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    Marilyn Monroe was born in Los Angeles‚ California in 1926. She was a model and actress famous for being cast as the "dumb blonde" characters. Here are some of her most outrageous quotes of all time. Number Nine: ’I defy gravity This is quite a bold admission. It’s clear that the actress thought of herself as an anomaly who lived outside of the realm of normal humans. Number Eight: ’Sometimes I feel my whole life has been one big rejection’ This is quite outrageous because she was so popular

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    “The Death of Marilyn Monroe” by Edwin Morgan The poem “The Death of Marilyn Monroe” by Edwin Morgan explores the themes of isolation and loneliness throughout. The poem does this by adding in the use of imagery and tone. This poem by Morgan examines the theme of isolation by looking at the situation that Marilyn Monroe was in at the height of her fame. The poet looks at how Monroe was treated and how desolate she was even though she was surrounded by the likes of the press and she was constantly

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    Mortensen also known as‚ Marilyn Monroe is globally experienced as a sexual appearance idol for the world. Mrs. Monroe grew up from a tragic child hood as a kid‚ never spoken of her foster parents or about being in foster care during her high school or ever growing up (A 1942 University). Being smothered at the age of two‚ and being rapped at the age of nine (Biography1) was not a great life to talk about. Growing up not knowing her father was seriously difficult for her being the only child not

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    Marilyn Monroe was recognized as the “Blonde Bombshell.”(4) She was well known throughout the world in the 1940’s and 1950s. Marilyn’s childhood was rough but she rose above it by becoming an actress and model.  Norma Jean Mortenson‚ more famously known as Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1st‚ 1926 at 9:00a.m in Los Angeles‚ California. (1‚ 4) She was born into foster care therefore she never knew her mother or her father. (2) Marilyn’s mom was Gladys Monroe Baker Mortenson. (6) When Marilyn was

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    Although‚ Monroe did not have an easy life growing up. She spent most of her life in foster homes and an orphanage‚ as her mother‚ Gladys Pearl Monroewas not mentally‚ nor financially prepared for a child. The identity of Monroe’s father is unknown‚ seeing as her mother was married twice but divorced both before Marilyn was born. Marilyn had two half siblings from her mother. Her sister‚ Berniece‚ whom she had not known about until she was 12 and had not met until she was an adult. Her brother‚

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    Fame Marilyn Monroe once said‚ “Hollywood is a place where they’ll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul” (“Marilyn Monroe”). Marilyn Monroe was an actress‚ singer‚ model and showgirl. She is highly regarded as one of the greatest sex symbols of the twentieth century (Lefkowitz 5)."It’s better for the whole world to know you‚ even as a sex star‚ than never to be known at all" (“Marilyn Monroe”). She starred in a number of successful motion pictures during the 1950’s (Krohn

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    things.” Marilyn Monroe is a great portrayal of his quote based on the small amount of time she spent under the spotlight. Today‚ Marilyn Monroe is more known for being a sex symbol than for her actual acting. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on July 1‚ 1926‚ Marilyn was born to an unstable family. Living with a mother with psychiatric problems and no father present‚ Marilyn had few to no good memories of her childhood. Her mother was eventually institutionalized‚ causing Marilyn to be left on her own. Going

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    Hollywood’s famous icons Marilyn Monroe‚ death still remains as an unforgettable and compelled mystery. As the population discovers her death many became startled and speechless for her to become deceased at such a young age. Many had viewed her as a beautiful model and an actress who symbolizes as a sex symbol of the 1950s. Although Marilyn Monroe had an unfortunate childhood by the negative impacts that led up to many difficulties over time she managed to fulfill many of her dreams as a star. At the

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    on is Marilyn Monroe. Her full name was actually Norma Jeane Mortenson‚ and she was born on June 1‚ 1926‚ in Los Angeles‚ California. She died on August 5‚ 1962‚ at the age of 36. She was a famous actress‚ model‚ and a little bit of a singer. I chose to do this essay on her because I had already new some information about her‚ but I just wanted to learn some more information about her job and her life. Marilyn Monroe grew up with a half sister Bernice Baker Miracle. She had never new who her father

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    there has been a different aesthetic on what is required in order to make an individual beautiful. During the height of the Grecian period‚ to be curvy and voluptuous was extremely attractive. This idea of beauty was also true during the 40’s and 50’s in the United States. Marilyn Monroe was the epitome of regal beauty around the world. There is a huge difference between now and the past‚ because in past‚ the possibility of escaping these images was a realistic achievement. However‚ today it’s

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