A Professor Came to Class Dressed in a Formal Shirt

question 52

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 a 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 express who I am," he said.What point was the professor trying to make? What did his choice of varying dress forms and associated iconic symbols most likely represent?

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Definitions:

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