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Barbie-Q is a story about the false feminine stereotypes society displays that is also exemplified in Barbie dolls. Barbie’s perfect exterior teaches young girls that perfection is everything and imperfection is cast out. In Barbie-Q, Sandra Cisneros illustrates this through the use of symbolism, imagery, and tone. ... In Barbie-Q the Barbie doll itself is symbolized. Barbie symbolizes false stereotypes that society places on the female gender. Barbie is tall, skinny, blonde, fair-skinned, beautiful, successful, and fun. ... Barbie is a toy that every young girl treasures. Many young girls dream to be like Barbie but she is just a fictional character. ... Another symbol in the story is the symbol of the burnt Barbie dolls. ... The young girl who is narrating the story does not mind that her Barbie dolls did not come in a brand new box and that they smell burnt.
Approximate Word count = 671
Approximate Pages = 2.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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