# What Social Performance and Identity means in Psmith in the City

> Psmith deliberately crafts his persona through dress, speech, and mannerisms (e.g., monocle, 'Comrade' address), using performance to navigate and manipulate social and professional situations.

## Explanation

Psmith deliberately crafts his persona through dress, speech, and mannerisms (e.g., monocle, 'Comrade' address), using performance to navigate and manipulate social and professional situations.

Psmith performs the role of a model bank clerk while secretly plotting his social revenge, illustrating the performative nature of identity.

Psmith performs the role of a diligent worker while subtly mocking bank discipline; Rossiter's unexpected defense shows the complexity of social roles.

Psmith deliberately performs a role to ingratiate himself with Rossiter, using conversation about hobbies as a social strategy.

Psmith performs the role of a friendly, well-bred clubman while deliberately provoking Bickersdyke, highlighting the performative nature of social interactions.

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