Definition Essay: The Power Of Marilyn Monroe

As a picture perfect image of powerful women, Marilyn Monroe stands rather high on the hierarchy. She once told the world, “millions of people live their entire lives without finding themselves. But it is something I must do.” Any time I hear the name Marilyn, my mind automatically floats to the gorgeous, strong blonde actress who was far more than a pretty face. A name is given to a person the day they are born; that name is then something that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. It defines them, shapes them and ultimately represents who they are in a single word. A power as great as that remains something that must be built with careful consideration. If anyone were to ask three year old me what the word Jacquelyn mean

My mother had told me how when she was choosing my name, she wanted it to be a strong and graceful title. In my own opinion, which for the most part coincides with the rest of the nation, the first lady to President Kennedy was definitely an image and representation of grace, proper and courage. Not only did she insisted on being an active member of her husband's presidency, she was also able to be independent and stand on her own after his passing. Her ability to move on after becoming a widow was extremely uncommon for her time period and she was much admired and looked up to by the country for it. Though the former first lady preferred the shortened name of Jackie, due to my mother's wishes and the passing of a man very dear to me, I never have nor will I ever go by that nickname. When I was five, a close family friend to my father and uncle passed away. Although receiving many dirty looks and eye rolls from my mom during the 5 years he was a part of my life, he insisted on calling me Jackie Rose, and to be quite honest, I truly didn't mind. He was the only man to ever be allowed to call me by that name; that was his little personal connection to me, one I knew I would never have with anyone