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Keith Basso's "Portraits of 'the Whiteman': Linguistic Play and Cultural Symbols Among the Western Apache" explores how Western Apaches use humor and linguistic play to represent and understand Anglo-Americans. Through detailed analysis of ethnographic and linguistic data collected in the Cibecue community, Basso demonstrates how Apaches construct elaborate jokes and performances that mimic Anglo-American behaviors and speech. These “portraits” serve as a form of cultural commentary, revealing Apache perceptions of Anglo culture and the social dynamics between the two groups. Basso argues that this joking behavior is not simply entertainment but a complex form of cultural expression that allows Apaches to negotiate their relationship with the dominant Anglo-American culture. The study draws on symbolic anthropology, sociolinguistics, and Goffman's dramaturgical model to illuminate the multifaceted nature of cross-cultural communication and representation.

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