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Who is the protagonist (main character) of this story?
Who is the protagonist (main character) of this story?
Tally Youngblood
What is the setting (time and place) of this novel?
What is the setting (time and place) of this novel?
New Pretty Town
Why does Tally sneak out of her room?
Why does Tally sneak out of her room?
Tally is upset that she is still an ugly and her best friend Peris has been turned into a pretty.
Who is Peris?
Who is Peris?
Where is Tally going and why?
Where is Tally going and why?
What two towns are divided by a river?
What two towns are divided by a river?
How does a pretty's 'magic' make uglies feel?
How does a pretty's 'magic' make uglies feel?
What kind of mask is Tally wearing at the end of this chapter?
What kind of mask is Tally wearing at the end of this chapter?
What is the significance of this mask?
What is the significance of this mask?
What is Garbo mansion and who lives there?
What is Garbo mansion and who lives there?
Why does the pretty falling from the tower not die?
Why does the pretty falling from the tower not die?
How did Peris turn from an ugly into a pretty?
How did Peris turn from an ugly into a pretty?
How has the surgery changed Peris's personality?
How has the surgery changed Peris's personality?
According to the novel, what are some of the features that make someone pretty?
According to the novel, what are some of the features that make someone pretty?
What kinds of things get changed when you become a pretty?
What kinds of things get changed when you become a pretty?
What is Tally's plan for escaping Garbo mansion?
What is Tally's plan for escaping Garbo mansion?
What is a bungee jacket?
What is a bungee jacket?
Why are the sirens going off at the start of this chapter?
Why are the sirens going off at the start of this chapter?
Why did Peris once have a scar that matched Tally's?
Why did Peris once have a scar that matched Tally's?
What happened to Peris's scar?
What happened to Peris's scar?
Who is Shay and why is she in New Pretty Town?
Who is Shay and why is she in New Pretty Town?
How did Shay get to New Pretty Town?
How did Shay get to New Pretty Town?
How do the crash bracelets keep Tally from hurting herself when she falls?
How do the crash bracelets keep Tally from hurting herself when she falls?
What is Tally's nickname?
What is Tally's nickname?
What is Shay's nickname?
What is Shay's nickname?
What do Tally and Shay have in common?
What do Tally and Shay have in common?
Why won't the pretties visit Uglyville?
Why won't the pretties visit Uglyville?
What does Tally's interface ring allow her to do?
What does Tally's interface ring allow her to do?
What are morphos?
What are morphos?
Why is symmetry important for pretties?
Why is symmetry important for pretties?
What is Shay's opinion about becoming pretty?
What is Shay's opinion about becoming pretty?
What is the purpose of becoming 'pretty'?
What is the purpose of becoming 'pretty'?
What are the 'Rusty Ruins'?
What are the 'Rusty Ruins'?
How many levels of pretty are there?
How many levels of pretty are there?
Why does Shay think it would be boring to be a pretty?
Why does Shay think it would be boring to be a pretty?
Why does Shay think she and Tally won't be caught for sneaking out of the dorms?
Why does Shay think she and Tally won't be caught for sneaking out of the dorms?
What is Tally's reaction to the rapids?
What is Tally's reaction to the rapids?
How do hoverboards work?
How do hoverboards work?
Who were the Rusties?
Who were the Rusties?
What are crash bracelets?
What are crash bracelets?
Why does Shay find danger 'fun'?
Why does Shay find danger 'fun'?
Why doesn't Shay tell Tally about the gap in the roller coaster?
Why doesn't Shay tell Tally about the gap in the roller coaster?
Study Notes
Main Characters
- Tally Youngblood is the protagonist of the story.
- Peris, Tally's childhood best friend, has recently become a pretty after undergoing surgery.
- Shay is Tally's friend who is also an ugly and has a rebellious perspective on beauty.
Setting
- The novel takes place in New Pretty Town, divided from Uglyville by a river.
Plot Points
- Tally sneaks out to find Peris, feeling isolated after he transforms into a pretty.
- Tally wears a pig mask at one point, symbolizing her feelings about her appearance and society's beauty standards.
- Tally plans to escape Garbo Mansion using a bungee jacket, a safety device designed for jumping from heights.
Concepts of Beauty
- Pretties possess features like big eyes, smooth skin, and symmetrical faces, enhanced through cosmetic surgery.
- The transformation to pretty not only alters appearance but also changes personality, leading Peris to become more cocky.
- Shay believes being pretty is unnecessary and finds the idea boring, questioning the societal norms dictating beauty.
Technology and Safety
- Crash bracelets protect users from falls while on hoverboards, leveraging magnetic technology.
- Morphos represent various potential appearances one could achieve after becoming pretty, reflecting society's ideals of beauty.
Society's Structure
- The "Rusty Ruins" symbolize past human flaws, representing a time of chaos and excessive population.
- The purpose of becoming pretty is to enforce equality and enhance job opportunities within their society.
- Several levels of pretties exist, categorized from new pretty to dead pretty.
Friendship Dynamics
- Tally and Shay share the same birthday, highlighting their bond.
- Shay's thrill-seeking nature leads to her finding danger fun and exciting, contrasting with Tally's initial fear in perilous situations.
Societal Critique
- The narrative examines the pressures and insecurities surrounding beauty, comfort, and identity.
- Uglies are considered undesirable, which fuels the divide between them and the pretties, showcasing social discrimination.
Miscellaneous
- Tally's reaction to the rapids conveys her initial fear, eventually adapting to her environment.
- Shay sneaks into New Pretty Town using a hoverboard, demonstrating her rebellious spirit.
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Test your knowledge of the first eight chapters of 'Uglies'. This quiz covers key characters, settings, and plot points, focusing on Tally Youngblood's journey and her emotions. Perfect for fans of dystopian literature!
