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    Do you consider yourself a part of the upper class? In the society in which we live in today, it is widely known that people at higher social classes obtain finer access to premier education. On account of the statement previously mentioned, prestigious institutions steer the way to more business relationships and eventually, a greater chance of obtaining a higher income due to increased job opportunities presented through connections and networking. This concept is known as elitism and is fairly

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    judge beauty, by appearance (external) and inner (internal) qualities. The noticeable beauty is what is visible on the surface; it does not have as much value as the beauty that is unseen which comes from within and glows outward. Therefore, judging people by looking at their appearance is irrelevant because beauty is more than what we look like. Our experiences in life, our self-confidence and our character traits define who we really are as individuals and not our outer appearance. A person 's

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    There are many components that make up our appearance, each and every one of us having a distinct set of features that earn the label “beautiful” or, on the contrary, not so visually appealing. However, our appearances are much more complex than simply beautiful or not. Often times, our looks determine how we are treated by others just as others’ appearances can influence the way in which we act and react towards them. Take my father, for instance. He is a five foot about 7 inches tall Hispanic

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    their outward appearance . This actions caused many problems and are shown by the characters in the stories read this semester . Those characters were victims of been judged because of their outward appearance . This result in different types of effects such as being Stereotyped as a criminal , Also not been accepted because of who they want to be . Another effect is that some have lost their self-confidence . In society, many are assumed to be a criminal because of their appearance . The story

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    People should be judged on their character and personality, instead of outward appearances. It is hard to feel handsome or pretty all of the time; picking out all of the insecurities. Feeling awkward and out of place in front of friends and family can be hard to deal with. Everyone can relate to the creature every once in awhile. The theme, “Beauty isn’t skin deep, it’s what’s inside that matters”, can be found throughout Mary Shelley’s, Frankenstein, when the blind old man enjoys the company of

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    differences between what we see and what really is. Though not always, appearance can be deceiving, to a point where it obstructs us from seeing the reality of something. This quote is further illustrated in Yiyun Li’s “Extra,” where Granny Lin’s nickname, her expectations regarding marriage, and her being robbed of her duffel bag, are all used to display the way people and society are hindered by appearance vs. reality. The idea of appearance vs reality affecting someone in a negative way begins early on

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    today’s society, the concept of appearance versus reality is one that is greatly used in societies, media and relationships. Many people are perceived to have two faces or sides to them, one for use in public settings and one for use in private settings. However, this has not only been used in today’s society but for much of history. William Shakespeare was a constant user of this theme in his famous plays. In the literary work of Macbeth by Shakespeare, the theme of appearance versus reality was vital

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    & Appearance Discrimination in Employment Employment discrimination legislation has evolved to include race, disabilities, sexual harassment of either gender, and age. In lieu of this evolution and an increasing trend toward equality for all individuals in the workplace, the time has come for the protective reach of employment discrimination law to cover ugliness. While the proposal may cause titters at first, evidence exists that discrimination based on looks (or physical appearance) occurs

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    In the play Hedda Gabler, beauty and appearances as they relate to social class are important themes that impact the characters, specifically the women. The two main women in the play; Hedda Gabler and Thea Lovborg are both figures of beauty, physically and morally, and contrast with each other creating conflict between them. This brings up the question: how does physical appearance connect to moral appearance in women in Hedda Gabler? Physical appearance and moral character are very different and

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    can be mind blowing metaphysical questions, for example, is what people observe actually present and real. Then for others, it can be minor issues like whether or not a certain person is who they say they are or if their appearance matches their personality. Nonetheless, appearances can be deceiving. Often time creating illegitimate realities that can influence people’s decisions and perception. William Shakespeare demonstrates this issue in the historical play, Henry IV part 1. Through his primary

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