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    These two women compare and contrast in many ways. To illustrate, they both reached fame in very different ways. Lady Di didn’t have to work hard to achieve greatness; she was simply born with it. On the other hand, Marilyn Monroe worked as hard as she could to get to stardom. Thanks to her effort, she reached her goal. During the height of their fame, both women changed general stereotypes. In the case of Princess Diana, she used charisma and affection to show people that AIDS isn’t contagious and

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    Marilyn Monroe- A Woman We Can All Learn From Actress, Marilyn Monroe, born as Norma Jeane Mortenson, overcame a difficult childhood to become one of the world’s biggest and most enduring sex symbols. She died of a drug overdose in 1962. Marilyn Monroe is judged on how she acts in movies and people don’t realize that she had a really rough childhood, and she did something great to be able to cope with it. Marilyn Monroe overcame her past by becoming an actress and public figure. There are so many

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    historical and science fiction novel about a man named BIlly Pilgrim and his life, mostly focusing on the time he spent in Dresden during World War II. The book takes place all throughout the 1900’s. Slaughterhouse is written in both first and third person, it goes back and forth from New York and Germany. Billy Pilgrim the antagonist the protagonist is this story because he is fighting against himself. The major conflict in this book is Billy trying to get over his first hand experience in Dresden

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    Marilyn Monroe Death Actress Marilyn Monroe was born on June 6, 1926. Monroe died of a drug overdose on August 5, 1962, at only 36 years old. “Monroe's real name was either Norma Jean Baker or Norma Jean Mortenson. She was born on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles” (Giannetti). She was a well loved movie star who had a dark past. Most people believe that Marilyn Monroe died of an accidental drug overdose or that she faked her death to live a life outside of fame. Recent research and openning cold cases

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    Slaughterhouse-Five (from now on shown as SH5) is a novel by Kurt Vonnegut, that addresses his experience in the firebombing of Dresden in February 1945. “Wailing Shall Be in All Streets”(from now on shown as “Wailing”), is an essay written by Kurt Vonnegut that addresses the same thing. Although they discuss the same topic, SH5 takes a different approach when describing the firebombing in Dresden. SH5 has science-fiction infused in the novel, while Vonnegut's essay is more straightforward when talking

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    “Always believe in yourself, because if you don’t believe in yourself nobody else will” -Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn Monroe was born in 1926. She was amazing actress, and famous for playing “The Dumb Blonde”. Marilyn Monroe’s career blossomed in the 1950’s. Monroe was an American actress and model. Marilyn Monroe had a difficult childhood. Marilyn was born on June 1, 1926. In Los Angeles, California to mom Glady Baker and her danish father who is unclear. Marilyn Monroe was born with the name Norma

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    Slaughterhouse-Five can be identified as the novel’s author, Kurt Vonnegut, as Vonnegut pushes the story further and directs the storyline at his own pace. In chapter two of Slaughterhouse-Five, Vonnegut officially introduced readers to the book’s protagonist, Billy Pilgrim, who rides in the passenger seat of the car. Pilgrim tells Vonnegut where to direct

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    Artistic people usually come from dysfunctional backgrounds. Marilyn Monroe was just that person. Marilyn Monroe, a blonde bombshell of her day, died unexpectedly, but the enigma lies in her destruction and who had it. Marilyn Monroe was born as Norma Jean Mortensen in Los Angeles, California on June 1, 1926. Later just two weeks, she was put in the beginning of many foster homes, guardianships, and orphanages. When she was immature, she was the victim of sexual molestation and she was convinced

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    Senator Lindsey Graham was born in Central, South Carolina on July 9, 1955. His parents were the owners of a local bar and liquor store in the town of Central and after high school he attended and graduated from the University of South Carolina, which made him the first person in his family to attend college (McNamee). His childhood was somewhat tough because his family had money issues and because of that he had to do some local odd jobs as a child to help support his family financially (Raju).

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    Marilyn Monroe was one of the most famous actresses and models to have ever lived. She would go on to become one of the most influential women of her time for both good and bad reasons, and she would symbolize many of the aspects of the country’s character. Monroe’s life made a great impact on American culture and history. Marilyn Monroe has made significant contributions to society that can still be seen today. During the era that Monroe lived in, Monroe’s personality and disposition served as a

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