Anchurus And His Remedy

Abstract

Contrary to the statement by the character Garcin in Jean-Paul Sartre’s play No Exit that other people are Hell; it is in fact other people who offer us a glimpse of Heaven. But if one is to have that peek at paradise removed, be it voluntarily or involuntarily, one is left in a solitary Hell. What are the ways in which one can navigate through the personal abyss? My thesis will explore the usage of pharmaceuticals and the creation of private myths as mechanisms to escape this chasm. Through video I will create narratives based around the prescription drug Nortriptyline, a tricyclic anti-depressant, and its effects both emotionally and physiologically.