Goffman The Professional Sense Of Self Analysis

Goffman's insights on the professional sense of self, the self that we project “on stage for others,” are a relevant one. It strikes at the very being of one's sense of self in the professional realm. Goffman might very well suggest that the sense of loyalty to the group that overrides what they would deem immoral is a reflection of the "drama" that compels individuals to act for the sake of others:"
And to the degree that the individual maintains a show before others that he himself does not believe, he can come to experience a special kind of alienation from self and a special kind of wariness of others.
This condition helps to make the individual their own "jailer" of sorts, imprisoned by the role that they must play. Goffman's analysis suggests the sense of loyalty that might emerge in the professional setting is a reflection of the role that individuals play on stage for others. The fact that individuals might silence their own conscience is an extension of this role. This becomes part of the "onstage performance" aspect of individual identity.
The arguments against exposing people with whom one is personally close or with one towards whom professional ties are evident are based on the continuation of this role. Goffman would suggest
Goffman argues that individuals have an "offstage" reality, a persona where more of their own personal realities are evident. Being able to facilitate this aspect of our being is another part of human identity. While it is difficult to contradict our public acting, at some points, the stage will darken. At some point, the audience goes home. When these realities happen, the individual has to confront who they truly are as the glare of the spotlight on stage