The Human Condition of Coping

Authors

Ryan Shumway, Brigham Young University
Robert Machoian, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Puerto Rico, hurricanes, Maria, Irma, human condition

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Design

Abstract

The intention and purpose of my project was to observe the condition of Puerto Rico as a whole and learn coping methods used by the people who survived Hurricanes Maria and Irma. The “Human Condition” is a phrase I picked up from the famous photographer Platon who is known for his iconic portrait style and sensitivity to others suffering. I defined the human condition for this research project as life’s hardest moments that shape the way we behave, think, and who we are. With so much chaos in the world today I want to learn and highlight what those in Puerto Rico did to heal from the hurricanes.

Recommended Citation

Shumway, Ryan and Machoian, Robert (2019) "The Human Condition of Coping," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2019: Iss. 2019, Article 66.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2019/iss2019/66