Katharine Hepburn

Chase 1
I. Introduction
During a time when no women dared to be different, Katharine Hepburn proved that it was possible. Hepburn was a very beautiful, talented actress, who was best known for her on-screen and off-screen independence (“Ware” 3). She won the hearts of so many people with her sparkling personality that shined a message of independence on everyone that knew her, or of her. She won many different awards for doing just that. Her legendary movies and her extraordinary personality will never be forgotten. Katharine Hepburn had a beautiful, but sharp looking image, an independent personality, and extreme talent that out-shinned every other actor around her. With that being said she is more than eligible to be recommended into the Rebel Hall of Fame.

II. Biographical Information
The early 1900’s were so different up until May 12, 1907. This is the day the world was forever changed, and a new legacy was born. That legacy was Katharine Hepburn. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and was the second of 6 children. Her parents, Thomas Norval Hepburn and her mother Katharine Hepburn were both strong advocates of birth control (“Ware” 5). Her family was very wealthy and her household prized athleticism, individuality, and strong opinions. Growing up in a household like this just made Hepburn more independent as she grew older and got more involved in acting. Hepburn was very close to her older brother Tom, but on a trip to New York in 1921, 16-year-old Tom was found dead in the house of a family friend (Gwinn 4). This took a big toll on Hepburn and she became depressed, which caused her to have a lot of trouble in school; she was home schooled after that. This helped her deal with her brother’s sudden and un-expected death. She later went on to Oxford School located in West Hartford, CT. Hepburn was suspended for breaking curfew and smoking; which at that time was particularly not encouraged for women (“Corliss” 2). This just added on to her...