Talent vs. Appearance
How the media portrays Ariana Grande
Side-by-side comparison
Media A
Media A Analysis
The article explains why Ariana Grande was the perfect choice to play Glinda in Wicked. At first, director Jon M. Chu worried that her fame as a pop star would distract people from the character. However, Grande proved through her auditions that she had the talent to bring Glinda to life. She did a great job showing Glinda’s humor and personality while staying true to the original musical. One example of this was when she refused to change the song ‘Popular’ to sound more like her own pop music. This showed that she cared more about playing Glinda correctly than making the role fit her personal image. The article also shows how important casting is to a movie’s success. Overall, Grande’s performance proves that she can do more than sing pop music and that she was willing to put her own fame aside to respect the character and the musical.
Media B
Media B Analysis
In this image, it is clearly trying to highlight Grande’s slim figure. The picture accentuates her chest because it is in the center of the screen and her bones are extremely visible. This article is talking about how people are concerned for her health as she becomes extremely skinny. People are worried she is unhealthy, and this picture helps show why some people may think that. Also, because she is such a role model to younger girls, some people are concerned that her super skinny figure will set unrealistic standards for people who look up to her.
Media A & B Comparison
The two articles show how the media chooses to emphasize different things about Ariana Grande. The Collider article focuses on her talent, acting skills, and dedication to playing Glinda in Wicked. It shows how she put her own fame aside to stay true to the character and the original musical. In contrast, the New York Post article focuses on her appearance and thinness, raising concerns about body image and the influence celebrities have on young fans. This difference suggests that women are often judged by both their talents and how they look, while their appearance can sometimes receive more attention than their accomplishments. The articles show how gender affects the way women are portrayed in the media. Even though Grande has worked hard to build her career, people still focus on her body and appearance. Overall, the articles suggest that society needs to pay more attention to women’s abilities and achievements instead of placing so much importance on their physical appearance.