Persona

Persona

- A word is derived from Latin, where it originally

referred to a theatrical mask.
- is a character or figurative mask that an actor,
writer, or singer takes on in order to perform.
- the aspect of someone's character that is presented
to or perceived by others.
- social role or a character played by an actor.
 The other Concepts:

• PERSONA- a role or character adopted by an author or an actor.

• ALTER EGO- is applied to a character that an author creates in a
work of fiction who has the thoughts and experiences of the
author.
• STAGE NAME/PEN NAME- are simply different names that an artist
takes on to either disguise their identity or gives themselves a
more exciting or memorable way for people to remember them.

PS: Even 1st & 2nd are almost the same, the alter ego represents the real thoughts and emotions of the
author, while a persona gives an author a way to explore another character’s thoughts and feelings as if the
author were really that person.
Examples:

• Persona: -A corrupt politician that wants to come off to voters as a

regular citizen.
-A police officer that never die even in deadly battles.
• Alter Ego: -Clark Kent, whose alter ego is Superman
-Bruce Wayne, whose alter ego is Batman
• Stage/Pen Name: -J.K Rowling = Joanne Rowling
-Lady Gaga = Stefani Germanotta
POINT OF VIEW

- Is the mode of narration that an author employs to let the readers

“hear” and “see” what takes place in a story, poem, or essay.
- shows the opinion or feelings of the individuals involved in a
situation.
First Person POV:

• - Used when the main character is telling the story. This is the
kind that uses the "I" narrator. As a reader, you can only
experience the story through this person's eyes. So you won't know
anything about the people or events that this character hasn't
personally experienced.

Ex: I am going to the supermarket with my bestfriend. We are going

to buy a whole chicken.
Second Person POV:

• Second person point of view is generally only used in instructional

writing. It is told from the perspective of "you".

Ex: Tie your string on the kite. You can begin flying your kite as soon
as you get outside.
Third Person POV:

• Third person POV is used when your narrator is not a character in

the story. Third person uses the "he/she/it" "him/her/their"
narrator and it is the most commonly used POV in writing.

Ex: The heart woke up feeling heavier than usual, there was an
arrow pierced through him.
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