In “Specials,” her identity as a Special brings her new abilities and challenges, forcing her to grapple with who she is and who she wants to become. Identity and Transformation: Throughout the series, Tally undergoes multiple transformations, both physically and mentally.The story explores the idea of what it means to be truly “special” and the price that comes with power and control. Throughout “Specials,” Tally grapples with themes of identity, loyalty, freedom, and the consequences of power. Faced with the truth about the government’s manipulation and the harm it causes, Tally must decide where her loyalties lie. On the other hand, she still has lingering feelings for David and a desire for individuality and freedom.Īs Tally becomes increasingly involved with the New Smoke, she uncovers a sinister plot by the city’s rulers to maintain control by any means necessary.

On the one hand, she is loyal to her new role as a Special and the city’s order. When Tally discovers that a group of rebels, known as the New Smoke, is attempting to overthrow the government and dismantle the Pretty operation, she is conflicted. Her relationship with her friends, particularly David and Zane, becomes strained as her new identity clashes with her past self. While Tally embraces her new role, she struggles with the moral implications of being a Special and the aggressive, ruthless nature that comes with it. She is also tasked with maintaining the city’s order and keeping the population in line. As a Special, Tally is physically enhanced with heightened senses, strength, and speed. She is now a part of the Cutters, a group led by her former best friend Shay. In “Specials,” Tally has been transformed into a Special, a member of the elite and powerful group known as Special Circumstances. The story continues to follow Tally Youngblood as she navigates a world of beauty, conformity, and control. “Specials” is the third book in Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies series.

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