Goffmans Theory, Dramaturgy, Views Human Experience as If It Were

question 23

Multiple Choice

Goffmans theory, dramaturgy, views human experience as if it were a performance. Specifically, Goffman argues that:

• A) we perform in a way that presents a consistent image of ourselves.
• B) we are unaware that we are engaging in a performance.
• C) how we present ourselves varies according to the stage and the role we are performing.
• D) the only time we are not engaged in performance is with family and close friends.

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