Descriptive Essay On Claire Standish

"You see us as you want to see us—in the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain...and an athlete...and a basket case...a princess...and a criminal. Does that answer your question?” Claire Standish is believed to be the princess of the “club”. But who is the real Claire? Claire is the real princess because of her appearance, her actions, her life, and her future. Claire presents herself exactly how she is stereotyped to be, a princess. She is extremely beautiful with lips that fit her 80’s style, and a petite nose. If she were to have long hair I would think of her as princess Ariel, because of the red hair she has. But instead Claire has a shorter cut. In the movie, she looks tall and elegant with her clothing choice. She wears a V-neck pink shirt with the sleeves slightly folded and rolled, a long brown skirt, and to add to that she wore her brown leather boots. I also noticed her earrings, her watch, and her rings. Those diamond earrings she wore, were real diamonds. The real diamonds add to her princess image. Claire comes off as stuck up, snobby, and as a popular prep. She behaves as though she is better then
the rest of the people at detention. She also does not deny the fact she would acknowledge any of them at school if she were to see them because they are not as cool as her. I do truly believe there is more then Claire then just her outward appearance and behaviors. Claire is constantly trying to model the status quo behavior and appearance.
All of this, is a reflection of her everyday’s life “demands”. Claire states, ”I hate it. I hate having to go along with everything my friends say.” This also doesn’t fit her stereotype, because she is suppose to be perfect. She talks about the different pressures she has from both her social environment and her home life. Even though, she does not want to be stuck up like her friends, she feels like she has to because it is what others expect of her. Her parents constantly fight and are constantly arguing. They use her to get back at each other. Therefore, they use material items to win her love. She is constantly feeling the pressures from her life, which is why I believe she will continue along this
path. Personally, being in high school and seeing different girls around me, I do not believe Claire will change. I do not think she will break out of her stereotype either. I have seen so many girls that are in the same “popular” friend group that Claire may be in. Although, I know they do not want to be mean and stuck up like their friends, they continue with the same patterns. They stick with status quo. They are scared to break out of this. This is the same way I see Claire. In 5 years Claire will be the same Claire, in the sorority house, and in the prestigious college her parents can afford for her. She will be on some private island escaping all of her new life pressures during spring break. Later on in her life, I believe she will end up just like her parents. Although, she despises her parents relationship I believe she will end up in the same one as them. Claire, will forever stick with the status quo. Most people will say Claire will change! This situation changed her, but in reality it probably wouldn’t she is too caught up in the her lifestyle and her status to change. Why would she ruin her popularity with the whole school for four people? She wouldn’t. Claire is the real princess because of her appearance, her actions, her life, and her future.