics within one of our most vital institutions. The aim of this article is to take a dedicated look at this dramatic spectacle to see if we cannot uncover something about leadership and the mechanics of power and communication in higher education that is intellectually riveting, as well as socially constructive.

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The Spectacles of Violence in David Mamet’s Oleanna

Fadhil

2024

JLS

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Violence is the highest point reached by tensions as a consequence of clashing advantages. For the literary writings, it shows the essential framework of human feelings. Although critics a little bit drill down on violence, it is still a principal attribute of social communication among people. It is also typified by the physical practices of force on people. Its meaning includes not only its corporal aspect but also its psychological experiences. This paper aims to investigate the impacts of violence on characters’ feelings and emotions in David Mamet’s Oleanna. It also examines violence in its multifaceted shape: gender violence, class violence, and cultural violence. It takes into account the psychoanalytical approach to bring out the psychological influences of violence and exploitation in Western society, especially in the American establishments. Having related to violence, the paper tries to show the influence of variant outcomes of alienation, rape, searching for power and emotional turmoil. The significance of the research lies in throwing light on the issue of violence in the domain of campus theatre.

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A Few Good Men: Collusion and Violence in Oleanna

Cited by 4 publications

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David Mamet’s Oleanna: A Contravention of University Ethics Through Controversial Defamation

David Mamet’s Oleanna: A Contravention of University Ethics Through Controversial Defamation

Power play: The dynamics of power and interpersonal communication in higher education as reflected in David Mamet’s Oleanna

The Spectacles of Violence in David Mamet’s Oleanna

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