Consider how Ruth described herself and then consider James McBride's description of her. Discuss Ruth's self-concept compared to her social-self (i.e., how she viewed herself vs. how others viewed and described her). How were these two views consistent?

Consider how Ruth described herself and then consider James McBride's description of her. Discuss Ruth's self-concept compared to her social-self (i.e., how she viewed herself vs. how others viewed and described her). How were these two views consistent? How were these two views different? Use examples from the McBride novel and use concepts from Myers and Tavris and Aronson to support your position.