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Icons And Archetype Essay

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Icons and Archetypes

Dominic Aragona had been paid to protect the life of Harold Peterson, senate hopeful, but now the candidate was in the intensive care unit, clinging to life. In the waiting room, Dominic sat with Peterson's oldest son, Lyle, each of them slumped in their chairs and visibly shaken. While Lyle was not very large, lean and under six foot tall, the ex professional wrestler turned bodyguard was massive. Well over six feet with broad shoulders and muscles that looked like his suit wouldn't contain them, Dominic made an imposing figure. That was when he didn't have his face in his hands, ready to cry. “I'm sorry, Lyle,” Dom said, almost in a murmur. Lyle was staring at the floor. “You said that already.” The teenager sniffed, shifted in his seat and then looked at Dominic. “And I already told you …show more content…

There's something about celebrity status that kind of erases a person's social status and past history. The exception came with tell all books or shows like behind the music, where childhood friends of the star were interviewed. Pro wrestlers were a little different. For a guy like Dominic, a big guy who wasn't making a move from wrestler to actor, most people would not be interested in his story. They were missing the juicy stuff. Before his big break, he'd been the type to mix it up with anyone, unafraid of personal harm. Usually, he was the guy inflicting the harm of some wanna be tough guy. It was one such bar fight that had drawn the attention of an executive from the wrestling franchise who'd just been out to have a few drinks. Dom's size, demeanor and ability to throw guys around like rag dolls were the attributes the company was looking for. But the wrestling career was a dead end for him. Sure, the money was decent and it was fun to be recognized every once and awhile in public, however the rest was not fulfilling. The bodily harm, backbiting and poor treatment from management had gotten

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