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Dogs and Status Roles
- The dogs Baxter and Truman dislike each other because their status in the neighborhood isn't clear.
- Their behavior illustrates how animals, including humans, are sensitive to status roles.
Status Roles Govern Social Dynamics
- Status roles govern many aspects of life, from animals to human social structures.
- We understand stories and social dynamics better when viewed through status roles.
Status Vulnerability in The Godfather
- The godfather's status is threatened when asked for a favor by a lower-status person on an important day.
- Status can be vulnerable and is fiercely protected in social interactions.