The first thing that came up to my mind was
that the author is making an indirect criticism of the show by presenting a
picture where the candidates are putting a makeup. It seems like the author is
supporting the show by writing how great the show is. However, the flow of the
language in the article seems to suggest the similarity with the “American Idol.”
By using the image, the similarity seems to be exaggerated, where one may pose
a possible question like “why a candidate needs to dress up as if imam is like
an idol?”
You recognise a superficial and submerged "message" in this article that allows for a very interesting debate. Through implication, the author is drawing attention to what you perceive as an inappropriate similarity between this show and "American Idol". This is an interesting hook into an analysis of how the article operates on two levels. Challenging!
ReplyDeleteInteresting viewpoint! I certainly didn't see the article in the way you did. How would we define an "idol" though? The definition of an idol today seems different. It appears to be more of a person that we greatly admire instead of a figure we worship. Makes me ponder about the influence of the media in today's context.
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