Defying Hyperreal Beauty in Julie Murphy’s Dumplin’
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https://doi.org/10.31185/eduj.Vol54.Iss2.3581Keywords:
hyperreality, beauty standards, Julie Murphy, Dumplin’, positivityAbstract
This paper examines the concept of beauty standards in Julie Murphy’s novel Dumplin’ based on Jean Baudrillard’s theory of hyperreality. The paper explores how society’s perception of beauty has been constructed and distorted through media, advertising, and digital manipulation. Hyperreality refers to a condition in which the boundary between reality and simulation becomes blurred, resulting in an exaggerated and idealized representation of reality. Beauty standards, traditionally influenced by cultural norms and ideals, have now become increasingly mediated and manufactured. The study explores the role of positivity and confidence in defying the negative impacts of beauty industry. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the protagonists attempt to challenge hyperreal beauty standards as they can cause body image dissatisfaction and low self-esteem.
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