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Lastly, having such a dark past and experiencing rancorous events during his childhood only gave him a hard time throughout his career. Michael Jackson was considered both the most public and the most elusive figure in his industry. Regrettably, Jackson made many poor choices during his career, one of them being the molestation of children. The public’s view on his image changed completely after finding out of this incident and realizing that he had a toxic character. Hamlet went through something like this, he had an obsession with revenge. He went too far with it that at the end he committed a serious crime; he killed Polonius. ‘Ecstasy? My pulse as yours doth temperately keep time and makes as healthful music. It is not madness that I have uttered. Bring me to the test, and I the matter will reword, which madness would gambol from.” (ACT 3, scene 4, page 7, lines 141-145). This is where Hamlet’s mother is convinced that he has gone mad. His obsession is considered his tragic flaw because at the end it’s what caused his demise. For Michael Jackson his fame, wealth and power were the cause of his downfall. The downfall of these two turned them into tragic heroes. For Michael Jackson, this made the media reveal his tragic flaws and showing his peripeteia.

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How hard is it to live life when you can’t find your true happiness, and when you don’t know exactly who you are. Looking for his true identity was something that Michael struggled with during his entire life. He was never satisfied with the way he looked and tried to use his wealth to change this. He also had a difficult time trying to show his true-self to the world, making it hard for him to keep living. Although Hamlet didn't have any sort of self-image, he constantly doubted to whether keep on living or not. In ACT 3 he stated ‘To die, to sleep—No more—and by a sleep to say we end the heartache and the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to—’tis a consummation. Devoutly to be wished! To die, to sleep.¨ (ACT 3 Scene 1, page 3, lines 61-65.) Shakespeare is really forward when it comes to describing his characters in his plays. For example in this quote, words like “consummation,” “heartache,” and “devoutly” give a tone of desperation and sadness. It demonstrated how Hamlet truly felt about life; he believed that sometimes it would be better to just give up and end his suffering once in for all. Just like Michael, they both went through so much; they had a rough past. Jackson lived a life filled with unhappiness and self-doubt. He wasn't really sure of what was truly worth doing; fame didn’t mean anything if he was living a miserable life.

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Michael Jackson has dominated the whole world as ¨The King of Pop¨, in the music industry. Just like Hamlet, they both had great minds and this is what they were known for. Shakespeare is really forward when it comes to describing his characters in his plays. Specially with Hamlet, there major changes in his attitude throughout the play. His mental stability was now questioned; everyoen wondered if the Hamlet they knew had gone mad. They weren't so sure if they would ever see him again.

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Many people looked up to Michael Jackson, it was said that Michael truly had an unstoppable future as a virtuoso.Unfortunately, the moment he stepped into the spotlight, he was condemned into being criticized by the whole world; they were paying attention at his every move. This is similar to what Prince Hamlet had to go through; he was really admired by the people because of his great mind. Sadly, his father’s death had a bigger impact on him. He knew that he had been murdered by his uncle, Claudius. This is where everything changed for him; he became obsessed with avenging his father’s death. King Claudius was suspicious of what Hamlet was planning to do this is why he said, “madness in great ones 'must not unwatched go,” (ACT 3 I, line 189). This meant that Hamlet had to be under supervision at all times; he believed that Hamlet was insane. This is what Michael Jackson's life was like whenever he was under the spotlight. He had many spectators, looking out for the good or bad things he did.

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2. Looking for his true identity was something that Michael struggled with during his entire life. He was never satisfied with the way he looked and tried to use his wealth to change this.Although Hamlet did´t have any sort of self-image, he constantly doubted to whether keep on living or not.

Evidence:
¨To die, to sleep—

No more—and by a sleep to say we end

The heartache and the thousand natural shocks

That flesh is heir to—’tis a consummation

Devoutly to be wished! To die, to sleep.¨ (ACT 3 Scene 1, page 3. Lines 61-65.)

-To die, or to sleep, it would end all of his pain and it is something that he really contemplates. No more suffering for him.

-This clearly shows the way Hamlet used to think about life; he was unsure of whether to keep living it or not. He had been through so much, and had a rough past. Michael´s life is similar to this one, because he lived a life filled with unhappiness and self-doubt. He was´t really sure of what was truly worth doing.

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3. Made many poor decisions throughout his career because he now felt powerful.

Evidence:
¨Though this be madness, yet there is method in't." (Act II, Scene II)

This shows that even though people believe that both Hamlet and Michael Jackson were not mentally stable sometimes, they still had an incomparable mind. They truly knew lots of things that people would never imagine. Unfortunately, it seems like despite having great minds, they preferred to follow and do what people would expect from them. Even though they were strong characters, it seem like it was the easiest thing for them to do.

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1. Michael Jackson has dominated the whole world as ¨The King of Pop¨, in the music industry. Just like Hamlet, they both had great minds and this is what they were known for.

Evidence:
-“madness in great ones 'must not unwatched go,” (ACT 3I 189).

- This quote stated by king Claudius meant that Hamlet had to be under supervision at all times;he believed that it was insanity.

This is what Michael Jackson´s life was like whenever he was under the spotlight. He had many spectators, looking for the good or bad things he did.

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"Oh, what a noble mind is here o'erthrown!—

The courtier’s, soldier’s, scholar’s, eye, tongue, sword,

Th' expectancy and rose of the fair state,

The glass of fashion and the mould of form,

Th' observed of all observers, quite, quite down!" (ACT 3 Scene 1 page 7 , lines 150-155, Ophelia).

I believe that his quote really shows who Hamlet truly is, and how people used to see them. I also believe that it is a really important quote because it comes from Ophelia, someone who seems to know everything about him. And to see her express this way about Hamlet has a really big impact on how he has changed from the start of the play, all the way towards the end.

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-  Hamlet says in ACT III scene 2 what he is wishing to accomplish with the play, “which I have told thee of my father’s death. I prithee, when thou seest that act afoot, even with the very comment of thy soul observe mine uncle. If his occulted guilt do not itself unkennel in one speech…” (Act 3II 72-76).

-“madness in great ones 'must not unwatched go,” (ACT 3I 189). Meaning that Hamlet must be under supervision at all times, he believed that it was insanity.

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Michael Jackson Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit 

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Michael Jackson Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit 

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Michael Jackson ran a sophisticated operation to procure children for sexual abuse, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. An Australian-born man, who alleges the late singer abused him as a child, shared new details about Jackson's alleged dark past.

Although Michael Jackson passed away more than seven years ago, sexual abuse claims are still raging on. Just recently, Wade Robson, who has previously been one of the singer's most dedicated fans, has filed a claim against Jackson's estate, alleging that the late singer, who died in 2009 aged 50-years-old, sexually abused him as a child.

Michael Jackson Accuser Wade Robson Claims King of Pop Ran Sophisticated Child Sex Abuse... https://t.co/PBR3oxPzv8 pic.twitter.com/25yREqRRwN

- MJ Payne (@MJPayneAuthor) September 21, 2016

In his amended claim, Robson argues that Jackson-associated companies, MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures, had an ulterior motive even though they were established to create and distribute multimedia entertainment made by Michael Jackson.

Robson claims that the "thinly veiled, covert second purpose" of Michael Jackson's established firms was to operate as a child sexual abuse operation, which included locating, attracting, luring, and seducing the victims.

Robson claims he first met Michael Jackson in Australian at the age of five-years-old, after winning a dance competition organized by MJJ Productions. The award was to meet with Jackson himself as well as join his idol onstage to dance with him.

A second alleged victim claims Michael Jackson operated a child sex syndicate https://t.co/DiEeAXXHiA pic.twitter.com/Gnh7sv4AK6

- New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) September 21, 2016

Even though any Michael Jackson fan would surely be on cloud nine to meet and greet their idol and even perform alongside him onstage, Robson says it was the beginning of a nightmare that adversely affected his mental health and ended his promising career as a dancer and choreographer.

Robson's lawyers claim that those meet and greets were "purposely orchestrated as a sexual grooming mechanism" to lure minor sexual abuse victims for Michael Jackson, who made headlines as an alleged child sexual abuser numerous times during his life.

Robson first filed the lawsuit accusing the two companies of luring sexual abuse children for Michael Jackson in 2013. But two years later, the lawsuit was rejected because such claims must be made within three years of the death of the defendant. Jackson died on June 25, 2009.

However, the claims against Michael Jackson's businesses are still proceeding, according to E! Online. The amended claim was lodged by a legal firm that deals with sexual abuse cases, in July this year.

What's especially astonishing about Robson's claims is that he once was a dedicated fan of Michael Jackson and testified in courts in 1993 and 2005, claiming that he was not sexually abused by the singer, who was then alive.

Wade Robson & family defends Michael Jackson in 1993 https://t.co/gI6tkcJvoD via @YouTube lol he looks like a lil stan b4 stan was a thing

- Ms Leo (@headlesseyes) September 26, 2016

In 2005, Michael Jackson was charged with child molestation, with Robson attached to the case as a witness for the defense. However, following his two serious nervous breakdowns in less than a year, Robson underwent a course of insight-oriented psychotherapy, which prompted him to speak up about the late singer sexually abusing him.

The claim states that after the psychotherapy, Robson "gradually came to understand and admit" that he was sexually abused as a child by Michael Jackson and that this experience caused "psychological injury, illness, and damage."

Robson experienced his first breakdown in April, 2011, two years after Michael Jackson's death, while the second came in March, 2012. These breakdowns resulted in him turning down "many prestigious and lucrative job offers, such as directing the opening number for the Academy Awards," the claim reads.

The complaint also states that Robson is no longer able to work as a result of the breakdowns that were caused by Michael Jackson allegedly sexually abusing him as a child. Robson is now said to be associated the entertainment industry with "psychological injury, illness, and damage."

However, it has since come to light that Robson recently directed a music video for singer Blake McGrath by a post on McGrath's own Instagram account.

According to Robson, Michael Jackson allegedly began abusing him when he was 7-years-old in California in February, 1990.

[Featured Image by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images]

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New Michael Jackson Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit Claims 'MJJ' Brand Companies Seduced Child Victims

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Michael Jackson ran a sophisticated operation to procure children for sexual abuse, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. An Australian-born man, who alleges the late singer abused him as a child, shared new details about Jackson's alleged dark past. Although Michael Jackson passed away more than seven years ago, sexual abuse claims are still raging on.

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Amenable: (adj.) willing to follow advice or authority, tractable, submissive; responsive; liable to be held responsible.

Serene: (adj) calm and peaceful

Fractious: (adj.) tending to be troublesome; unruly, quarrelsome, contrary; unpredictable.

Incorrigible: (adj) not able to be corrected; beyond control.

Medley: n. a mixture of things not usually placed together.

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¨The King of Pop¨ was the title the amenable Michael Jackson was known for when he reached fame. Unfortunately his death was an event that really impacted the music industry. His death was first ¨unknown," but later on forensic studies showed that it was a homicide. Taking this into consideration, this can be related to the play Hamlet, specially with the main character, Prince Hamlet. They both share certain traits and handle situations similarly. First of all, they both put on shows for an audience. Just like Michael performed in front of others, Hamlet did too. In the play, Hamlet put on a show for king Claudius, but he had a reason for doing it. Hamlet says in ACT III scene 2 what he is wishing to accomplish with the play, “which I have told thee of my father’s death. I prithee, when thou seest that act afoot, even with the very comment of thy soul observe mine uncle. If his occulted guilt do not itself unkennel in one speech…” (Act 3II 72-76). He is planning on finding out who truly killed his father, and who caused so much damage in his life. Just like Michael they both shared a life filled with sadness. Moreover; Hamlet was accused many times of being mentally unstable, this occurred because of the medleys that used to baffle everyone. Because of this, his uncle Claudius kept on checking his behavior at all times, “madness in great ones 'must not unwatched go,” (ACT 3I 189). Meaning that Hamlet must be under supervision at all times, he believed that it was insanity. Insanity is something that both, Jackson and Hamlet shared; they were no longer seen as the serene persons they once were. As Jackson became more famous, it seemed that he didn’t have happiness in his life, making the media portrait him to the world as a fractious person. Just like Hamlet, he also tried to show his family and the rest of the his spectators that he was still the same person. Although they both kept on pushing themselves just to show people how mistaken they were, incorrigible decisions were made. Their final decisions only demonstrated how their sadness and their problems finally took over,  making them commit suicide. They both died of something that the world can’t cure, depression.

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Prince died from an overdose of fentanyl, a painkiller that is 50 times more powerful than heroin, according to an Inquisitr article. Apparently, the legendary singer had been suffering from extreme as well as chronic hip and knee pain, obviously from years of performing on stage. In order to cope with the rigors of musician work, Prince was said to habitually resort to taking fentanyl, even though the drug is only supposed to be used for cancer patients or those who just underwent surgery.

It also appears that Prince took to the fentanyl medication on his own. So far, no doctor has come forward to admit prescribing such extreme medication for the "Purple Rain" singer. Unlike Prince's situation, Michael Jackson, equally another phenomenal pop sensation, had a scapegoat for taking another version of a painkiller known as Propofol.

This drug took the life of the "Billy Jean" singer in 2009. According to BBC, " Michael Jackson's physician, Doctor Conrad Murray, has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a jury in Los Angeles."

It seems that although Dr. Murray felt that he was helping Michael Jackson by giving the performer the medication, the physician had neglected to consider that Propofol is only supposed to be administered in a medical clinic or a hospital for patients who are undergoing surgery or experiencing trauma.

At the same time, Dr. Murray was prescribing the medication on Jackson as a substitute for sleeping pills, as the performer often had difficulty sleeping as a result of his constant body pain. Although Jackson begged to be administered the medication as ordinary sleeping pills no longer worked on him, his doctor was still found to be guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

In short, Dr. Murray should have known better. As a physician, he knew the protocols behind the administration of Propofol, which was an experimental drug at that time. Prince should have also known better.

Obviously, the "Purple Rain" singer didn't want to go down so to speak, in the same manner as his bitter rival, Michael Jackson did. After all, Prince had a registered a lifelong hatred if not disdain for the "Thriller" singer. Unfortunately, Prince would inadvertently follow Jackson's example.

Judging from the intensity of their heated rivalry, Michael Jackson, and Prince could be having a rumble in heaven at this very moment. Hopefully, something could be done to prevent other people from going the same route or ending up as a copycat, a word that Prince would have loved to use on Michael Jackson. Ironically, by having essentially the same cause of death, Prince could well be the true copycat instead of Michael.

The bottom line is, what safeguards could be put in place in order to prevent yet another copycat advertently or inadvertently? Both Michael Jackson and Prince have been taken from humanity way too prematurely. Although Prince was kind enough to leave behind a treasure trove of unreleased music compositions that would take mankind years to fully exploit according to Aux, it would have been a lot better if he never left us just yet.

Prince has always had a strong disdain for mediocrity. Yet what is it with brilliant minds that they wittingly or unwittingly become or are self-destructive? For some strange reason, they don't seem to last as long as mediocre people. Indeed, people like Prince or Michael Jackson tend to burn their candle much too quickly.

Both Prince and Michael Jackson were also in the thick of preparations for their respective music concerts when they perished. As they both devoted themselves to the cause of entertaining audiences in the best manner possible, the two artists would underestimate the toll that a dangerously potent painkiller could take on an exhausted body.

[Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images]

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Prince died from an overdose of fentanyl, a painkiller that is 50 times more powerful than heroin, according to an Inquisitr article. Apparently, the legendary singer had been suffering from extreme as well as chronic hip and knee pain, obviously from years of performing on stage.

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Virtuoso: (n.) a brilliant performer; a person with masterly skill or technique; (adj.) masterly or brilliant.

Elusive: (adj.) difficult to catch or to hold; hard to explain or understand.

Condemn: denounce, criticize, judge against.

Rancorous: (adj) bitter, hateful

Toxic: (adj.) poisonous

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"If it Bleeds, it Leads" Article´s main focus. 

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"If it Bleeds, it Leads" Article´s main focus. 

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The articles teaches us that:
- News is a money making industry. The more shocking and dirty the news are, better ratings they will have.
-Easy to comprehend.
-The viewer or reader will have more things to say about the news.
-Cheap to cover.

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Hamartia: Not sinful or morally weak; a mistake or error. Not knowing enough.
Tragic Flaw: Character leads to his downfall and often the hero of the literary piece. Lack of self-knowledge.
Revenge Tragedy: Revenge for a real or imagined injury. Protagonists plight for revenge.
Mimesis: Tragedy imitating life.
Anagnorsis: A charge from ignorance to knowledge, producing love or hate between the persons destined for good or bad fortune.
Peripeteia: When a character produces an effect opposite to that which he intended to produce.

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Tragic Hero is a person that err without intention of moral wrongdoing, but is still punished as having such.

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Over the years, media has shown us that tragic heroes are everywhere. The media is in charge of letting the world know who these tragic heroes are and portrait them in a certain type of way. This is how celebrities exists today, Michael Jackson being one them. ¨The Prince of Pop¨ as the media named him, achieved unimaginable success early in his life; everyone knew he had an unstoppable future as a virtuoso. Unfortunately, the moment he stepped into the spotlight, he was condemned into being criticized by the whole world, meaning they were paying attention at his every move. In addition to this, having such a dark past and experiencing rancorous events during his childhood only gave him a hard time trying to discover who he truly was. He was considered both the most public and the most elusive figure in his industry. Regrettably, Jackson made many poor choices during his career, one of them being the molestation of children. The public’s view on his image changed completely after finding out of this incident and realizing that he had a toxic character. Unluckily, his fame, wealth and power were the cause of his downfall, turning him into a tragic hero, only making the media reveal his tragic flaws and showing his peripeteia.

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1. Michael Jackson has dominated the whole world as ¨The King of Pop¨, in the music industry.
2. He grew up confused about his true identity. He was never satisfied with the way he was and tried to use his wealth to change this.
3. Made many poor decisions throughout his career because he now felt powerful.

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Why is the application of Tragic Elements so widely used in news headlines today?

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Why is the application of Tragic Elements so widely used in news headlines today?

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1. Catches the public´s eye easily, and increases the viewers.
2. Tries to persuade society into believing how the world truly is according to what they cover.
3. Demonstrates people's tragic flaws and how it affects society.

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Modern Tragic Hero
1958-2009