Mindhunter (TV Series)

Episode #1.6 (2017)

Evander Duck Jr.: William

Quotes 

• William : [over dinner]  In society, everyone behaves in certain ways in order to avoid embarrassment, either for ourselves or others.

  Gore : The very idea of embarrassing oneself, or others, by being oneself speaks to a deeper treachery.

  William : "Treachery!"

  Annaliese Stilman : Goffman saw a connection between the kinds of acts or masks that people put on in their daily lives - and in theatrical performances. In a social interaction, as in a theatrical performance, there's an onstage area where individuals or actors, as the case may be, appear before the audience. But there must be a backstage, a hidden, private area, where individuals can truly be themselves.

  Gore : Of course, Annaliese, that's lovely, but you're missing the point. There's no risk of embarrassment for anyone in their hidden and private places. It's not backstage where the damage is done.