hello and welcome to my analysis of seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner the video might serve as a starting point for your own ideas or help to revise the things you talked about in class either way if you consider the video helpful you might also consider leaving a like And subscribe to my channel so let's start off with a brief summary seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner is a play by British playwright Jasmine Lee Jones published in 2019 the play tells the story of two young black women Cleo and Cara who are dealing with issues of identity representation and appropriation in a world where social media and celebrities dominate the players divided into seven scenes each representing a different method of killing Kylie Jenner a famous American reality TV star and social media influencer through the scenes Lee Jones explores the complex relationship between black women and mainstream media as well as the way in which social media are a tool for empowerment and source of Oppression the play opens with Cleo and Cara discussing Kylie Jenner's latest Instagram post in which she has posted a photo of herself with her hair styled in cornrows a traditional African hairstyle [Music] this sets off a discussion about cultural appropriation and the ways in which black women's bodies and culture are often appropriated by white people throughout the play Cleo and Cara grapple with their own identities and the ways in which they are perceived by others Cleo who is a struggling actress is frustrated by the lack of roles available to black women in the entertainment industry and the way in which black women are often reduced to stereotypical roles Cara on the other hand is a university student who is studying black feminism and is passionate about raising awareness of the issues faced by black women as the play progresses the scenes become more intense and surreal with Cleo and Kara exploring increasingly violent methods of killing Kylie Jenner these scenes serve as a metaphor for the ways in which black women are often forced to resort to Extreme Measures in order to be heard and seen in a society that ignores them despite its dark subject matter seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner is a deeply funny and poignant play full of sharp wit and incisive commentary on contemporary culture [Music] Lee Jones's writing is both poetic and raw capturing the complex emotions and experiences of black women in a way that is both Universal and deeply personal foreign the structure of the play is innovative and allows Lee Jones to explore a wide range of themes and ideas the first scene sets up the conflict of the play with Cleo and Cara discussing Kylie Jenner's latest post in which she has posted a photo with her hair styled in a traditional African style [Music] this sets off a discussion about cultural appropriation and the ways in which black women's bodies and culture are often appropriated by white people laughs the subsequent scenes explore different aspects of this theme with Cleo and Cara exploring increasingly violent methods of killing Kylie Jenner this can be seen as a metaphor for the ways in which black women are often forced to resort to Extreme Measures in order to be heard and seen in a society that ignores them thank you each of the seven scenes is self-contained with its own unique setting tone and atmosphere [Music] this allows Lee Jones to explore a wide range of themes and ideas and to experiment with different narrative Styles and techniques for example the third scene takes the form of a monologue delivered by Cleo in which he describes her experiences of racism and discrimination in the entertainment industry everything the fifth scene on the other hand is a surreal and dreamlike sequence in which Cleo and Kara dance and sing while wearing inflatable unicorn costumes despite the varied nature of the scenes there is a strong sense of continuity and coherence throughout the play foreign Builds on the one before it and the character's actions and motivations are consistent throughout additionally there are recurring motifs and themes that run throughout the play such as the idea of cultural appropriation and the use of violence as a means of expression this structure combined with Lee Jones's sharp writing and incisive commentary make seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner a powerful and important work of contemporary theater [Music] let's now have a closer look at the main characters Cleo is one of the protagonists in seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner [Music] she is a struggling actress who is frustrated by the lack of opportunities available to black women in the entertainment industry Cleo is passionate and outspoken often speaking her mind even if it means offending others [Music] she is also fiercely loyal to her friend Cara and is always looking out for her Mio is a complex character who is struggling to find her place in the world [Music] she is often angry and frustrated and feels that she is constantly fighting against a system that is stacked against her however she also has moments of vulnerability and tenderness particularly when she is talking about her family and her upbringing foreign clear becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of killing Kylie Jenner seeing her as a symbol of the cultural appropriation and Erasure that black women face this obsession is both frightening and cathartic for Cleo allowing her to express her anger and frustration in a way that she cannot in her everyday life Kara is the other protagonist in seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner she is a university student who is studying black feminism and is passionate about raising awareness of the issues faced by black women Kara is more reserved than Cleo often playing the role of the level-headed voice of reason Kara is also deeply committed to her academic work and spends a lot of time reading and researching foreign about the issues faced by black women and is able to articulate her ideas in a clear and concise way however Cara is also struggling with her own identity and feels that she is not black enough to truly belong in the black community this insecurity is exacerbated by the fact that she is dating a white man and she worries that this makes her traitor to her race [Music] despite their differences Cleo and Cara have a deep bond and are able to support each other through their struggles [Music] laughs together they are able to confront the systemic inequalities that underpin our culture and to work towards a more just and Equitable future seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner is a provocative and thought-provoking play by Jasmine Lee Jones that tackles important themes of race social media and power dynamics let's check this out racism and the media the first scene of the play introduces the audience to Cleo a young black woman who is frustrated with the media's portrayal of Kylie Jenner as a self-made billionaire oh Cleo argues that the media perpetuates a racist narrative that undermines the accomplishments of people of color this theme is further explored throughout the play as Cleo confronts the ways in which the media has historically excluded black women from conversations about beauty and success foreign social media and mental health the second scene of the play focuses on the toxic effects of social media on Mental Health Cleo and her best friend Cara discuss the ways in which social media platforms like Instagram can exacerbate insecurities and contribute to feelings of worthlessness this theme is especially relevant in today's digital age where social media is ubiquitous and can have a profound impact on our sense of self-worth cultural appropriation in the third scene of the play Cleo and Cara discuss Kylie Jenner's history of appropriating Black Culture they argue that Jenna's use of black culture is exploitative and erases the contributions of black people to popular culture this theme is important as it highlights the ways in which people of color are often erased from mainstream narratives and exploited for their cultural contributions [Music] black feminism the fourth scene of the play explores the concept of black feminism and its role in challenging patriarchal power structures [Music] Cleo argues that black women are often marginalized in feminist discourse and that their experiences of Oppression are unique and require a specific approach to dismantling systemic oppression this theme is important as it highlights the importance of intersectional feminism in challenging systems of power and privilege foreign in the final scene of the play Cleo imagined seven different ways to kill Kylie Jenner each reflecting a different form of resistance to systemic oppression steam is important as it highlights the ways in which violence and resistance can be used as a means of challenging oppressive systems and fighting for justice seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner uses a wide range of stylistic devices here is a detailed analysis of some of the key stylistic devices used in the play non-linear structure the player structured in a non-linear way with scenes jumping back and forth in time and space creating a sense of disorientation and challenging the audience's expectations use of social media social media is a central theme of the play and the playwright uses social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram to communicate the characters thoughts and feelings use of monologues the play is structured around a series of monologues that allow the characters to express their thoughts and feelings in a direct and intimate way this creates a sense of intimacy between the characters and the audience and allows the audience to understand the character's motivations and perspectives use of metaphors metaphors are used to explore complex themes the seven methods of killing Kylie can be seen as a metaphor for the different ways in which society seeks to silence people of color music and sound the play uses Music and Sound to create a powerful and immersive experience for the audience music and sound the play uses Music and Sound to create a powerful and immersive experience for the audience seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner is innovative and effective creating a powerful experience everything contributes to the play's Unique Style and makes it a compelling piece of theater well that's about it thank you for the attention if you liked the video follow my channel for more information or visit my website just click on the link in the description see you foreign