Identity is a complex concept and it can be explained in many contexts. However, we can think of identity as an exterior and interior factor to define an individual. In the play Yellow Face, the characters Marcus and David struggle with their identity and they both have their own interpretation of what identity is. Marcus point of view is that identity is self-constructed and David’s perspective on identity is socially constructed. Identity of an individual should comprise both the socially constructed and self-constructed component and the construction of their identity determine how the individual finds their fit into the community.
First of all, Marcus opinion on his identity is that it should be self-constructed and that an individual …show more content…
Rather to perceive socially constructed identity or self-constructed identity as separate item they should acknowledge the combination of both these perspectives has a tremendous impact on the individual, which can lead them to achieve certain goals in life and not limit to what society identify them to be. Both David and Marcus said, “Never let anyone tell you that what you look like is who you are. Those are the limitations we have to fight. Even people who look like me. Especially people who look like me” (Act 2 p. 40). David explanation is that do not let society stereotype limit an individual from going after their personal goal, development and growth just because of their racial and ethnic identity. As shown, David was able to achieve the goal as a successful play writer, regardless what his racial and ethnic identity is. Contrarily, Marcus perception is to not let your visible appearance of the individual ethnic and racial identity on the outside constrain from their own definition of who they want to be. Marcus was able to accomplish his goal of an actor was able to participate in famous play because of how he defines and choose be Asian rather what he appears on the outside. In some sense, both characters feel that due to their identity, society already has define a role for them. But they both argue that an individual should fight against those stereotype and how …show more content…
Marcus argues that identity is a choice and an individual should have the freedom to be who they want to be regardless of their racial or ethnic identity. Thus, the self-constructed identity will help the individual to be part of the community they wish to be involved in. However, David explanation of identity is that it is socially constructed due to an individual visible appearance and that essentially define the individual involvement in a particular community. In the play both characters struggle with their identity, but identity should be perceived as both socially and self-constructed and that will give identity a more well-rounded description of who the individual is. Furthermore, both characters view identity may limit what one is able to achieve in life but they both think that an individual should break through those limitations and become who they truly want to be with a community that is able to support their defined
First of all, Marcus opinion on his identity is that it should be self-constructed and that an individual …show more content…
Rather to perceive socially constructed identity or self-constructed identity as separate item they should acknowledge the combination of both these perspectives has a tremendous impact on the individual, which can lead them to achieve certain goals in life and not limit to what society identify them to be. Both David and Marcus said, “Never let anyone tell you that what you look like is who you are. Those are the limitations we have to fight. Even people who look like me. Especially people who look like me” (Act 2 p. 40). David explanation is that do not let society stereotype limit an individual from going after their personal goal, development and growth just because of their racial and ethnic identity. As shown, David was able to achieve the goal as a successful play writer, regardless what his racial and ethnic identity is. Contrarily, Marcus perception is to not let your visible appearance of the individual ethnic and racial identity on the outside constrain from their own definition of who they want to be. Marcus was able to accomplish his goal of an actor was able to participate in famous play because of how he defines and choose be Asian rather what he appears on the outside. In some sense, both characters feel that due to their identity, society already has define a role for them. But they both argue that an individual should fight against those stereotype and how …show more content…
Marcus argues that identity is a choice and an individual should have the freedom to be who they want to be regardless of their racial or ethnic identity. Thus, the self-constructed identity will help the individual to be part of the community they wish to be involved in. However, David explanation of identity is that it is socially constructed due to an individual visible appearance and that essentially define the individual involvement in a particular community. In the play both characters struggle with their identity, but identity should be perceived as both socially and self-constructed and that will give identity a more well-rounded description of who the individual is. Furthermore, both characters view identity may limit what one is able to achieve in life but they both think that an individual should break through those limitations and become who they truly want to be with a community that is able to support their defined