Smiley, J. Bridgestone, L. Pembleton, K. Robards, H. McKendrick, R.
This paper sets out to explore the inner turmoil of the zebra psyche through an existentialist lens. By examining the manifestation of the zebra's stripes in relation to their sense of self, we delve into questions of authenticity, individuality, and the search for meaning in a world where one's identity is reduced to merely being a member of a herd. We also investigate the impact of zebra-human interactions on the formation of zebra identity, including selfie-obsessed tourists and zebras forced to participate in crossing the road memes. Through a series of interviews with zebra subjects, we discover a heartbreaking solipsism that resonates with the human experience -- that perhaps we are all just stripes on a larger cosmic rump.