What is the central idea of Uglies?

Beauty, Science, and Influence. In school, uglies learn that during the time of the Rusties (the people who lived on Earth prior to Tally’s society), everyone stayed ugly their entire life—and because of this, experienced racism and discrimination based on their looks.

What happens in the book pretties?

Pretties is a 2005 science fiction novel and the second book of the Uglies Trilogy written by Scott Westerfeld. The premise of the novel relies on a future set in a future dystopian world in which everyone is turned “Pretty” by extreme cosmetic surgery upon reaching age 16.

What happened at the end of the book Uglies?

Tally and David escape and go to the city to rescue the captives there, including David’s mom and dad. But they’re too late: David’s dad is dead and Shay has already been turned pretty. The book ends with Tally confessing to David how she’s responsible and giving herself up to the city authorities.

How old is Tally Youngblood in Pretties?

15-year-old
The protagonist of the novel. Tally is a 15-year-old ugly who looks forward to her birthday, at which point she (like all 16-year-olds in her society) will receive an operation that makes her pretty.

Who wrote the book Pretties?

Scott Westerfeld
Pretties/Authors

What happened to David’s parents the Uglies?

They hide out at the Rusty Ruins while preparing for the rescue mission. Once inside Special Circumstances, Tally and David find Shay who has now been turned pretty and the rest of the Smokies, managing to barely escape but unfortunately discover that David’s dad, Az, has been killed.

Why had David’s parents founded the smoke?

The Old Smoke was established by Maddy and Az (David’s parents) in a remote location in the wilderness near railroad tracks and a forest. Maddy and Az created it because they found out a secret about the operation. The Old Smoke was destroyed at the end of the first book Uglies, by Special Circumstances.

Why is Uglies book good?

What makes Uglies great, besides how it looks at cultural values, is Westerfeld’s use of language. The novel is not pretentious or brash. Instead, Westerfeld creates a narrative voice that is really unique—especially for a sweeping sci-fi saga like the Uglies trilogy.

Is David in the book Pretties?

Pretties. He only appears in the end of the book, when he tries to persuade Tally to follow him and the rest of the Smokies somewhere safe.

What genre is Pretties by Scott Westerfeld?

Pretties (Uglies, #2), Scott Westerfeld Pretties is a 2005 science fiction novel and the second book of the Uglies Trilogy written by Scott Westerfeld. The premise of the novel relies on a future set in a future dystopian world in which everyone is turned “Pretty” by extreme cosmetic surgery upon reaching age 16.

What is the theme of Pretties by Elmina jazvin?

Pretties (The Uglies) Themes. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. Written by Elmina Jazvin. The less serious themes of this novel are those of love and friendship which are pretty much common in cases of novels for teens and young adults.

How did the government make Pretties incapable of being mean?

Well, until (in typical YA fashion), she learns that her loving and kind government actually inserted lesions into the brain thus neutering the population. These lesions made Pretties incapable of anger, meanness and anything that required difficultly. Everything is “bu What happens when perfection isn’t good enough?