According to Goffman’s dramaturgical perspective, the self, “is not an organic thing that has a specific location, whose fundamental fate is to be born, to mature, and to die,” rather the self, “is a dramatic effect arising diffusely from a scene that is presented” (Goffman 1956, Presentation of Self in Everyday Life: 252-253).
For this paper you will get into the spirit of Goffman and analyze yourself from a dramaturgical perspective. Observe yourself as you perform a social role (at school, at work, with your friends, on your commute, etc) and answer the following questions:
1) How do the elements of the front (region, appearance, and manner) set the stage for your role performance?
2) How does this role performance contribute to your overall sense of self?
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