When comparing Helen of (Sparta) Troy and Marilyn Monroe they have many parallels and differences. Mutually both of these women had a coarse childhood with many hardships. Both women had a turning point when they did something that caused people to change their opinion of them. Helen and Monroe’s Beauty has luminously inspired artist for decades. When comparing Helen of troy and Marilyn Monroe, one can see many similarities between both historic individuals. Helen of (Sparta) and Marilyn Monroe both had a corrupt Childhood. Helen was abducted as a child and eloped with Theseus. Marilyn was Placed in foster care by age 7 because, her mother was retained in an asylum. Helen was raped by Theseus when she was very young as well as was, Marilyn
when she was placed in foster care. Marilyn and Helen alike were both in an abusive Marriage. Helen of Sparta was 10 years old when she wed eloped Theseus. Marilyn married her first husband when she was 16 years old. Helen of Troy was abused in her relationship with Theseus. Marilyn and Helen each had a turning point where the people that once idolized them changed their opinions of them. Helen of Troy rad away with Paris (prince of troy) Many people of Greece shunned her existents. Because of her Menelaus (king of Greece) started a war with Troy.
Oh no, Helen’s been stolen! Prince Paris has kidnapped Helen, the wife of Menelaus, king of Sparta. Paris was assisted by Aphrodite, who promised him Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, as a reward for siding with her during a competition against the goddesses Hera and Athena.
To conclude, Marilyn Monroe’s character and experiences shows the great effect of one’s self-development in the advancement of an individual’s life, towards their set-goal or success. The legacy also shows how one can fall from their spotlight upon reaching it. This goes to show that self-development does not end once you reach the peak, your goal or “success” and that it is always on-going.
When someone speaks of Marilyn Monroe most people think she was nothing other than a woman who slept her way to the top. Of course she had her faults, but there are a variety of traits to describe her rather than just her sexual appeal. Marilyn was an iconic model, singer and actress who passed away too soon from unknown causes. She became a popular, enthusiastic actress and her films produced over 200 million dollars. Although, many people seen her as scandalous, she was more than that, she faced many troubling situations before her rise to the top only to be defeated by a sudden death.
The Odyssey portrays Odysseus as a man that showed many bold traits. Written by Homer in 800 B.C.E. Set in greek mythological times The Odyssey showcases a series of islands and kingdoms. The Odyssey visualized in Greek mythology shows many heroes, Gods, and enemies. Odysseus’ many eccentric traits had a great contribution to his journey in The Odyssey. Cleverness, pride, and strength shapes Odysseus and is in place as the backbone of the story.
Marilyn Monroe (Monroe) was an image of fashion and beauty in the 20th century. Overcoming a traumatic childhood to become one of the most confident women. Making bold provocative, but, fashionable statements about how women should be confident about their own body image. Without the help of others, she would not have become the person she is known as today. Marilyn Monroe, a famous actress, who has influenced the rest of the world.
The society in which classical myths took place, the Greco-Roman society was a very patriarchal one. By taking a careful gander at female characters in Greco-Roman mythology one can see that the roles women played differ greatly from the roles they play today. The light that is cast upon females in classical myths shows us the views that society had about women at the time. In classical mythology women almost always play a certain type of character, that is to say the usual type of role that was always traditionally played by women in the past, the role of the domestic housewife who is in need of a man’s protection, women in myth also tended to have some unpleasant character traits such as vanity, a tendency to be deceitful, and a volatile personality. If one compares the type of roles that ladies played in the myths with the ones they play in today’s society the differences become glaringly obvious whilst the similarities seem to dwindle down. Clearly, and certainly fortunately, society’s views on women today have greatly changed.
Marilyn Monroe, Norma Jeane Mortenson. A devious soul but a pure heart, a black past, but a bright future; she became one of the most idolized figures in society. Norma was definitely not born with a silver spoon in her mouth, and she never sugar coated her life to the media. She was straight forward which made her heavily known for her quotes such as “I learned to walk as a baby and I haven’t had a lesson since.” (Marilyn Monroe). This was the beginning to her life story as a hero. This may not seem inspiring or heroic to many by the lack of knowledge a person may have on Norma. In the depths of her quotes lay a deep, heartfelt life though. For this quote may seem sensational and comical to the ear, but Marilyn was transferred to many foster homes not really having a parent that would show her the way. What a good role model would do though, and what Norma courageously has shown society, is that when life knocks you down, get up and hit life back twice as hard. Norma Jeane Mortenson, married Jim Dougherty, and started working. Soon she created the character Marilyn Monroe, she dyed her hair blonde, wore short dresses, and she became the momentous and inspirational character that everyone saw through television, newspapers, and photos. She was one of the greatest actors, singers, and models of the nineteen forties and fifties. But like every hero they suffer and create their own demise. Jeane, Marilyn Monroe, is a shakespearean tragic hero, because like every hero she must fall.
The play “Fences” by August Wilson is set in a time when African Americans are coming out of the clasps of slavery and seeking a new life. There are many new opportunities in the job market as well as in the sports world. In the play the main character and father, Troy, is put into many controversial two-sided situations. He evaluates them from what he thinks is just and only uses his perspective, not heeding anyone else’s advice. In doing so he contributes to the rising action of the story where Troy refuses to let his son, Cory, play football when everyone else thinks it is a good idea. Troy thinks it will lead him on a path to nowhere because of his past experiences but doesn’t acknowledge how times have changed since he was younger.
Even though she has been deceased for more than fifty years, people today still are interested in Marilyn Monroe's childhood, love stories, and whether she died by suicide or not. ...
The 1900’s were filled with many great people but the women of that era were often forgotten. Marilyn Monroe changed every person's expectation of what a woman was supposed to be like in the 1900’s. She was a model, singer, and an American actress, best known for her “blonde bombshell” roles in films. Years later she's still remembered as one of the biggest sex symbols during the 1950’s. Marilyn Monroe was a strong woman who impacted the world through her passion for women’s rights, her successful career, and her everyday fashion sense.
Homer describes Helen as the worlds most beautiful women at the time. She is the daughter of the Olympian god, Zeus and her mother is known to be Leda. When she was young Greek mythology states that Helen was rescued by her brothers when she was taken by Theseus. Helen`s sister, Clytemnestra was married to Agamemnon. Helen was the most desired woman by all men from all over Greek, she had many suitors come for her hand but Menelaus, the younger brother of her sister’s husband, Agamemnon was the lucky one. Helen choose Menelaus as her suitor and married him and became his Queen. As he was king of Sparta.
Monroe undoubtedly had an extraordinary and unique appearance for women during her time period. Without her extravagant look and her untraditional lifestyle, she would not be able to fascinate the public and obtain her vision of being a dominant member of Hollywood. Marilyn also used her tragic past not as an obstacle, but as motivation to make the changes she dreamt of. Her sex symbol image gave Monroe the attention that she always wanted from males. Moreover, her popularity gave her the opportunity to meet exclusive people such as DiMaggio and Miller whom she had romantic relationships with. Additionally, Monroe allowed the judgment of society to motivate her dream even more. She was tired of being told that she could not achieve her American Dream because she was different from everyone else. Even though the judgment caused serious illness, she continuously battled through the pain to make her mark on American films, music, and pop culture. In her whole life, Marilyn Monroe was an advocate for women and for Americans with a dream. Since her impact, Monroe has inspired countless celebrities such as Madonna, Paris Hilton, Kate Upton, and many more to live their best self regardless of what the public thinks and their unforgiving past. Due to her defying the traditional roles of women, female film stars have movie roles such as executives in business, managers, and other powerful roles. Today, she still inspires all different social classes` fashion choices as well as to never give up on their
...on of gender roles in history, Evans agrees with Macewen by affirming that the story of the Trojan women is used to challenge gender roles and push for social change. The general story has shown women to be left at the mercy of men and both adaptations challenge that perception. Trojan women has been used to push for social change because it presents the story of a group of women who appear worthless now that the men in their life have died in battle, and the characters within the story react to this in different ways. Both Evans and Meacewen showcase Helen as a character that has the qualities it takes to choose her own fate, rather than having her husband do it for her. Although the difference in plot may give Helen a more empowering role in Trojan Barbie than in Trojan Women, both writers can agree that this character use her cleverness to decide her own future.
Films have always been used to bring out various cultural artifacts and traditions. Through film, it would be easier for one to point out the culture in which one or the main character belongs to. The Iliad and Troy remains to be amongst the most renowned literal and film pieces that have been read, viewed and appreciated throughout history. Just as is the film Troy, which is based on the epic, The Iliad, Gladiator is a 2000 British–American epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott. The Gladiator features the character of Crowe, a fictional character, who is very loyal to Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius. Crowe is betrayed when Commodus, a very ambitious son to the then the emperor Marcus Aurelius takes over power after killing his father.
A. A myth that I was told as a child is one version of the myth of Medusa and Athena. There was a beautiful maiden named Medusa who lived in Athens, Greece. She was very proud of her beauty, it was all she ever spoke or thought about. Medusa would also admire herself in a mirror for quite a long time. One day, she visited the largest temple of the goddess Athena, named the Parthenon. The temple was filled with statues and paintings of Athena. Medusa then told her friends that the sculptures and paintings should have been of her since she was prettier than Athena. Medusa was admiring her reflection from the large bronze doors, when suddenly, she was looking at Athena instead of herself. Athena was furious with Medusa, she then tells