Shay (post 6)

summary of chapter:

Tally is trying to get out of New Pretty Town as fast as she can because of all the trouble she caused, with the sirens and hovercars. But while she's hiding she can see a figure through the brush so she has to be really still. But when she blows her cover, she gives up and says sorry. The girl turned around, and when the light caught her face, Tally could tell she was an ugly. Her name was Shay and Tally looked at her characteristics, comparing them to a prettie's. Shay is super surprised but also wowed when she finds out that Tally caused all the commotion. But she also thinks it's super cool. Then Shay wows Tally showing her her hoverboard. But instead of flying Tally thinks it would be safer if they just went to the bridge Tally crossed over to get into New Pretty Town.

What have you learned about Shay? Is she like Tally? Make a prediction about what will happen between Tally and Shay.

I learned that Shay is also a curious ugly, and she has friends that are older than her and have already become pretties. Shayis is kind of like Tally, they both love expeditions and like exploring. I think Tally and Shay will become great friends, but will end up taking risks together.

Best Friends Forever (post 5)

Why do you think New Pretty Town advocates bungee jumping?

I think New Pretty Town advocates bungee jumping, because the Pretties aren't active and it gives them an adrenaline rush and it's something fun for them to do. Since that's the only thing they do in New Pretty Town.

http://www.athleticscholarships.net/extreme-bungee-jumping.htm

Best Friends Forever (post 4)

Characterization of Tally:

• tall
• frizzy hair/brown hair
• brown eyes
• an ugly
• eager
• sad
• curious
• brave
• has a scar on her hand
• "best friend" is Peris
• wants to be a pretty
• almost 16
• squinty eyes

Characterization of Peris:

• a pretty
• brown eyes
• different than what he used to be when he was ugly
• tall
• thin
• "best friend" is Tally
• new skin
• symetrical features

How do you feel about the friendship of Tally and Peris? Are they true best friends? Why or why not?

I feel that Tally and Peris were true best friends when Peris was an ugly but now that he's an pretty, he doesn't care about Tally anymore. I feel this way because if i had a true friend and they moved away, they would mail me or call me. But in the Uglies Peris never did mail Tally at all he thought it was "bogus". If mailing your best friend is "bogus" then they aren't a real and true best friend at all.

New Pretty Town (post 3)

oxymoron from New Pretty Town:

"Before she pressed it against her face, Tally realized that it was the same color as the cat-vomit pink of the sunset, with a long snout and two pink little ears. Smart adhesive flexed against her skin as the mask settled onto her face.
Tally pushed her way through the drunken dancers, out the other side of the procession, and ran down a side street toward Garbo Mansion, wearing the face of a pig."

-Tally tries to disguise herself so no one will know she's ugly, but the mask she picks doesn't really cover anything.

Why do you think Tally chose to wear a mask to the party that was deemed "white-tie"?

She didn't want anyone to know she was an ugly in Pretty
Town, and she wasn't exactly dressed properly for the party.

history of the mask:

http://www.anymask.com/historyofmask.html

New Pretty Town (post 2)

Have you ever had a friend like Peris abandon you?

I have, 2 years ago, and its not fun to see them move away especially when you made really good friends with them. Unfortunetly we don't talk anymore since she's been gone so long, but i try to think about her sometimes and remember the good times we had.

Describe terms:
1. interface ring- a ring that makes uglies visible to pretties
2. toothbrush pill- a pill Tally chewed to bush her teeth
3. cacophony- music; a bunch of different sounds

Before Reading (post 1)

How do you define beauty? what would the world be like if everyone was "beautiful"?

Beauty is something pleasant and the people without it dream of it. Just like Tally in the Uglies.

If everyone was beautiful it would be kind of boring, and you wouldn't really have anything to admire.

I chose this picture as my "beautiful" picture because i love being underwater scuba diving and witnessing such beautiful creatures.

I chose this as my "ugly" picture because I HATE SEEING TRASH THAT COULD BE RECYCLED! IT MAKES OUR BEAUTIFUL EARTH UGLY!