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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Ray Manalastas Mr. Nolan English 9 31 May 2013 Eminem “You better lose yourself in the music‚ the moment You own it‚ you better never let it go You only get one shot‚ do not miss your chance to blow This opportunity comes once in a lifetime (“azlyrics”). You may never get a second chance. Eminem sang this song‚ Lose Yourself‚ to express that if you’re going to do anything in life‚ put your all into it (“rapgenius” annotation). The greatest of opportunities don’t show up
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Barack Obama: A True American Icon An American Icon is an individual who has impacted America in a powerful way through their progressive or iconic actions. Barack Obama is a true American Icon. Throughout his presidency‚ Obama has been dedicated and focused on improving all of America and its people through his many policies and reform acts. During his two terms as U.S. President‚ Barack Obama has taken proactive measures to fix and rebuild our environment‚ created a health care plan that has benefited
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Tupac Shakur Tupac was a leading American icon because he crossed cultural‚ racial‚ and economic barriers. From the child in the suburb to the former vice president of the United States‚ everyone recognized Tupac’s iconic status. He had many traits that would make him stand out above the rest‚ and that is what made him the best. His traits are routed in his name because he was named after an Inca Indian revolutionary Tupac Amaru‚ which means "shining serpent"‚ and Shakur is Arabic for "thankful
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Barbie- An American Icon Icons like Barbie recognized for their popularity and effects on society. Barbie is a subject of obsession all over the world. Collectors‚ consumers and even some designers become enthralled in the Barbie world. Designers create special designs to fit a specific trend of the high fashion runways. Collectors all over the world collect and spend amazing amounts of money to have the original Barbie in their collection. The consumers have made Barbie a true icon in American culture
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keep it positive/And play it cool/Shoot up the playground/And tell the kids to stay in school.” (Slim Shady 1999) This is one of many quotes from Slim Shady that displays his persona as a humorous‚ ruthless rapper. Slim Shady emerged in 1997 when Eminem did his first album The Slim Shady EP then two years later in 1999 his second album The Slim Shady LP‚ was a huge success becoming an overnight sensational‚ debuting at number two and selling over 283‚000 copies the first week. Slim Shady displays
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George Herman "Babe" Ruth was an American icon or symbol just as Uncle Sam was; the Babe started it all. He was the best pitcher in his day and still remains the strongest slugger in the game. Ruth had power‚ strength‚ an appetite and a desire for the game that no other player would ever have. It was "Babe Ruth‚ a hero of prowess who had achieved greatness by the sheer extent of his extraordinary ability" that put a smile on all the youngsters faces. No matter where he was the fans would follow;
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Bradis McGriff April 3‚ 2007 History 196m Prof Gus Lease Eminem: an American Icon‚ is he? Or is he not? Eminem is one of the most if not the most talented rap artist to ever step up to the microphone. Although he may be one of the most talented rappers to ever perform‚ he is also one of the most controversial. Teenagers and young children seem to really enjoy Eminem ’s lyrics but parents and the media are outraged. Eminem doesn ’t hold his tongue for anyone. In America we are given the
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Marshall Bruce Mather III better known as Eminem has written many rap songs using different rapping styles and subject matters. In the year 2010 he released the rap song called “Not Afraid”. The message Eminem expresses in “Not Afraid” is his struggles with drugs and his fears. According to an interview done by NME with Eminem‚ he said‚ “At a certain point in my life I heavily overdosed on methane. The doctors notified me that I was nearly two hours from passing away.” By writing this song he notifies
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Jesse James: An American Icon Jesse Woodson James‚ son of Robert and Zerelda Cole James‚ was born on September 5‚ 1847. Robert and Zerelda James were both natives of Kentucky unlike Jesse. Jesse along with his siblings was born in Clay County‚ Missouri. James left his mark and in his own lifetime he became a legend. By studying the life of the ruthless desperado‚ Jesse James‚ we can conclude the following about his early life‚ the crimes he committed‚ and the legacy he left behind (Hartke). Jesse
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