Assignment 1-3-6
Written Analyses
Analysis 5
Theories
about Pop Culture topic
After
all the theories and analyses that we’ve studied in the class, I can say that
the theory of Heroes and the Cult of the Celebrity best relates to Bob Marley.
With no doubts, Bob Marley is a great example of a hero. His contribution to
his country and to worldwide society made him a national hero. Bob Marley was
recognized as a great artist who inspired many people through his words. His
goal was to unite people in one love and to live in peace. We call a person “hero”
because of unselfish and exceptional deeds, and person who truly deserves to
carry that title was Bob Marley. When we talk about Cult of the Celebrity, I
can say that it affects many people around the world. Media shows celebrities
as they live perfect lives in wealth and popularity. Therefore people look at
them as their role models, and inspiration who they want to be. There is a big
difference of being a hero and being a celebrity. People can be celebrities
just by being heroes, but they cannot be heroes just because they are celebrities.
Bob Marley was a hero and celebrity whom people respect even 31 years since he
died.
The
most interesting findings from all the analyses that I wrote about Bob Marley is
that he was really positive and unselfish person who had big heart for all
people. Marley was a warrior who was fighting through unpredictable life in
order to achieve greatness with his dedication. No matter how life is tough, we
should fight to achieve our goals, and Bob Marley is a good example of that. Now
some people accuse him that he was smoking too much marijuana and living like
it was his last day of life, but he said, “that’s who I’m” and that’s what he
believed in. So overall he was amazing legend who made impact on people around
the world.
My
thoughts about Bob Marley based on my analysis are much wider than they were
before. Now I feel like I know and understand him much more. Since I researched
a lot about his life, work and his view of the world around him, I can say that
it made impact on me as well. “Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when
you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate,
mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality” (Bob
Marley).
Since
I learned about characteristics of popular culture, I realized that I need to
work on not stereotyping other people from different cultural backgrounds. Also
about Icons and Cult of the celebrities, that if we want to be or look like
some famous people, we should make a difference between real heroes and
celebrities which are portrayed through media as perfect ones who are good only
on surface. Pop culture is following all trends and technology which is newer
day by day, which is very difficult to follow. Therefore we need to focus on
the right things in our lives in order to achieve our goals.
References
Rasta-Man-Vibration.
(2005). Bob Marley quotes. Retrieved from http://www.rasta-man-vibration.com/bob-marley-quotes.html
