Identity is the defining character or personality of an individual as recognized by society. Identity is shaped as a result of a collaboration of social and personal experiences a person endures during the course of their life. The complex, multifaceted state of identity continuously makes it a component of the human experience of great interest.
             Stereotypical ideas play a profound role on society's faceted perception of an individual's identity. Such narrow-minded concepts are best expressed in the film 'Ten Things I Hate About You'. This film expertly constructs every character to 'belong' to a particular stereotypical group. Throughout the course of the movie, the main protagonist, Bianca Stratford, releases herself from society's pressured views to discover a new aspect of her identity. This construction is crucial as it displays the stamp of oppression society places on identity and that identity does not necessarily have to be greatly influenced by society.
             Identity is a multifaceted component of human experience. Beliefs on what is our identity can often differ greatly between each individual. 'Blackrock' the play explores this area of identity. At first, Ricko is seen as the 'older brother' of Blackrock. As the story reaches a climax, Ricko, in the presence of Jared reveals himself as being the insecure murderer of Tracy. This realization of Ricko's true identity alters Jared's identity to the extent where he no longer perceives Ricko as his 'older brother.'Such alterations in views consistently show that identity is complex and multifaceted.
             Society may not be consciously aware, but our family and the media are constantly influencing our ideals of an individual's identity. 'Blurring the Boundaries' challenges this simplistic view by constructing with the use of language techniques a stereotypical image of a 'different' male teen that ' doesn't enjoy football' and 'Likes East-17 and The Pet Shop Boys'. In the final...