Self-Image

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This picture represents self image because when each of the characters look in the mirror they see something different and what they see is how they act and respond to things.

Ruth is very worried about the way that she appears to others. I think she takes this after Beatrice because she is the same way. I think Ruth is willing to do about anything to fit in. She also thinks of Tillie as an embarrassment because she doesn't care so much about her appearance. Tillie knows she gets teased all the time but yet she still believes in herself and doesn't try to change to fit in.

Examples
1. Ruth is completely embarrassed by Tillie when she gives her demonstration of the atom at school.
2. Even though Tillie gets made fun of for her atom she sticks with it and doesn't let it bother her.