Tag: Esi Aboagye
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The Wane of Monoculture and The Desire to be Known
by Esi Aboagye I’ve always been struck by this quote from All About Eve (1950). It’s said by Eve Harrington, an ingénue desperate for stardom. She plots and schemes throughout the film to take over the fans of a declining star. This desire for adoration propels her throughout the narrative and is her major character flaw. It’s an acclaimed…
