Benedetto Carlo S. Palang September 7, 2017 GILBERT JACOB S. QUE
“There is the popular view that the individual offers his performance and puts on his show for the benefit of other people'” (Goffman). In that statement, there is already an implication made that the individual is linked with the audience. This is a popular view that is applicable to quite a number of people. However, should the performer value his performance and believe that this reality he creates is a true reality, there is delusion in the audience and the performer. Likewise, should the performer “not be taken in at all by his own routine”, he may be regarded as a cynic, one who performs only for one’s end (Goffman). The question, therefore, I posit is where I position …show more content…
He is characterized by an unflappable, composed demeanor that he learned in his time as captain in his Citizenship Advancement Training. Therefore, there is an innate requirement for him to always look good, to have an air of excellent upbringing, to be a figure that demands respect. This may intimidate the audience as he also demands the same of them. His is a performance that exists to consummate the goal of improvement, and in that effort seeks to be reserved in order to focus. To this persona, energy should be spent on bettering himself for his own self, and therefore, he has little to no gravitas for he has no need of it. He is seen by the audience as strict for he does not smile much, his posture is always right and his gaze stern, focused. However, this person does feel emotion but in the spirit of wanting greatness, he must not be able to break and buckle. His acceptance of this performance stems from the enormous pressure he and others place on himself to be great therefore he believes that through his efforts, he may be destined for greater and higher things. This persona also believes the stage matters not because he will be able to overcome it with growth. Thus, the best description for this persona is a tree covered by a wall, forever growing and waiting for a chance to overcome that wall in order to claim his place under the …show more content…
Confident. This visualization of myself is characterized by a relaxed and beautiful outlook on the world where actions are governed by conscience, where there is a need to be heard. From his clothing and actions to the way he willingly dives into the unknown, suggest a pure confidence that he can do anything he sets his energy to. He has the gravitas to rile up his friends and compatriots to join him in his endeavors, be it in the sports or in business ventures. His ability to command the energy of his team gives him the belief that he can accomplish his vision. Nevertheless, this persona shows his clear care for other people. Be it his folly or not his ability to be emphatic causes him to take on the pains of the world and seeks to help out others. His motor runs based on the energy of the audience which is why the stage matters. This is due to the fact that he desires a platform where most may be able to see him, and thus remember him. His reasoning for this is in his ultimate goal of being immortal. Immortality to him, however, is achieved when people continue to remember you long after you have been gone from their lives. His is a reality where “to perform is to exist” and so live
“There is the popular view that the individual offers his performance and puts on his show for the benefit of other people'” (Goffman). In that statement, there is already an implication made that the individual is linked with the audience. This is a popular view that is applicable to quite a number of people. However, should the performer value his performance and believe that this reality he creates is a true reality, there is delusion in the audience and the performer. Likewise, should the performer “not be taken in at all by his own routine”, he may be regarded as a cynic, one who performs only for one’s end (Goffman). The question, therefore, I posit is where I position …show more content…
He is characterized by an unflappable, composed demeanor that he learned in his time as captain in his Citizenship Advancement Training. Therefore, there is an innate requirement for him to always look good, to have an air of excellent upbringing, to be a figure that demands respect. This may intimidate the audience as he also demands the same of them. His is a performance that exists to consummate the goal of improvement, and in that effort seeks to be reserved in order to focus. To this persona, energy should be spent on bettering himself for his own self, and therefore, he has little to no gravitas for he has no need of it. He is seen by the audience as strict for he does not smile much, his posture is always right and his gaze stern, focused. However, this person does feel emotion but in the spirit of wanting greatness, he must not be able to break and buckle. His acceptance of this performance stems from the enormous pressure he and others place on himself to be great therefore he believes that through his efforts, he may be destined for greater and higher things. This persona also believes the stage matters not because he will be able to overcome it with growth. Thus, the best description for this persona is a tree covered by a wall, forever growing and waiting for a chance to overcome that wall in order to claim his place under the …show more content…
Confident. This visualization of myself is characterized by a relaxed and beautiful outlook on the world where actions are governed by conscience, where there is a need to be heard. From his clothing and actions to the way he willingly dives into the unknown, suggest a pure confidence that he can do anything he sets his energy to. He has the gravitas to rile up his friends and compatriots to join him in his endeavors, be it in the sports or in business ventures. His ability to command the energy of his team gives him the belief that he can accomplish his vision. Nevertheless, this persona shows his clear care for other people. Be it his folly or not his ability to be emphatic causes him to take on the pains of the world and seeks to help out others. His motor runs based on the energy of the audience which is why the stage matters. This is due to the fact that he desires a platform where most may be able to see him, and thus remember him. His reasoning for this is in his ultimate goal of being immortal. Immortality to him, however, is achieved when people continue to remember you long after you have been gone from their lives. His is a reality where “to perform is to exist” and so live