Act V Questions

What makes this fieldsite a good fieldsite in studying this particular subculture?
The prison is a good fieldsite for this subculture because since it is dealing with prisoners and it would be ideal to be in a place where prisoners are conveniently located. You could also gain a greater understanding of the subculture by actually being there.

What observations did the author make that is particularly useful in this subculture?
The author observes them as actors working in the play instead of criminals. However, he observes the prison just as it is.

What are the norms and values of the subculture?
The prisoners seem to value what they do as important, and are seen as actors rather than criminals. However, they are aware of the crimes they committed that got them there in the first place.

What interview techniques did the author use to understand the subculture?
The author used vivid descriptions when interviewing the prisoners, creating a mental image of the prisoners without actually seeing them. The interview is also done without a bias in mind, which gives the listeners an untarnished look into the prisoners feelings, actions, and personality.