In Belle and Joni's world there are two options for girls:
One, follow the rules of the Doctrine: be a Pretty, apply your Mask, win admiration and attention, work hard to be crowned at the Ceremony.
Be a Belle.
Or two, fight the rules: be an Objectionable, leave your face bare, be sneered at or ignored, work hard to avoid the disgust in their eyes and hope to one day escape.
Be a Joni.
But maybe there is a third option...
Change the rules. Reclaim your power. If you can...
What would you choose?