A True Tragic Hero

A True Tragic Hero

Have you ever stopped to consider why society is fascinated with media and the people in it? Why are we “star struck” when we see people depicted in the news? Some experts have said that, “as long as there have been those who pull ahead of the crowd in fame and fortune, there has always been a curious crowd wanting to follow” (Lagorio, CBS News). There is an aspect to the lives of the rich and famous that everybody wishes they had, the recognition. Celebrities get to be appreciated and praised every day of their lives. When was the last time a parent was thanked for doing a great job? Stuart Fischoff and expert on the subject of the cult of celebrity, has said that humans are sociologically preprogrammed to “follow the leader,” it is in our DNA to look up to the alpha males and females, the ones who are important in the pact. Celebrities are not the only “leaders of the pact” that society has been mesmerized with. Royalty has been treated in the same way since the beginning of time. They may not be on the big screen making you laugh or cry or scream but they are admired in the news. The intrigue behind the scandalous lives of royalty has not lost its appeal. Up to this date society is still admiring and learning more and more about the people who have helped shape our history. A time period that remains popular in today’s society is the Tudor Dynasty. If you look around the Tudors are everywhere. Either on the big screen, your favorite television series, or best selling book. The Tudor family ruled England from 1485 until the death of Elizabeth I in 1603. One of the most controversial Queens during this time was Anne Boleyn. Anne led an absorbing life filled with scandal, love, betrayal, death, hate and much more. Her life has been portrayed in many novels over time but one of the most captivating illustrations is The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Anne Boleyn is so legendary not for her role as Queen but the path that got her there and...