The Eye of the Beholder

Read the doctor's statement below from "The Eye of the Beholder" episode:

"One of the alternatives, just in case the treatment is not successful, is to allow you to move into a special area in which people of your kind have congregated."

Used in context, what is the best meaning of the word "congregated"?

• The protagonist goes to pray at church.

• The protagonist is sent to live with other deformed individuals.

• The protagonist and others are put to death for being different.

• The protagonist is thrown in jail until she can pay back all the surgeries.

Which piece of dialogue from "The Eye of the Beholder" best supports the theme?

• "Who decides what is normal? Who is this state that makes these rules? The state is not God! The state does not have the right to make ugliness a crime."

• “You’re not being rational. You know you couldn’t live any kind of life among normal people.”

• "You know, there are many others who share your misfortune, who look much as you do."

• “Each of us is afforded as much opportunity as possible to fit in with society.”

How is the title "The Eye of the Beholder" related to the theme?

• The phrase "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" means that what one person finds ugly, another may find attractive.

• The phrase "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" means that each person must change their appearance to fit in.

• The phrase "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" shows how cruel fate can be for men and women who aren't normal.

• The phrase "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" means that people who are beautiful get special privileges.

All of the following are ironic about "The Masks" and "The Eye of the Beholder" EXCEPT:

• In "The Eye of the Beholder", Janet would actually be considered attractive by most TV audiences, whereas the pig-faced doctors are repulsive.

• In "The Masks", even though the characters are allowed to remove their masks at midnight, the masks have actually become part of their faces.

• In "The Eye of the Beholder", Janet spends tons of money to look normal. In "The Masks", the Harper family will probably also undergo expensive surgery to "look normal" again.

• Both Jason and Janet die in the end of each episode.

How does the title of the episode " Eye of the Beholder" contribute to the theme?

• Men and women who don't fit in suffer a cruel fit.

• What one person finds ugly, another may find attractive.

• Each person much change their appearance to fit in.

• People who are beautiful get special privileges.

What is one possible theme for this episode?

• Separate can be equal

• Conformity leads to happiness

• There is no single definition of beauty.

• Separation is necessary for the good of the community

Which event best summarizes the plot of "Eye of the Beholder"?

• A woman undergoes surgery to change her appearance.

• A man finds himself trapped in a time loop.

• A child discovers he has magical powers.

• A town is haunted by a mysterious figure.

What does the phrase "eye of the beholder" figuratively mean in the context of the episode?

• Beauty is subjective and varies from person to person.

• Everyone sees the world in the same way.

• Only the wealthy can appreciate true beauty.

• Beauty is determined by societal standards.

What is the main theme of 'The Eye of the Beholder'?

• Beauty is subjective and varies from person to person.

• Conformity is essential for societal harmony.

• Physical appearance is the most important aspect of a person.

• Society should dictate standards of beauty.

Which character in 'The Eye of the Beholder' challenges societal norms?

• Janet Tyler

• The Doctor

• The Nurse

• The Leader