Abstract
The Earth is a world full of art and many different forms of expression. Puppetry is a medium that has been used for hundreds, or even thousands, of years as a way to breathe life into objects. Through the use of both shadow and hand puppets a performance was created to follow the script of a written poetry collection. This collection of poetry was written from the perspective of an alien observer as they watch Earth from light-years away to determine if they are a threat to the universe. To figure this out they look at various aspects of humanity such as the human response to love and death. Though originally fueled by hatred for these beings, as the alien continues to observe their feelings soon cause question in their mind. As the alien watches on the more they feel towards humanity, the more the weight of the decision they must make weighs on them. When the time for their final decision arrives, their decision remains a mystery to the audience. Through a blending of multiple influences from various forms of media such as music, literature, and more, the final result is a delicately crafted collection of poetry looking to see what makes us human.
Semester/Year of Award
Spring 5-12-2025
Mentor
Matthew Johnson
Mentor Department Affiliation
Music
Access Options
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelors
Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Petersen, Seth, "Observations from the Void: A Lament for Earth" (2025). Honors Theses. 1099.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/1099
