Theme: Inner beauty, (or beauty that is not related to the physical appearance of an object/place/person) vs. external beauty
On a personal level, I have never been obsessed with appearances, and I while I have always appreciated things that were aesthetically pleasing or appeared beautiful, I have been more concerned about inner beauty. I am more likely to appreciate an act of kindness or selflessness than a gorgeous sunset. "Beauty", to me, has always meant love, and safety, and peace, rather than dresses and make-up and jewelry.
People today tend to be obsessed with outer beauty and
appearing beautiful, instead of actually acting or being beautiful on the inside. As a culture, we are more likely to commend someone for wearing a gorgeous dress on the red carpet instead of donating money to charity or loving their family.
The TV show
Bones, is a good example of my theme because the main character, Temperance Brennan (portrayed by Emily Deschanel), is beautiful, but it doesn't affect her work. She is intelligent, strong and courageous, so her personality has a beauty that is separated from her external beauty.
I chose this theme because I was brought up in a country that is obsessed with external beauty, and I thought that it would be interesting to explore a different side of beauty. I want to explore the other definition of beauty that is often overlooked, the one that I was brought up to appreciate.
2 Questions:
What is it that makes someone beautiful?
How does the appreciation of beauty vary from person to person?
