What I like to see in my favourite fairytale heroines:-
- They try to get themselves out of trouble and don't just rely on Prince Charming. I think this is one reason I loved the Shrek series. Princess Fiona is my kind of heroine in terms of attitude.
- They are not vengeful, even though they would have cause to be. Instant gaining (and keeping) of moral high ground here.
- They act in such a way it is clear they do deserve their happy ever after ending. (I do like those to be merited - they should be I think!).
- They are highly intelligent and resourceful - back to Princess Fiona again, though I'd also credit Gretel for her quick thinking in dealing with the witch.
- They usually come from a humble background (which is very encouraging to the majority of us who also come from said humble background! I like to see all manner of backgrounds represented in stories. I think it is part of the wide appeal of fairytales - these characters are in a magical world but their background is nothing to write home about. It's easy to identify with that).
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