The first story is about how Pigott's perception of beauty changed during her visit to Gambia. ... The major concern of this paper becomes to assert that weight watching and eating disorders are consequences of trying to conform to an ideal image of beauty. ... And Pigott take her personal experience as the major argument to defend her thesis and ideas. However, it would have influenced the reader more if the author has mentioned how suffering sacrifices can be to have the ideal body. ... Chatelaine hired her to lose 65 pounds and write about her experience. ...

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• Approx Pages: 7
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Thesis statement: Eva Luna by Isabel Allende is an example of a novel that depicts a great variety of women characters that come together in their struggle to survive in a politically torn and male-dominated country. ... Melesio's obsession with becoming a woman is remarkable, his discovery of a woman within himself reminds me of how powerful a woman can be if she knows how to use the gifts of her body and intelligence. ... She introduces Eva to the world of good wine, classical music, art, but the highest sign of Mimi's appreciation of Eva's company, talent, and...

• Word Count: 2213
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate