As explained by Erving Goffman, the sociological concept of dramaturgy is a theatrical representation of life which revolves on the idea that “impression formation is a central feature of human interaction which brings about the attempt to present oneself to others in a particular way” (Tischler and Ashton 23). The world in which we live in is like a stage because as human beings, we are concerned about our public image and how we present our identity to the public. In truth, we make an effort to control how other people see us and even act differently in various social environments (depending on whom we’re with) as compared to when we’re just alone. We are like con artists who have a motive of persuading others of our public self, such that we do our best to showcase the best representation of ourselves. Indeed, Tischler and Ashton explains that our “interactions are governed by planned behavior designed to enable an individual to present a particular image to others” (24).
The third group described dramaturgy as “an individual’s reaction to and behavior in a situation which heavily depends on the people involved.” The individual conditions himself or herself to conceal the private self (which serves as the back stage) and to reveal just the public self (or the front stage). When we’re on the front stage, we …show more content…
Topacio’s film “Ded Na Si Lolo,” we see how the death of Lolo Juanito brought together all the members of the family; in fact, his children were already scattered in different parts of the town except for Mameng, who resides in her father’s home. As Lolo Juanito’s children gathered together, we also notice how they all have a skill in being dramatic (i.e. they had a “flair” in fainting) as well as the family issues that are presented to the audience as the movie progresses. We think that the movie embodies a perfect blend of drama, comedy and sincerity which brings in the concept of dramaturgy in the very heart of the characters in the
The third group described dramaturgy as “an individual’s reaction to and behavior in a situation which heavily depends on the people involved.” The individual conditions himself or herself to conceal the private self (which serves as the back stage) and to reveal just the public self (or the front stage). When we’re on the front stage, we …show more content…
Topacio’s film “Ded Na Si Lolo,” we see how the death of Lolo Juanito brought together all the members of the family; in fact, his children were already scattered in different parts of the town except for Mameng, who resides in her father’s home. As Lolo Juanito’s children gathered together, we also notice how they all have a skill in being dramatic (i.e. they had a “flair” in fainting) as well as the family issues that are presented to the audience as the movie progresses. We think that the movie embodies a perfect blend of drama, comedy and sincerity which brings in the concept of dramaturgy in the very heart of the characters in the