Abstract
Using data gathered through participant observation and interviewing, this paper discusses the narrative performances of identity presented when one verbally discusses their written work. Three categories of narratives are presented: narratives that identify autobiographical elements; narratives that relate shared experiences and; narratives that describe the writing process. Several identity constructing functions of each of these narratives are presented. The paper ends with a discussion of how written communication may be viewed as a dress rehearsal for an upcoming verbal performance of identity.
Journal Title
Iowa Journal of Communication
Volume
33
Issue
1
First Page
48
Last Page
62
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
White, Leah E.
(2001)
"The Written Text as Identity Dress Rehearsal,"
Iowa Journal of Communication: Vol. 33:
No.
1, Article 8.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/ijc/vol33/iss1/8
Copyright
©2001 Iowa Communication Association
