Blog #3- "New Pretty Town"

• Find and quote ONE example of an oxymoron from the chapter or ONE example of irony.  QUOTE IT DIRECTLY. 

"Tally smiled.  The revelers were wearing masks."  Uglies,  p.10

This is ironic because if they are all pretty, why are they wearing masks?  Now, Tally can fit in.

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

Because she needed to go unnoticed and what better way than to WEAR A MASK.

• Find information about the history of masks and post it.  How can you relate this to Tally's decision?

"The history of masks is a fascinating look at human frailty and imagination. Humans have used masks for different reasons throughout time, from blending into scenery to standing out from other people. The main concept behind most masks, with the possible exception of funerary masks, is to hide a person’s identity. Masks have been used for religious purposes, for artistic purposes and just for fun purposes."
Found on: http://www.life123.com/hobbies/antiques-collectibles/masks/history-of-masks.shtml



I think this relates to Tally because she is so desperate to see Peris again, she has to hide behind a mask for the confidence to go into the forbidden town and then party.

Blog on.