Uglies essays
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In the novel Uglies by Scott Westerfield, the author skillfully utilizes characterization to make his characters believable. Characterization is when the writer reveals the personality of a character. Direct characterization is when the author directly states the character trait. The protagonist or main character in Uglies is Tally Youngblood. The author states,”…Worse, she was ugly, but she hoped Peris wouldn’t see her that way…” In this quote, Tally is described as ‘ugly’ because she has not undergone the surgery that...
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Beauty is a word that can't be defined. Everyone is beautiful in their own unique way. Whether you are tall, short, skinny or over-weight, the beauty of a person will always come from within. Just like everyone has their talents, everyone has their own beauty. Never let anyone define who you are because intelligence is always beautiful. In the book the Uglies, Westerfield portrays a message that Inner beauty is the most beautifullest thing of all, but Tally Youngblood lives...
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“Is it not good to make a society full of beautiful people”. In the public eye most imperfections are often seen as ugly by societal standards. Many people feel the need to alter their bodies because they think it will automatically make them happier and fix all their problems. What people don’t understand is that, they don’t have to be physically flawless to be beautiful. A person’s mind and heart can make them a beautiful person. Society focuses so much...
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