Jane Addams life as a child was not easy, she had a congenital spinal defect which led to her never being physically strong and her father who served for sixteen years as a state senator and fought as an officer in the Civil War always showed that his thoughts of women were that they were weak, and especially her with her condition. But besides that she lived a very privileged life since her father had many famous friends like the president Abraham Lincoln. Jane was determined to get a good education which she ended up getting. She went to Rockford sanitary for women which is now called Rockford University and she also studied to be a doctor but had to quit because she was hospitalised too many times. Being sick affected her life very much so when she got older she remedied her spinal defect with surgery.
Lena Horne Lena Horne was a rising actress in the time period of the 1930’s and 1940’s. Like many other actresses at the time, her career had many twists and turns, but she soon proved herself as a distinguished Hollywood star. Yet, there are a couple differences in Lena’s experience compared to that of her peers like Ava Gardner and Judy Garland. Lena was a light skinned African American who refused to play the role of servants, prostitutes, or “bumblingly idiots” typically given to black actors, which made it difficult to find jobs, but caused her to forge her own path and radicalize the industry for people of color.
Authors use rhetorical strategies to express themes in their writing. Different rhetorical strategies help convey different themes with varying degrees of effectiveness. One way to determine the effectiveness of an author’s style is to compare their works to another. In order to determine whether Nancy Mairs or James Baldwin is more effective, it is necessary to evaluate the two side by side.
She was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, First Lady, world traveler, politician, statesperson and world crusader for justice and good will. She was not admired for her beauty and her feminine traits at all. In fact, she was plain, awkward and extremely shy as a child. It is important to understand the struggles she faced because they greatly shaped the person she became. She overcame the hardships in her personal path and dedicated her life to helping others.
Barbara Walters’ career brings words such as “legendary”, “pioneering”, and “inspirational” to mind. She was more than just any other pretty person that was on a TV screen. “Walters was born September 25, 1929, and grew up in Boston, Massachusetts”(world book). From an early age, she had been surrounded by celebrities, many people say this attributed to her relaxed manner while she interviewed people. Her father, Louis Edward Walters, had opened a string of nightclubs called the Latin Quarter.
Frances Lefkowitz’s book, Marilyn Monroe, is told in a limited third-person point of view. This is shown when the author writes, “Monroe believed, however, that the event was too important to miss” (Lefkowitz 15). This specific point of view impacts the story because it shows how the rest of the world sees Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe was very inspirational, and it is interesting to see how the world idolized her. Another example of this point of view is, “In less than a year, she appeared on the covers of 33 popular magazines, including Laff, Peek, and Parade” (Lefkowitz 33).
Sophie Grimmett K. Watt English 3B 15 January 2023 The Making of Marilyn Not a lot of people knew the real Marilyn Monroe, in fact, her real name was not Marilyn. Instead her name was Norma Jean Baker, her mother named her after the movie star Norma Talmadge. To become a movie star herself she changed almost everything about her natural appearance. She dyed her naturally red hair blonde and had cosmetic surgery on her chin and nose.
This essay will address how Marilyn Monroe was raised, how her career started, and how she helped women. Marilyn Monroe was born June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. Her early life was somewhat rough with her mother. Her mother, Gladys Pearl Barker would always be confined in an asylum and Marilyn would end up with foster parents or for a time in an orphanage, her mom would try to see her but was confined right after. After time she moves in with a family friend, Grace Mckee Goddard, Marilyn's mom's close friend.
Marilyn Monroe’s early life and childhood greatly shaped
After dealing with many undeserved misfortunes she found a home after marrying her first love at the young age of 16. After their marriage, WWII hit. This brought Marilyn to work in a factory, where she was discovered by a photographer for her natural beauty. Eventually, her first marriage ended however, her modeling career skyrocketed. She dyed her brown hair blonde and created her stage name “Marilyn Monroe”.
To truly understand Marilyn Monroe, one must understand her early life. Marilyn Monroe was born in Las Angeles, California on June 1 1926 (Owings 16). Marilyn was born as Norma Jeane (Owings 16). Her mom worked in the film industry (Owings 16). Not able to take care of her, her mom put Marilyn up for adoption 12 days after birth (Owings 16).
Marilyn Monroe: The Blonde Bombshell and the Sexual Revolution The notorious Marilyn Monroe is a single individual whose vivid red lips, platinum blonde hair, and breathy voice profoundly altered how society regarded sexual expression. Due to society's perception of gender roles, which is a result of stereotyping, Monroe was subsequently portrayed as an idealized example of female perfection. The characters Monroe played stood out because they were mindful of their liberties and wanted to change the world. Until her death in 1962, Monroe travelled the world and destroyed boundaries based on gender. Monroe was revered as a feminist icon long after she passed away and was known for her struggles against sexual exploitation and her aspirations
1. PURPOSE: Because there is no other woman in Latin American history that has attained more power and has had more influence over her people, it is important to examine the leadership style of Eva Peron. 2. BACKGROUND: Born out of wedlock in abject poverty, she was destined to live among the common people; however, in her teen years, Eva vowed not to be a product of her environment.
Later, they helped her pay the books, because they thought she might be recognized by the clerk and for the return of their help Marilyn Monroe offered them a book and that night was the first time they kissed! I think, they overcome this obstacle because first, the person who they suspect was Marilyn Monroe and they get chance to talk to her. Also, the most important was their relationship, even it was hard for them to show their lesbian relationship in public, but they clearly know what they want and what they were doing. Therefore, even it was secret but they decided to follow thier heart, so they can handle
By the age of sixteen she had already dropped out and was married her first husband James Dougherty . Her career was made when a photographer found her and was amazed by her beauty, and wanted her to model. As she started her career, more and more people began to notice her. She moved to Hollywood where she signed a one year contract for $125 a week with Ben Lyon in the studio and got the name “Marilyn Monroe” and “ Blonde Bombshell” nicknames. It was then that her career took off.
