A Professor Came to Class Dressed in a Formal Shirt

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Essay

A professor came to class dressed in a formal shirt and tie. He stated that he would like to explain the concept of self. He took off his tie and shirt. Underneath he had on a t-shirt with a picture of a handsome tennis player on the front. Then the professor turned around to show a picture of a cartoon clown on the back. "All of these are who I am," he said. What point was the professor trying to make and what did his choice of varying dress forms and associated iconic symbols most likely represent?

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