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This 3 page essay analyzes James Tiptree's short story "The Girl Who Was Plugged In," which offers a cynical futuristic scenario that can be interpreted as a devastating social critique of advertising and contemporary social values which idolize celebrity. Only the original source is cited.
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listed below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates. Tiptrees "Girl Who Was Plugged In" Research Compiled
By - April, 2012 properly! James Tiptrees use of cynicism in "The
Girl Who Was Plugged In" provides the author with the means to create a biting critique of contemporary societal values. This thematic thrust is multifaceted as it not only addresses
the amoral stance of futuristic advertising, but also the societal idealization and idolization of celebrity, youth and beauty. Analysis of Tiptrees narrative indicates that its main thesis portrays genuine human
reactions as being lost within a complex of technological innovations that interfere with genuine interpersonal contact. Early on in the narrative, the cynical narrator points out that there is
no advertising in the city of the future, but the reason for this does not become clear until the purpose of her job as a "Remote" is explained to P.
Burke. Initially, Burke is shocked by Mr. Cantles mention of advertising, as she thinks, "Hes talking dirty" (Tiptree, n.d.). While her jobs advertising purpose is rationalized to P. Burke in
terms of aiding the people who developed and manufacture products, the cynicism and amorality of Mr. Cantle is evident in patronizing attitude toward Burke, and his actual attitude towards her,
which is evident when he wonders, "...what gutters do they drag for these Remotes?" (Tiptree, n.d.). Furthermore, the amorality of advertising is evident in the way that utter secrecy is
stressed. Interwoven with its critique of advertising is the way in which Tiptree presents the societal fascination with celebrities, equating as being equivalent to the worship of "gods." P.
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