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Tragic Heroes: Lindsay Lohan Vs. Othello

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Tinley Sedino
Mr. Mendoza
English IV
06 February 2023
Lindsay Lohan Vs. Othello
A tragic hero is a person of noble birth, often successful, and experiences stardom before suffering a great downfall due to significant flaws. For my tragic hero, I selected Lindsay Lohan. Lohan is the perfect example of a tragic hero due to her damaging arrogance, which led to poor decision-making and the ultimate sacrifice of her career as a successful entertainer, model, and actress. Lindsay Lohan was born on July 2, 1986, to her parents, Micheal and Dina. Lohan came from a family with strong ties to the entertainment industry. Michael, her father, was a child performer in the past. Thus, Lohan was placed into the same industry very early in life, booking …show more content…

Lohan explained that she did not enjoy using cocaine: “I never felt good the next day.” However, she took it because “It was a party thing. People would have it, and I’d do it.” (Nordyke 5). This quote speaks volumes regarding reasonable grounds for Lohan’s addiction struggle. In this quote, it is clear that Lohan insinuates she was heavily influenced by others around her. Unfortunately, Lindsay would not be the first actress or actor to fall victim to a harmful partying lifestyle. Substance abuse has become widely glamorized, spread by celebrities, and blown all over social media. We have seen and continue to see a significant increase in the relationship between the entertainment industry and addiction. According to the American Addiction Center, “ Studies have shown that the actions of celebrities can greatly influence the public’s health decisions.” (Kalizewski 15-16). Unfortunately, Lohan succumbed to the environment around her, causing her struggles with addiction and run-ins with the …show more content…

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