tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409738007153494139.post4252778549783469440..comments2023-08-29T12:13:36.571+01:00Comments on A Day Dreamer's World: Discussion: The 'Strong' HeroineAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13083834574407855479noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409738007153494139.post-5034952395706938622014-01-19T19:36:21.176+00:002014-01-19T19:36:21.176+00:00That's actually an incredibly interesting poin...That's actually an incredibly interesting point. I read something the other day about feminism, and how feminists should have equal rights to men because they're women, whereas the writer of the column disagreed and said that they should simply because they're human.<br /><br />You've touched on a vital issue, and I totally agree with what you're saying.<br /><br />Would you be interested in doing a guest post for awkwarddonkey.blogspot.co.uk for next month? Let me know.Amy Aedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17112327200574984495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409738007153494139.post-69100028272522542372014-01-18T13:45:11.768+00:002014-01-18T13:45:11.768+00:00Brilliant discussion! Love the Joss Whedon post :D...Brilliant discussion! Love the Joss Whedon post :D I think authors write strong heroines so much because that is what is most popular. There are SO many dystopian trilogies with a fiesty kick-butt female lead and it's what the majority of Young Adults like to read. I definitely agree that Harriet is just as a great role model as other characters!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Sophie! :)Zoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13145275568220973113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409738007153494139.post-25801972828375098772014-01-18T03:34:15.915+00:002014-01-18T03:34:15.915+00:00Great post! I agree completely. I love a strong he...Great post! I agree completely. I love a strong heroine just as much as anyone else, but there are some things that a lot of people define as strong that I just don't. Maybe it was just me, but after books like The Hunger Games, everyone wanted this tough, kick-butt female protagonist. And that's great and all, but I felt like a lot of authors dehumanized their characters. Like you said, I like a character that actually thinks. One that feels things emotionally and obviously cares enough about others to figure out what the consequences are. To me, a strong heroine is someone who is willing to stand up for what they believe in and actually think, care, and everything else that is. . .you know, human. I want a character that I can relate to and look up to. Not just one that can kick a robot's metal head off in one blow.<br />-KelseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3409738007153494139.post-23439898125759090472014-01-18T00:01:35.256+00:002014-01-18T00:01:35.256+00:00Ahh yes, couldn't agree more with you here. :)...Ahh yes, couldn't agree more with you here. :)<br /><br />I just read a book called How to be a Heroine which was just wonderful and I thoroughly recommend. The quote you included from Josh Whedon is actually a favourite of mine. I've been watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer of recent and I love how natural it is for him to write complex, original and realistic female characters. =)Ruby // Rustled Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497768837938772551noreply@blogger.com