anywhere." Marilyn did more than just bend a few rules in her lifetime‚ she revolutionized them. She not only changed society’s views of sexuality but she empowered the way that woman saw themselves. She overcame adversity and rose to fame as a cultural icon who will continue to influence generations to come. Although she is one of the most recognized figures in the world many people do not truly know the legacy she left behind. As you will learn today she is more than just a sex symbol‚ she is
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Perry Miles Professor Parker English 1010 Composition 1 24 June 2009 Paper I: Marlee Matlin - Deaf Actress‚ Cultural Icon Marlee Beth Matlin was born on August 24‚ 1965 in Morton Grove‚ Illinois to Libby and Donald Matlin. She is the youngest and the only female of three children. She is an Academy Award winning actress and a world renowned spokesperson for various organizations. Marlee lives in the greater Los Angeles area with her husband‚ law enforcement officer Kevin Grandalski‚ and
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Muhammad is considered in Islam to be a messenger and prophet sent by God to guide humanity to the right way. He is considered as the last in a series of prophets sent by God. The Quran is believed to have been presented to Muhammad by God. Muhammad is know as the greatest of all prophets to the Muslims‚ and his religion as the only accepted religion of God. He is seen by Muslims as a possessor of all virtues. The scattered verses of the Prophet had been inscribed not only on date leaves and shreds
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Before I begin to give a speech‚ I would like to invite you to thank to Allah the Almighty‚ Who has given us Mercy and Blessing‚ so we can meet together in this blessing place. And also I don’t forget to deliver sholawat and salam to our prophet Muhammad SAW‚ Who has brought us from the darkness to the brightness‚ so we are always in the right way. Ladies and gentlemen. Today‚ in this gold oppurtunity‚ I would like to give a speech in front of you all about "Drugs" I am sure you all already
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1950s‚ emblematic of the era’s attitudes towards sexuality. Although she was a top-billed actress for only a decade‚ her films grossed $200 million by the time of her unexpected death in 1962.[1] She continues to be considered a major popular culture icon.[2] Born and raised in Los Angeles‚ Monroe spent most of her childhood in foster homes and an orphanage and married for the first time at the age of sixteen. While working in a factory as part of the war effort in 1944‚ she met a photographer and
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Australian icons in Australian literature‚ film and painting. This understanding can be explored through the three texts: ‘Muriel’s Wedding’‚ the satirical film produced by P.J.Hogan in 1994‚ Sidney Nolan’s 1947 Ned Kelly series of paintings which was inspired by the mythology and historical story of Ned Kelly‚ and ‘Kath and Kim’ the comedic television series‚ produced in 2003‚ which represents contemporary Australian suburban life. Three major themes which permeate the Australian cultural environment
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Johnny Langford Mr. Fuller ENG-102 American Icon Essay October 20‚ 2003 Michael Jackson: The King of Reinvention If you look in your copy of Webster’s English Dictionary under the I’s‚ you will find the definition for the word "icon." An icon is simply an "image or representation of one who is the object of great attention or devotion; an idol" (Webster’s 90). Skipping a few words down‚ you can find that an idol is "an image used as an object of worship" It takes much to be worshiped
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Barbie - ICON Barbie was first manufactured by Mattel in 1959‚ in an industry in which most products quickly come and go but Barbie’s longevity was unique. The “magical power” that this doll has is that she was made for kids and gave a balance between real‚ education‚ appearance‚ evolution and imagination. Barbie becomes a visual symbol for consumption of material goods‚ attention to physical appearance‚ voyeuristic sexuality‚ and a lifestyle focused on personal pleasure. The debates
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Furthermore‚ instead of this single negative story‚ there are many positive stories‚ many Muslim examples in our modern time here in USA such as Mohamed Ali‚ Ahmed Zewail‚ and Moustapha Al Akkad. They are just a sample among enormous successful Muslim figures in the USA. Mohamed Ali was an amazing dignified man and a hero by all human definitions. He was a man of principle and he stood against the system by refusing to serve in Vietnam War saying: “My conscience won’t let me go shoot my brother
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in1960 Early life Muhammad Ali was born on January 17‚ 1942 in Louisville‚ Kentucky. His father painted billboards and his mother was a house wife. Ali and his older brother Rehman before converting to Islam‚ were named after their father as Cassius Marcellus Clay. He is considered one of the greatest athletes in boxing history‚ Growing up in the segregated South‚ Ali experienced racial prejudice which likely contributed to his early passion for boxing. At the age of 12‚ Ali discovered his talent
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