Lucy has a complex relationship with “beauty.” How are her attitudes contradictory and how do they change and evolve as the narrative progresses?

Lucy’s story can be read as a search for acceptance. Where does she look for acceptance, what obstacles does she encounter, and what finally ends her search?

In the book, masks can be seen as representing freedom and anonymity, while mirrors correspond to Lucy’s perception of her appearance. How much do these objects take their symbolic significance from the actions of others?