HW 31 - Exploring Methods of M,M,C,A, & Aggrandizing the Self

In class Friday we shared insights from HW 30 and brainstormed and discussed various methods that we and others use to mask, manipulate, costume, adorn, and aggrandize the self.

HW 31 will eventually include several parts.

Part A - which should be posted by Monday 8:30am, is to ask (respectfully) someone who is using one of the strategies we identified to describe how they came to be doing it. If you want more interesting answers avoid putting them on the defensive, as much as possible. Many of the answers will be variations on, "Because I like it, it's for me, not for others." What do you think about the answer? Post the method, the story of your question, his/her answer, and your insights about that answer.

Part B - Repeat Part A but for 2-3 aspects of your own performance. Due Tuesday Dec. 22, 8:30am. Please simply edit the original HW 31 to include the new material, rather than making a separate post.

Shakespeare quote 1 - All the world's a stage ...
Shakespeare quote 2 - Life is but a walking shadow, a poor player ...
Facebook article - Great quote - “You’re literally watching the social landscape on the screen, and if you’re obsessed with your position in that landscape, it’s very hard to look away.”