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Writer's pictureFabioIMPoppi

"Alter Ego"

When I embarked on this study, I was acutely aware of the challenges involved in finding a participant like Antonio. His entanglement with organized crime made obtaining a comprehensive interview incredibly complex. Each detail gleaned from our conversations was invaluable, and I felt immense pressure to make the most of this rare and precious material.

Antonio is not just a member of organized crime; he is also a migrant and an artist, which added layers of complexity and fascination to his story. I had to handle these nuances with care to ensure that the richness of his experiences was not lost. The interview revealed how Antonio uses his criminal identity not only for illicit activities but also to craft an image of himself as a benefactor and respected professional within both the criminal and migrant communities.

Antonio described crime as a means to elevate his social status and prove his worth, a motivation deeply embedded in his self-representation. This made his narrative uniquely significant for studying criminal identities. Every word he spoke offered an opportunity to better understand the interplay between criminal identity and other situational identities, such as those of a migrant and an artist.

Further studies on this participant will follow, with the hope that the need for originality will not be overshadowed by a familiarity with his stories. Each new insight into Antonio's multifaceted identity promises to deepen our understanding of the intricate dynamics at play​.


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