EDGE

Reflection Journal 5: Relationship to Character and You

Choose two (2) items to read or watch under the Identity, Players, and Characters section of the Recommended Materials. 

Then, answer the following questions:

1. For each article:
   • Provide a 3-4 sentence summary of the key ideas in the text.
2. Did any ideas within this text resonate with your own experiences playing games, whether role-playing or otherwise?
   • If so, please describe in detail.
   • If not, why?
3. Describe an aspect of your own identity as you understand it that you have explored through play, whether in this class or in other play experiences. 
   • Has this exploration led to change in your identity or self-concept over time? If so, please describe. If not, why not?
   • If you have never explored identity through play, why not? 
4. How might a deeper understanding of identity and play influence your facilitation of role-playing games? Be specific.