1. a Modern Day Tragic Hero
Janis Joplin
a Modern Day Tragic Hero
Stress and pressure to achieve openly makes her drug and alcohol abuse more obvious
1969- Performs most-recognized performance at Woodstock
1967- Joined the band Big Brother and became known for performance of “Ball and Chain”
Openly discusses stress of competing/ being compared to male artists in interview on September 30, 1970.
In San Francisco, she began her addiction to drugs
Became involved in music at the age of 6.
Died October 4, 1970 of heroin overdose
Began to rebel against the late 50’s style of fashion and stood out as promiscuous
January 1963 Dropped out of college in order to focus on a music career. She moved to San Francisco
Born January 19, 1943
1968- Left Big Brother to pursue solo career
Well known/ famed: Became a famous singer starting in 1967 when joining the Big Brother band.
Lack of responsibility for flaw: Begins addiction with drugs and alcohol and never works towards fixing addiction
Shortcoming that causes demise: Succumbing to stress and pressure of the “competition” in fame and increasing drug use
Ruin or suffering resulting from downfall: Dies from drug overdose
Moral lesson/ Catharsis: Those under pressure to succeed should never look to drugs for help.

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Janis Joplin Biography Article Website: Biography.com
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