Essay Response to the Massacre at Virginia Tech
(2-3 Page Essay Response)
This documentary details the story behind Cho Seung Hui, a South Korean student at Virginia Tech University, who committed a mass murder of 32 people and wounded 25 others in the shooting rampage which has come to be known as the Virginia Tech massacre.
Cho killed himself after law enforcement officers breached the doors of the building where he had killed and injured the majority of his victims.
Cho arrived in US at a young age with his family. He had a severe form of anxiety disorder known as selective mutism in middle school as well as depression.
During Cho’s last two years at Virginia Tech, several instances of his aberrant behavior, as well as plays and other writings he submitted contained references to violence, and caused concern among teachers and classmates. Reflect on the story, dialogue, imagery, police reports and other facts presented in this chilling story. Take and argumentative position and discuss whether you feel that the murders he committed were planned and intentional, or the result of long-term, uncontrollable psychological issues which caused his actions to be out of his control. Cite scenes, dialogue, evidence, and other support from the documentary to support your position.
