W6.1 April 8 (Mon)《The Sting》

 Switching between frontstage and backstage: Goffman's concepts of frontstage and backstage are well reflected in "The Liar". When the protagonists carry out fraudulent activities, they present to the audience a carefully planned and confident "front desk" image. They must demonstrate superb acting and lying skills to deceive the target person. However, behind the scenes of the scam, they may return to a relatively private "backstage" area to relax their vigilance, discuss strategies, and even prepare for the next performance. This switching between front and backstage demonstrates how they maintain the continuity of the scam through different performances in social interactions.

Impression Management: In order to pull off a successful scam, the protagonists must engage in careful impression management. They create a convincing "front" image through carefully crafted words, clothing, mannerisms, and even backstories to win the target's trust. For example, they may pose as wealthy investors, authoritative experts, or influential decision-makers to give the impression of trustworthiness and authority.

Role-playing: In movies, the protagonists often have to play different roles to commit scams. They may be a shrewd businessman, a warm-hearted friend, or a knowledgeable expert. Through different role-playing, they are able to better manipulate the target person's beliefs and expectations in social interactions, thereby achieving the purpose of deception.

The cooperation of theater troupes: Goffman's theater troupe concept is also reflected in "Liar". The protagonists usually form a makeshift troupe to carry out the scam through cooperation and coordination. They must trust each other and cooperate closely to ensure the smooth progress of the fraud. Cooperation and communication within the theater team are one of the keys to the success of the scam.

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