Robbie Williams: "My main talent is turning trauma into something showbizzy"

Write an analytical essay (900-1200 words) in which you analyse and comment on Alexis Petridis’ article “Robbie Williams: ‘My main talent is turning trauma into something showbizzy’ ”.

Part of your essay must focus on how the journalist portrays Robbie Williams and on Williams’ attitude to show business.

Style of language and choice of words

The language used by Alexis Petridis in his “Robbie Williams: ‘My main talent is turning trauma into something showbizzy’ ” article is generally straightforward and clear but sometimes consists of more complex words or sentence structures.

The article is interesting because it provides a lot of information on Robbie Williams, contains multiple references, and readers can learn about the topics discussed from both the interviewer’s and the interviewee’s point of view.

The choice of words in the article reflects a mix of formal and informal styles. The informal style can be found mostly in Williams’ quoted lines, as they are part of a conversation between Williams and Petridis. Conversations are usually mostly informal unless they take place in a formal setting. Petridis’ thoughts are conveyed using more formal language, as is typical when writing articles.