The narrator is so captivated by Barbie that she pays special attention to every detail about each doll outfit, “Mine, ‘solo in the Spotlight,’ evening elegance in black glitter strapless gown with a puffy skirt at the bottom like a mermaid tail, formal-length gloves, pink-chiffon scarf, and mike included,” (Cisneros 1). In her own mind, Barbie is the narrator’s vision of a perfect girl: one who has a petite figure, expensive clothes, lots of friends and is always the center of attention. Coming from a middle class family, Barbie’s lifestyle is not realistic for the narrator, so she immerses herself into studying each aspect of her beloved doll’s clothes because she fully appreciates what Barbie means to her and uses the doll as a distraction from her own insecurities. Furthermore, Barbie symbolizes how the narrator has an increased sense of self-worth when talking about her because she is insecure about her own appearance and does not believe she is as beautiful as Barbie is. In addition to being insecure about her appearance, the narrator is insecure about how society perceives her, “The other, ‘Sweet Dreams,’ dreamy pink-and-white plaid nightgown and matching robe, lace-trimmed slippers, hairbrush and hand-mirror included.…
