# What Social Performance and Authenticity means in Interim

> The book explores the gap between outward social roles and inner reality, as Miriam feels she is 'masquerading' and growing 'more and more unknown' while performing expected behaviors, and she resents the insincerity of everyday social interactions.

## Explanation

The book explores the gap between outward social roles and inner reality, as Miriam feels she is 'masquerading' and growing 'more and more unknown' while performing expected behaviors, and she resents the insincerity of everyday social interactions.

Miriam feels compelled to perform polite conversation while her true thoughts wander, illustrating the gap between inner self and social facade.

Miriam's interactions with Mrs. Bailey and her internal conflict about teaching French reveal the performative aspects of social roles.

Miriam feels she is 'masquerading' and that her true self is unknown, while the household engages in theatrical pretense.

Miriam feels the pressure to perform socially in the bohemian setting, contrasting with her inner feelings of alienation.

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