Uglies

Over the years, many versions of Cinderella have been written, each one is unique in itself but, they share just enough characteristics with the original tale that they can still be called a Cinderella story. One of the key characteristics of a Cinderella story is that there is a stepmother and stepchild. But it is deeper than that, throughout the history of this story the stepmother is always shown as being cruel towards her stepchild. Not only will the nature of the stepmothers’ cruelty be…

A German poet by the name of Johann Wolfgang once said “Go to foreign countries and you will get to know the good things one possesses at home” by reading the Ugly American it seems like all the characters can relate. Americans were genuinely trying to better Sarkhan but the communist weren’t really accepting to foreigners who were trying to come in their native homes and change how things were being done. The Americans were said to be completely different when they joined a different countries…

Cinderella stood facing Fairy Godmother, the woman whom she’d trusted for a long time – the one who saved her over and over from a life lived with many upsets. But, why now was this loving woman sending her into the forest to develop her sexual skills? Cinderella had none and didn’t want them. Fairy Godmother said that she must be sexually experienced before going before the Prince. Fairy Godmother also whispered, “You must have a voracious appetite for pleasing the Prince. You will own him, and…

son a surprisingly faultless name. Disgraces’ only real friend was obviously someone in the same boat , another ill-named white blood cell named, “ugly poo,” this cell never made fun of Disgraces’ name because his stupid name was just as bad. The two of them had the worst and most well, disgraceful names in all of the immune system. The problem was Ugly Poo , is a lymphocyte cell, meaning that he mostly fought…

that someone can use to help relieve stressful emotions. Clay molding is one of those forms people can use their hands to make a piece of art that shows a person’s character. The process of making what is known as an ugly mug is a way of letting the creative side of a person flow. Ugly mugs showcase a variety of colors and designs. As a result, the mug can show what one is feeling while going through the molding process. There are many tools used when it comes to mug making. The tools that will…

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld is about a world where everybody is eager to turn 16. They all are so eager to turn 16 because when you get there, that's when you turn “Pretty”. The kids turn pretty from a surgery that they receive. The surgery is really intense, the surgeon's change everything about the person's appearance, they go as far as to rub all their skin off and let it grow back in perfect conditions. In their world, people are split up into three towns, Uglyville, New Pretty Town, and the…

than wit. Cosmetics companies don’t hire geniuses to capture the attention of the public. In Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies, beauty is seen as a necessity—and intelligence is cast aside. However, throughout the book, it becomes obvious that sometimes, cleverness is a greater asset than looks. As the scene of the story is being set, it becomes apparent that Tally is a rule-breaker among uglies. She skips classes, goes into forbidden areas, and, most importantly, ‘tricks’ the cities technology using…

Today, I learned that life can be cruel, and can take away anyone in a moment of time. Watching mothers’ life leave her eyes was the most heartbreaking experience ever. My 18th birthday is just a few days away and she was not able to live long enough to see me grow a little bit older. My father has left again he is in search of a new wife someone to take care of me. Hopefully she will be kind and caring. My mother knew one thing that will never change; I have more love and compassion in my…

Bride Dance Headline: A Bride Suddenly gets a Lot of Attention for What Happened on Her Wedding Day. In This Bizarre Twist, a Bridesmaid Shocks Everyone With Her Announcement. Summary: One bride has to forego a father-daughter dance with her terminally ill father, but a bridesmaid steps in to fill the gap. Introduction: One surprising moment on a bride's wedding day left the audience completely stunned. Most brides wait their whole live for the father-daughter dance at their wedding. In…

Most people have read or heard of the stories of Cinderella or saw a movie of the traditional princess story which always seems to have the same cliché “happily ever after ending.” In the poem “Cinderella,” written by Anne Sexton, she switches up the old-fashioned mythical story by adding in a touch of mockery and telling the story with her sense of reality. Sexton’s sarcastic tone being used in the poem causes the readers to identify and get a sense of the message the version of her story gives…