"Magnificent Obsession" was written by Cintra Wilson because of her great annoyance of people who are obsessed with celebrities and fame. Wilson shows great annoyance for these people who are so willing to throw away the most valuable things in their lives, just to become famous or to meet a celebrity. In Wilson's view, fame is an addiction, an uncontrollable epic that gives "Constant slobbering attention. Obscene wealth, and armies of anonymous worshipers so hypnotized that they would saw off their own fingers just to be smiled at." .
What exactly is fame? And who does it come from? Talent? "Talent is not the reason for fame anymore to achieve fame one must furiously lie, cheat and steal your way in to (fame)." Wilson shows that the fame these "anonymous worshipers" seek is nothing more than a blindfold being placed over their eyes, shielding them from lies. But no wonder why these people want to be famous. "We treat our celebrities like we would treat the royal family." To be immortalized. Millions of arms reaching out for you. Never to be lonely. So what is the big deal with fantasying about fame? For some people, all they do is obsess over fame, "causing them to act like driveling serfs, despite the value of their individual lives." When this addiction becomes an unhealthy one, that's when people need to reevaluate their lives. This is what Wilson is trying to tell people .
about, the many years and money wasted away on the pursuit of fame, is all for nothing. People need to stop worshipping celebrities and realize the value their own lives hold. .
Wilson's language is one technique she uses to help establish an awareness of universal truth. The article has angry, sarcastic tone, but is presented with an educated, non academic, language. She uses slang terms, and common dialect. This helps all types of readers be able to follow her article with little chance of losing interest, and becoming confused.
"Magnificent Obsession" was written by Cintra Wilson because of her great annoyance of people who are obsessed with celebrities and fame. Wilson shows great annoyance for these people who are so willing to throw away the most valuable things in their lives, just to become famous or to meet a celebri...