Category: Uglies

  • Uglies’: Scott Westerfelds Use of Characterization

    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,…

  • Uglies’: The Issue of Standard of Beauty

    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 dont understand is that,…

  • Uglies’: Definition of Beauty in the Novel

    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…