The Death Of Marilyn Monroe Flashcards
Obituary
Someone writes it about someone else when they die , usually appears in newspapers or online
Significance of this being published in the guardian
More liberal and arty newspaper
Explain the effect of the opening line ‘ Marilyn Monroe was found dead in bed this morning ‘
- blunt and straight to the point
- no sadness or sympathy
- no emotion - stresses that Cooke didn’t know her on a personal level
‘Stony sentences’ is an example of what
Metaphor
What figurative language technique does Cooke use throughout
Simile
Structure
Introduction stating that she is dead
Topic about fame and fans
Her personal life- marriages
Characteristics of her
Point on style
- it is more figurative and descriptive
- deviates from expectation . Would expect it to be more informative and factual
Effect of ‘pretty women ‘ and ‘sex pot’
- objectifies her
- this is what the public did to her
Effect of ‘this orphan’
Deictic reference
What is Cooke trying to stress ?
That the persona she created was different to who she actually was
Cooke creates a lack of what ?
Respectfulness
Focuses on her being a sex icon rather than an inspirational women and successful actress
