

Only at this point do they become "Pretties, " and gain access to the utopian New Pretty Town at the center of the city.

In this society, young residents called "Uglies " are forced to undergo a cosmetic surgery called The Surge on their 16th birthdays, making them perfectly beautiful. Humanity survives in cities dotted across the world, and this story takes place within a society in which the government is the provider of all needs and desires. Uglies takes place 300 years in the future after a cataclysmic bacteria makes all of the world 's oil unusable, resulting in the death of 98% of the world 's population, and destroying most of its cities. Not familiar with Uglies? Here 's what you need to know about the series and its upcoming movie. GradeSaver, Web.A post shared by Joey King on at 9:41am PDT Next Section Glossary Previous Section Specials (The Uglies) Summary How To Cite in MLA Format Jazvin, Elmina, et al. Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. Cable is the leader of the Special Circumstances and the one who organized the Cutters. Davidĭavid was Tally's first boyfriend and is now the leader of the New Smoke movement. Although he loved Tally his slight brain damage became too much of a barrier for her as a special. Zane is Tally's boyfriend who, in the previous novel, swallowed the pill that resulted in his brain damage.

Shay also made herself become a part of the Special Circumstances by starting the Cutters group turning her friends Special. Shay was Tally's friend but sees Tally as selfish believes the world revolves around her. Cable and turned into a special kind of Special - a Cutter. Tally is the main protagonist of the trilogy. Written by Elmina Jazvin and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
