Lady Gaga Thesis Statement

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Colvin's thesis statement states that while some may argue that Lady Gaga is known for her elaborate costumes, some might also argue the costumes may be a little gimmicky. Lady Gaga’s persona has undoubtedly become a pop culture icon many millennials know today. When asked, I believe many millennials can name some of Lady Gaga’s most popular songs and the outfits that coincide with the music video. Colvin considers Gaga wants or needs to remain in the character’s that she creates because in some ways it has become who she is. "I write songs thinking about what costume she will be matching the song with." (348) By Gaga creating all the different characters of her life she is expressing herself in a multi- media format. Lady Gaga has overcome

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