" The girl is indeed very lovely, but golden lilies are far more important in life than a pretty face. A lovely face is a gift from Heaven, but tiny feet can improve social standing. On this we can all agree. What happens beyond this is really for Father to decide." (21)
The saying goes that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in this passage, it would not matter because feet are more important. Although it is disturbing how feet, as small as three inches, were viewed as a sign of beauty in China, everyone has their own idea of what beauty is. Now a days, many people think stick skinny is the way to be, while others like to have some meat on them. No matter what is viewed as beauty in life, physical features should have the power to determine a person’s life. People should be in control of their own lives. In most cases, most people did not choose to be born the way they were to grow up and look the way they look. Since it was not their choice and is not in their control (excluding modern technology), physical appearance should not play such an important part in someone’s life.
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