Appearance Essay

A basic human tendency when meeting new people is to automatically assume many things about them just based on their physical appearance. People don’t often consider the fact that a person’s exterior doesn’t have any correlation with their interior. Many people struggle to overcome or ignore this bad habit, for it can lead to the downfall of what might have possibly been a great relationship. In the film, The Outsiders, this concept of judging someone by their appearance, seems to be popular and a very important part of the plot. It can even tie in on the factors on who was cast solely by appearance and physical features. In the film, two gangs are introduced, the Socs and the Greasers. The groups have two very specific looks and carry a great deal of pride with them. The Socs are the typical privileged, rich and educated kids who are known for their preppy appearances and fancy cars. Meanwhile, the Greasers are the lower-class rascals, who are known for their long, silky, greased hair. Hinton uses these stereotypes, regarding appearances, and the consequences of those assumptions to reveal to the readers that appearances don't relate to personalities. In the film, we become familiar with the character Sherri, better known as Cherry. Cherry is…

The world appearance isn't what we should judge on, but rather the truth of the reality what we seek. Appearance and reality are very different things among us.As Shakespeare express this relevantly throughout the play “Othello” of how appearance can be very deceiving and how it create conflict that will eventually leading a person to their own demise in the end, rather than looking at the reality point of view . Iago took advantage over his appearance create false illusions to manipulate…

Appearance vs Reality is the distinction between the judgemental truth and the factual truth. To hide the reality, the world manifests more than one aspect of the circumstance. And, often reveals the matter that can satisfy or benefit oneself. Also, in order to conceal the earnest intention, one’s demeanor contradicts with the truth. Similarly, in Macbeth, the witches act duplicitous and decides Macbeth’s fate, to become king but for a limited time. The fate motivates Macbeth to become king and…

Appearance Vs Reality People have assumed false identities in the interest of their own personal gain for years. Often times blinded by their greed and self assuredness they act brashly and make mistakes; This leads to others discovering their true intentions as well as a bevy of consequences for their wrong doings. In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth written in 1606, the theme of appearance versus reality is most present when examining Lady Macbeth. Through the reveal of her her true intentions in…

According to Ted Polhemus in “Appearance Equals Identity” the way that appearance is perceived determines a social tactic in which we choose to approach a person. Polhemus observed that giving verbal labels has not worked in the past. Physical appearances were once an easy way to identify a person, but now a slight distinction in one's appearance is enough to identify someone. That has not worked because of a large variety of differences that people face. While appearances provide a sense of…

If you’re pretty and attractive, please apply! Many employers in the United States, such as Hooters and Channel, hire based on appearance (Rhode "Hooters"). This is a major problem because many employers are hiring based on what a potential employee looks like rather than their abilities. There are numerous laws to prevent other types of discrimination. For example, there are laws to protect discrimination against sex, age, or religion; however, there is no law against appearance. Although many…

The video was all about an experiment on how appearance affects the society. A little girl named Anona was the subject for this social experiment. In the first try, Anona was dressed nicely and was approached by people, wanting to help her. Aside from putting on decent clothes, she changed into another attire that made her face and clothes full of filth. She wandered around, noticing if some person would help her but no one even showed concern nor come near her. The same scenarios were conducted…

How does the Appearance Culture Affect Children? Introduction The problem which I have chosen to approach is the appearance of the witch hunt among young boys and girls which appear at an early age. I will try to demonstrate research in the background as well as how it may turn out for these young individuals in society today. I will also try to highlight the different angles that show how adults could relate to the problem we see today where many young people are badly affected. Also, give you…

Humans have been proven that they start to judge others based on appearance from infancy. Judging others based upon their appearance before getting to know them is quite common among society. Many people have probably judged right away on someone’s appearance without intending to do so. Not only is there examples of judging at first sight in modern society, but in Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein as well. Choosing appearance over character causes a misfortune and is a pain to the characters in…

Attraction by appearance, the ability to capture the eye through some detail or aspect of a photograph, cover page, or newsletter, along with how the content of a product will interest or captivate an audience, these are major factors that all media and product producing outlets must consider during their day to day operations. The question of how will my product attract and maintain a consumer base is central to any for profit organization; it is the driver that determines the what and the how…