the media to his advantage. Jackson organizes numerous publicity stunts and even contacts the press whenever he will be present at certain events. Through this, he makes use the press to form his image. Although his tactics do not always succeed, it still draws the attention of the media and the general public. As long as there is a story that people would buy, the press will always be with him.As one rises, others will try to put him down, and sometimes, in ones attempt to be more inconspicuous, the more noticeable he becomes. Michael Jacksons change of skin color and cosmetic surgery has drawn worldwide attention and has puzzled many. There are also issues and questioning his sexuality and identity that still remain unanswered. In August 1993, Michael Jackson was accused of child abuse, but the case was dismissed due to the lack of evidence. Two years later Jackson married Elvis Presleys daughter, Lisa Marie. They were divorced twenty months later. In 1996, Michael Jackson married Debbie Rowe, his dermatologists assistant. Rowe gave birth to Prince, their first son, are already expecting a second child on the way. Some wonder if the child is really Jacksons and question the validity of the marriage. These are just a few of the factors that contribute to his infamy. The rest is trivial. Others feel that he is an artist lost in his fame and fortune, and is attempting to be everything that he is not. "Michael is like an elephant getting into a car. The more he tries to fit in, the more attention he gets." (Corliss 1993, 66)Going through Michael Jacksons art can be a tough job. It is sometimes very challenging to draw the essence out of the trivia. In addition, one cannot be truly objective in studying something that is very different from the rest. It is rewarding to do so, because one gets a glimpse into one of the most creative minds of this century. In doing this, one might uncover the mystery that all geniuses have.His music has been...
