As always I hope you're all having a great day. In keeping with yesterday's theme I spent the day looking through another great book of mine called "Dictionary of Literary Characters." I've read a lot of books so there are many characters that I like but I've narrowed down my list in order to share some with you. I've only chosen my favorite female literary characters because I can identify more with them. I've also thrown in a few of my least favorite female characters so you guys will get an idea of what kind of characters I like. I hope this gets you all thinking about your favorite literary characters; and in case you think you don't have any think about how many movies you've seen that are based on books. Believe me, you have a favorite character.
My Favorite Female Literary Characters
-Hermione Granger: one of Harry Potter's best friends, smart, pretty, and willing to stand up for her friends. She can be a bit over-bearing at times but she means well. After finishing at Hogwarts she marries Ron Weasley. Probably my absolute favorite female character because I can identify with her so much.
From J.K. Rowlings' Harry Potter Series (but really, if you don't know what Harry Potter is by now you've been living under a rock).
-Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp Randall Fraser and Brianna Randall Fraser: Claire and her daughter Brianna both end up in the 18th century when they step through ancient stones in Scotland. They are very headstrong and don't compromise for anyone. Continue to be themselves even though this makes them stand out among other women of the time period.
From Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Series
-Arwen: an Elven (immortal) princess from Rivendell, she falls in love with Aragorn (a mortal) despite her father's reminders that she will live on after his death. She chooses to put herself in danger while the other Elves leave and gets her wish when she marries Aragorn, who has become a king.
From J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
-Elizabeth Bennet: the only Bennett sister that doesn't dream of being married, she refuses multiple marriage proposals and ends up with a man she truly loves without compromising herself. Marries Fitzwilliam Darcy even though his aunt forbids it.
From Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice"
And my least favorite:
-Juliet Capulet: falls in love with Romeo Montague (from the family who is in a feud with her family) after only knowing him for a few days, unrealistic, but okay. They go through many trials to be together but the story essentially ends with Romeo thinking Juliet is dead and killing himself. When Juliet wakes up (she drank a potion) and finds Romeo dead, she too, kills herself. Normally I would ignore the fact that they've only known each other for a few days but since they kill themselves for love I find it a bit far-fetched.
From William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juiliet"
-Daisy Buchanan: married to Tom Buchanan but still in love with Jay Gatsby, an old lover. Chaos ensues when she comes in contact with Gatsby many years later ending with Gatsby dead. Daisy continues being the complete airhead that she is. (Sorry, but she really is annoying. Remember the scene with the clothes? Enough said).
From F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby"
Clearly, I'm a fan of strong female characters. I like a female character with a mind of her own who doesn't bow down to what others want her to do. I enjoy a good love story so most of these women have some type of romance but they don't change themselves for the man they love. Even though "Romeo and Juliet" and "The Great Gatsby" are two of my favorite stories I have to admit that the main female characters are lacking. Thankfully, most of today's female characters are up to my standards. In the future I might write about my favorite male literary characters but for now the females reign supreme. Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Erin a.k.a. Bookworm
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