The Uglies

I find it funny that I've already read two books about utopias in literature, and now when I choose my own book, it's about a utopia too! The Uglies is very similar to Anthem. Both governments are trying to have equality for all by messing with the citizens' minds.

I can understand why Shay runs away to the Smoke. I would probably do the same thing. Partly to meet my freedom need, and partly because I wouldn't be able to pretend to be a pretty. I think I would go insane being the same as everyone else, and partying all day. Don't get me wrong, I love parties, but after a few days of parties, I would rather do something outside in the wild that wasn't fake. Living in the new pretty town would get boring after a while. I think Shay also ran away to meet her love and belonging need. She loved David, and wanted to go see him.

Even though Tally wants to be pretty more than anything, I think she'll change her mind and stay in Smoke with Shay. I think she'll be convinced that turning into a pretty changes you into to a completely different person, the same as everyone else.