Dramaturgical analysis is an approach to the study of social interaction based on the use of metaphors derived from the theatre, famously developed by sociologist Erving Goffman. This perspective views social life as a performance, with individuals as actors on a stage, constantly trying to manage the impressions they make on others. Key concepts in dramaturgical analysis include the "front stage," where individuals present themselves in formal and expected ways to an audience; the "back stage," where individuals can relax their public image and behave more spontaneously; and "impression management," the conscious or unconscious effort to control how others perceive us. Goffman argued that social interaction is a delicate balancing act where individuals strive to maintain face (a positive social identity) and avoid embarrassment or disruption of the performance. By analysing social interactions through the lens of theatrical performance, dramaturgical analysis provides insights into the ways individuals construct and present their identities in social settings.