Uglies

by

Scott Westerfeld

Sol Character Analysis

Tally’s father. Sol is a middle pretty who, most of the time, exudes wisdom and competence, and he insists that it’s important for individuals to think only about themselves and doing what’s right—Tally’s desire to protect Shay is, in his mind, immature and silly. Later, as Tally learns more about pretty surgery, she begins to understand that both of her parents probably behave the way they do because that’s how they’re programmed to think: the brain lesions caused by the operation make them incurious and accepting of whatever the government says is correct.
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Sol Character Timeline in Uglies

The timeline below shows where the character Sol appears in Uglies. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Wipe Out
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...by their real names. It’s nice—other than Shay, only a few teachers and Tally’s parents, Sol and Ellie, call her Tally. The girls sink into the grass and Tally starts to... (full context)
Operation
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...the middle pretty driver steps out. He radiates confidence and reminds Tally so much of Sol that she almost calls him her father’s name. Tally picks up her half-full duffel bag,... (full context)
Ugly For Life
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...until she gets back to her room. About an hour later, Tally’s parents, Ellie and Sol, arrive. Ellie wraps Tally in a crushing hug, making Tally feel young and cared for.... (full context)
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Sol and Ellie say that they heard about Shay; Sol suggests that Shay’s a lot of... (full context)
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Tally starts to explain what the people at Special Circumstances look like, but Sol laughs and says that old people know all about them and that the Specials are... (full context)
Spagbol
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...and watch for breaks.” She rides faster as she remembers camping at the sea with Sol and Ellie. Suddenly, Tally comes to a gap with a bridge, but the bridge doesn’t... (full context)
Burning Bridges
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...with lesions really aren’t too different from the Rusties—they’re just more manageable. Tally remembers how Sol and Ellie seem simultaneously sure and clueless, just like how parents are supposed to be.... (full context)