Imelda: A Reaction Paper

                One of the global icons of power, beauty, wealth and femininity – Imelda Marcos has had this image before she was even married to President Ferdinand Marcos and even after he passed away. Following the steps of her late husband, she has continued to serve the country and the Filipinos. Their blood truly produced a line of politicians.

                After watching the documentary on Imelda Marcos, I’ve judged Imelda Marcos whom I have not personally known and arrived on the hasty generalization that she truly is influential but with an elitist and a conceited side too. I heard her say the word beauty many times in the whole documentary and there had been instances also when she talked about not being able to withstand garbage and dirt.

                What fascinated me while watching the documentary was the subliminal messages of the producer. Watching the first part of the video, you can perceive the praises and flattery given to Mrs. Imelda Marcos but as the film progressed, you could watch insights from people too judging Mrs. Imelda Marcos. There had also been a part where an alternating series of frames consisting of her luxurious collection of dresses and shoes; and the poverty-stricken parts of the Philippines were seen.

                She is strong, powerful, brilliant, talented even and a fashionista. But criticisms also followed her name after the historical fraudulent elections which affected badly the name of the Marcoses. Despite all this, the Marcos clan remained firm on their roots and continued their service to the country even after all the incidents.

                Many have loved them, but we cannot also deny the fact that many have also hated them. It takes so much for one to be as influential as they are especially like Mrs. Imelda Marcos and until many know them, their contribution will always be marked in the Philippine history.