Star Theory and Analysis of how a star is constructed

Richard Dyer thought up the concept of 'Star', he thought of a variety of subgenres which linked to the actual concept of creating and adapting what we know as a 'star'.

A star is a real person - The star depends on a sense of the stars qualities and talents, it also relies on the fact that they have a life alike others, the everyday living similar to us 'normal' people, they can communicate with people just like us. They could potentially be parts of our lives and how when they die, we feel the loss as if we knew them as a real person; for example the loss of Micheal Jackson.


A star is a public performer of roles - Encounter with a star is the roles they have the roles, their bodies, their characteristic features such as voice, look, gesture. Through their roles we can associate them with particular attiduedes and ideology - Iconically Marilyn Monroe and her dress and bodily features.

A star is a persona - The merging of a real person and the roles they play in life, particularly where the star takes on the sae type of role regularly. This role and figure is constructed by fans, publicists and media, or all combines. Their persona may represent significant elements of the real person but it isnt necessary.

 A star is an image - They can become a significant cultural, sign or figure in life, they create popular concentration of qualities admired by the mass audience, but most often these link to the gender and sexuality. The star may represent a particular image or model they wish to be noticed and recognized by; these stars may turn into objects of desire or embody values and respect which are fashionable or personal. This image can shift over time, but it can portray different things and meanings in different roles of society. A great example of the star image and the portrayal is Lady Gaga.



Analysis of how a star is constructed
I do agree, that the theory and approach of the 'Star' is valid, I am a strong believer in the artist being a 'normal' connotated human, they have an everyday life. I like to believe in the idea that the reason they are created is through their personal drive and ambition combined with talent and luck. I believe Richard Dyers approach is correct, but similarly think that the ovbious has been pointed out, and there are so many more elements involved with a star that is involved with the construction of the star.