The Immortality of Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe is a legend who still connects with millions of people all over the world. There was depth beneath her bombshell image‚ and Marilyn could turn a phrase with the best of them. People who really knew her will tell you about her emotional intelligence‚ her wit‚ and her really delightful sense of humor. Marilyn once said‚ "I don’t want to be rich‚ I just want to be loved." I think that this statement says a lot about who Marilyn really was. She was
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Women aren’t Barbie dolls “A sex symbol becomes a thing. I hate being a thing” – Marilyn Monroe Norma Jeane Mortenson later known as Marilyn Monroe was born June 1‚ 1926‚ in Los Angeles‚ California. She had a very tough childhood‚ she spent most of it in foster homes and in orphanage. In 1937 a family friend and her husband‚ Grace and Doc Goddard‚ took care of Monroe for a few years. They were paid $25 weekly by Monroe`s mother to raise her. The family was deeply religious and followed fundamentalist
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When Marilyn Monroe stood over a subway gate in The Seven Year Itch‚ her white pleated dress billowing above her waist‚ and squealed‚ "Isn’t it delicious?‚" she created a legendary image. Yet she was far more than a face and a voluptuous body‚ although those were her major assets to a flesh-conscious industry. As the public viewed Monroe as a porcelain vase‚ which is extravagant on the outside yet hollow in the inside‚ most label Monroe as a ‘sex symbol’ and ‘screen siren’. The star only did three
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Although‚ Monroe did not have an easy life growing up. She spent most of her life in foster homes and an orphanage‚ as her mother‚ Gladys Pearl Monroe‚ was not mentally‚ nor financially prepared for a child. The identity of Monroe’s father is unknown‚ seeing as her mother was married twice but divorced both before Marilyn was born. Marilyn had two half siblings from her mother. Her sister‚ Berniece‚ whom she had not known about until she was 12 and had not met until she was an adult. Her brother
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different things.” Marilyn Monroe is a great portrayal of his quote based on the small amount of time she spent under the spotlight. Today‚ Marilyn Monroe is more known for being a sex symbol than for her actual acting. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on July 1‚ 1926‚ Marilyn was born to an unstable family. Living with a mother with psychiatric problems and no father present‚ Marilyn had few to no good memories of her childhood. Her mother was eventually institutionalized‚ causing Marilyn to be left on her
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aesthetic on what is required in order to make an individual beautiful. During the height of the Grecian period‚ to be curvy and voluptuous was extremely attractive. This idea of beauty was also true during the 40’s and 50’s in the United States. Marilyn Monroe was the epitome of regal beauty around the world. There is a huge difference between now and the past‚ because in past‚ the possibility of escaping these images was a realistic achievement. However‚ today it’s merely impossible to live up to
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Life of Fame Marilyn Monroe once said‚ “Hollywood is a place where they’ll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul” (“Marilyn Monroe”). Marilyn Monroe was an actress‚ singer‚ model and showgirl. She is highly regarded as one of the greatest sex symbols of the twentieth century (Lefkowitz 5)."It’s better for the whole world to know you‚ even as a sex star‚ than never to be known at all" (“Marilyn Monroe”). She starred in a number of successful motion pictures during the
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The stereotypes that overshadow Marilyn Monroe‚ kind of disgust me. I’m not writing this professionally‚ but from an appreciation of my ancestors and the lives they lived. Marilyn Monroe may not share my skin tone‚ but she needs to be acknowledged among the black community instead of the constant ridicule. What prompted this paper was a picture that said “Dorothy Dandridge over Marilyn Monroe”‚ now I love my history and I love my people and Dandridge is up there as one of my favorite people‚ but
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Marilyn Monroe Somebody once said that Marilyn Monroe played the best game with the worst hand dealt in the game of life. Marilyn Monroe‚ born Norma Jean Mortenson‚ personified Hollywood glamour with an unparalleled glow and energy that captivated the world. Brought into the world in a traumatic situation that would effect the later part of her life‚ she managed to become a legend. Marilyn was therefore great but misunderstood in many ways. Surpassing her stereotypical sex goddess appeal‚ Marilyn
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Since 1962 one of Hollywood’s famous icons Marilyn Monroe‚ death still remains as an unforgettable and compelled mystery. As the population discovers her death many became startled and speechless for her to become deceased at such a young age. Many had viewed her as a beautiful model and an actress who symbolizes as a sex symbol of the 1950’s. Although Marilyn Monroe had an unfortunate childhood by the negative impacts that led up to many difficulties over time she managed to fulfill many of her
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