The tone used by the author is both complementary regarding Madonna's large fan base and critical regarding the continuing tendency of men to demolish all expression of the feminine self. Women have long been the shadow of their male counterparts and women have had enough, pop culture icons such as Madonna have taken on the role of spreading the values ​​and interests of women all over the world. “Previous divas were represented, or presented themselves as giving voice. to the anger and desire of silenced women” (209). Women have been silenced for centuries and these divas who speak out on stage take responsibility to not only speak for themselves but for all women. Women are so often afraid to have an opinion or a voice, but when Madonna came on the scene, women discovered a new confidence. Women wanted to be Madonna because they appreciated her ability to go out, say what they thought, and do what they wanted, "but wanting to be Madonna implies that Madonna motivates in these women the desire to be their own agents, to use their own means. body and voice” (209). This implies that women want to overcome the barriers that hindered them. Women now want their voices to be heard and