Sources:
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
http://www.stromamedical.com/page/physician-info
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Sunday, October 26, 2014
Makeovers Aren't Necessary
One part that stood out to me in the foreword of the Bluest Eye was the time the author stated that her friend wanted to have blue eyes. That got me thinking of a scientific fact I heard a couple of years ago: we all have blue eyes. The only difference between those having blue eyes and those not is that the latter have a thin layer of pigment covering their blue iris. In fact, blue eyes can be acquired through a quick and noninvasive surgical procedure. It is just a another reinforcement of the idea that appearance is superficial and that we are all equal. No particular look or bodily feature is superior to another and should not be desired in place of your own to the point where you may be depressed from dissatisfaction from your appearance. Although the iris surgery involves little risk and time, I strongly recommend not purchasing it. This is for that same reason I hate tattoos; a person's body is uniquely made and should not be altered artificially in the effort to look more unique or different. One of the keys to leading a happy life is to never be dissatisfied with your appearance even if it is not the desired one. Good looks can increase confidence, but not by much because confidence is mainly a self-made entity and you are only aware of your appearance only a fraction of the time you are conscious. Even if one is unhappy with their appearance, alterations are never necessary; appearance improves and declines exactly how money comes and goes, it is the wrong thing to be pursuing constantly and the pursuit never ends.
Sources:
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
http://www.stromamedical.com/page/physician-info
Sources:
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
http://www.stromamedical.com/page/physician-info
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Fascinating fact about everyone having blue eyes, while the blue only shows in some because of a layer of pigment that some people have while others do not. I like how you found the symbolism in that to mean that below the surface, we are all equal.
ReplyDeleteNice job pulling in scientific evidence.
ReplyDeleteI actually think the point you make is really interesting and strong. I never thought about how since we're only conscious of our appearance a tiny fraction of the time, it doesn't make sense to worry about it so much. I like how you found out that each of us is actually blue-eyed, so there are no traits are more desirable than others.
ReplyDeleteI object to your statement that alterations are always bad, because if they cause a person to esteem themselves more highly, they it's worth it for them. I understand that in a perfect world, everyone would take each other as they are, but it isn't a perfect world, and sometimes a minor change can be extraordinarily helpful.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally (and sincerely), are you against piercings as well?
I know this is overdue, and no I'm not against piercings entirely, only if they are used to conform to a certain ideal.
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