Tragic Meanings Of Michael Jackson

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Jenna Hurley
Mendoza
English IV
01 January 2023
Tragic endings In 1958, a pop sensation was born; without a normal childhood, he had to grow up fast. He was very poor and lived in a small house with just two bedrooms for eleven people. Famous since the age of 11, he was a superstar by his mid-20s and continued to be loved even after his death in 2009. After years of abuse from his father, he also admitted that his father's strict discipline played a large part in his eventual success. Michael Jacksons' defeat started at a young age and after years of pushing through it, he eventually got caught up in the terrible things he did. He is a perfect example of the downfall of humans in the world. Michael Jackson had an incredible and creative …show more content…

He was accused of many bad deeds including altering his appearance, there was his excessive spending, substance abuse, and a very disturbed pattern of eating. Four members of Michael Jackson's close family have given an interview to defend the late pop star. Michaels's nephew, Taj, said his uncle's behavior seemed odd to some, but he was "very innocent", adding: "His naivety was his downfall." He later added that "It's always been about money, I hate to say it about my uncle, (but) it's almost like they see a blank cheque."
One of the closest people to Michael Jackson was his maid, Adrian McManus. She felt that “he was a manipulator," and that he ruined anyone who came into contact with him (McManus). There were many other witnesses to Jacksons' suspicious behavior, but they were too scared to speak out about it. In a recent documentary, it was revealed that almost 48% of Americans believe Michael Jackson is not guilty. Even still his maid said she “saw what (she) saw” and wants to reveal the truth to everyone (McManus). All of these tragic events had a part in influencing his …show more content…

Othello and Desdemona have made a mockery of the principles of social, sexual, and racial hierarchy. Michael Jackson was known in the black community for breaking down barriers and becoming so famous. They both showed that what you do and how you act are more significant that what people think of you. I think these people have shown me that people are all born the same and it's what happens in their life that determines how their life will turn out. I learned that people can do good and evil things but you can't let it affect you in the long

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