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Exploring the Depths of Identity in "Roar: The Woman Who Was Kept on a Shelf"
The 2022 series Roar delivers an intriguing episode titled “The Woman Who Was Kept on a Shelf,” which offers a profound commentary on women’s identities, societal expectations, and the true meaning of beauty.
The Early Life of Amelia
The episode begins with the story of a young girl pressured by her mother to prioritize beauty over intelligence. The mother's mantra, “if I had to choose between you being smart and you being beautiful, I would choose beautiful every time,” reverberates throughout the young girl’s life. This toxic belief shapes her trajectory, leading her to become Amelia, a runaway supermodel adored for her looks but trapped in an unforgiving industry.