... the public and the world's media were desperate to find out more information on their Hollywood screen icon: "What innocence? Whose guilt? What eyes? Whose Breast?". These short, and exciting questions also represent the main themes of responsibility and innocence; which are explored throughout the poem. The ... the child-like innocence of Monroe, and yet, portraying the idea that she is damaged in someway, i.e. the pressure and stress of the film-star lifestyle. This made me realise that fame and attention can seriously damage a person's life. This idea of innocence is continued in the...

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... of Hollywood. Think of her as a type of feminist, not the kind who fights for a woman's right to vote, or to have equal opportunities but the kind who opened the eyes of the world around her to a new way of thinking and believing. Sex was the unspoken action and being sexy was rarely heard of in the mid 1900's. Then, out ... . Most importantly, she showed women that the experiences in life are far more valuable than they realized. Marilyn Monroe was more than just a movie star or a glamour queen. A global sensation in her lifetime, her popularity has extended beyond star status to icon. ...

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... With Body Image. Have you ever felt distraught with yourself because of the images around you? A famous person once said, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". In the eyes of society, women like Cindy Crawford, Daisy Fuentes, and Naomi Campbell are the epitome of perfection. What girl would not want to look like them? Unfortunately, a number of girls want ... can live life to its fullest is to look like these people. Even if someone as at their perfect weight, it's easy to feel like a failure when comparing to a movie star or to Seventeen's cover girl. The line between fantasy and rea...

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Marilyn Monroe known as the blonde bombshell was the beautiful star of the 1950's. Close friend Eve Arnold said," Many people followed her career and life" "Most people felt like they knew her" ("Marilyn" 2000 pg.1) In fact most people had ... in There is No Business Like Show Business. This is a role where Marilyn mostly dances at a nightclub throwing herself at various couples seated in the night club tables. While she eyes men and turns her body various angles to make her legs or breasts to appear more prominate. Numerous times throughout the film she places her hands on her chest and ......

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