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this list  1.What choice would you make? Would you be looking
forward to getting the surgery and becoming "pretty" like Tally
or would you try to run away like Shay? 2.In Tally's world,
being "pretty" means a certain physical look, a blurring of
differences, a "happy" mental state, no diseases or discomforts,
etc. What does the word "pretty" mean to you? What does the
concept of "pretty" mean in our society? 3.The creators of
"Pretty Town" wanted to do something positive and create a world
free of suffering, conflict and pain. Do you think it would be
possible to create a world where people did not suffer diseases
and war, or discriminate against others because of their looks
but still have freedom of choice? What would this world be like?
4.Do you think there are any similarities between Dr. Cable and
the "Specials" and elements of our government or other
governments in the world? What