Oj Simpson Archetype

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The United States justice system is corrupt. It has been and will be influenced by racial prejudice and biased toward the rich and famous. Orenthal “OJ” Simpson, born in poverty but raised to the status of an American hero, is the perfect example of this and of the archetype of the tragic hero. Simpson, once a beloved and celebrated sports star, experienced a fall from the limelight after his secret more sinister side was revealed in a transformative court case.
Although he came from a poverty-stricken family, Simpson was determined to rise above his past and make something of himself. Simpson won countless awards and trophies, and once his prolific professional sports career came to an end he starred in television shows and was a beloved

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