From the world of literature to the world of cinema, there have been countless female characters that have shown us how powerful women can be. We look up to them, and so should you! Read more about these brave women here.
Scout Finch, To Kill A Mockingbird
Under the influence of her moral father, Atticus Finch, Scout flourishes from a tomboyish girl to a woman with strong opinions. She rejects the conventions of Southern women and refuses to wear long dresses, stay indoors, and watch her language. Her fieriness and stubbornness are a marvel to watch.
Scarlett O’Hara, Gone with the Wind
An unstoppable force with a passion so fierce, she scares the best of men. Her grand life is turned upside down as the Civil War erupts, but she gets it together to carve a new destiny for herself. She isn’t submissive and refuses to live under the shadows of men. Far from being a heroine, she breaks all moral codes with her selfishness and greed. Determined, focused, and strong, she can handle anything that life throws her way.
Elizabeth Bennet, Pride, and Prejudice
The main protagonist of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth is a lively, playful young woman who has opinions of her own. Ahead of her time, she refuses to bow down to societal norms. She’s vocal, defiant, and proud — all the qualities deemed unsuitable in a woman of her era but praised today.
Shuri, Black Panther
Marvel’s iconic Black Panther stars Shuri alongside T’Challa. She’s a woman of strong opinions and a genius tech inventor. She’s so good at what she does that most of Black Panther’s battle tools are created by her.
Princess Leia, Star Wars
The strongest character in Star Wars after Luke Skywalker, Leia is a force to be reckoned with. Her belief and faith in her people are unshakable and she does whatever it takes to fight for what’s right. She’s independent, stubborn, and the opposite of what Disney will have us think of princesses.
Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman
A woman of tenderness and ferocity, she’s everything we look up to. She is attractive, loving, sensitive, and compassionate. She’s not afraid of being vulnerable, of showing love, and yet she knows how to fight and defend when necessary.
