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Persona
01
a fictional character in a book, play, etc.
02
(psychology) a person's social representation or the impression other's have of a certain individual which is concealing the true self
Example
His negative persona stemmed from past disappointments and failures.
The actor's secret battles with self-doubt were masked by his charming public persona.
The sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions.
The celebrity's public persona depicted a glamorous lifestyle, but behind the scenes, they were living a lie, battling personal struggles.
In bouffon performances, the actors often adopt grotesque masks and costumes to embody exaggerated characters and personas.
