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  1. The poem "[Lana Turner has collapsed!]" focuses on the influence of celebrity culture on modern day life and the gap between the popular perception of Hollywood celebrities and the truths of their lives, identities, and boundaries as real people. It also addresses how the public in general feels aboRead more

    The poem “[Lana Turner has collapsed!]” focuses on the influence of celebrity culture on modern day life and the gap between the popular perception of Hollywood celebrities and the truths of their lives, identities, and boundaries as real people. It also addresses how the public in general feels about these celebrities and the bonds that people often develop with the public personas of celebrities.

     

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  1. There is no set rhyme system or rhymed structure used in the poem. But the book does contain a few instances of half-rhymes.    Lana Turner Has Collapsed Summary

    There is no set rhyme system or rhymed structure used in the poem. But the book does contain a few instances of half-rhymes. 

     

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  1. In this poem, O'Hara explores topics including adoration, pop culture, celebrities, and modern lifestyle. The speaker thinks highly of Lana for drawing attention to herself and for doing so consistently. The majority of poets throughout history did not consider it worthwhile to write about celebrityRead more

    In this poem, O’Hara explores topics including adoration, pop culture, celebrities, and modern lifestyle. The speaker thinks highly of Lana for drawing attention to herself and for doing so consistently. The majority of poets throughout history did not consider it worthwhile to write about celebrity culture. Instead, they would decide to write about rulers, legendary characters, and artists.

     

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