Using Goffman's Theory to Analyze Pleasantville

 In Pleasantville, there is no basketball that cannot be pitched, which is a setting. When David told Skip that his sister might not date him, Skip didn't score a goal. This was Skip's Manner, expressing his shock and also indicating that Pleasantville was starting to change.

In Pleasantville, the world is black and white, with houses, cars, streets, and trees. This is a setting that lets the audience know that this is not a real world.


Team consolidation

Between team members, during the performance but not ending it. Secret communication reviewing backstage things during the performance

David and his sister Jennifer are part of the same team, and they have a conversation. David hopes Jennifer can abide by Pleasantville's rules, otherwise they won't be able to return to their original world. This is a kind of team conflict,

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