THE STUDY OF “PRESENTATION OF SELF IN EVERYDAY LIFE” WITH REFERENCE TO POSTMODERNISM IN MONI MOHSIN’S THE DAIRY OF A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY

Abstract

The self in every life is an entity that is directly referring to the concept of self, even egoistic (subjective, agentic) affiliation despite objective position is reflected.  Self is not only the creation of one idea but mostly reflected in multiple positions with multiple identities. But finally, the self in everyday life becomes the dominating personality. In the said, the current research is qualitative and reflective in nature whereas the researcher selected Moni Mohsin’s The diary of Social butterfly has opted as a primary text to be investigated with reference to self in everyday life. Further, Ervin Goffman’s “presentation of self in everyday life” has been used as theoretical framework. The research findings show that the major character of the novel is dealing with multiple personalities at the same times, referring to fluctuate identities. Therefore, the self in everyday life is the major findings of the research which triggering the major character to a subjective and prominent position. Through a postmodern lens, this research discloses how the protagonist's identity is formed by the hyper-realities of social media, social prospects, and cultural standards, leading to a disjointed and fluid sense of self. The study referring to our understanding of the complex and vibrant nature of impression in modern society.