Six of the Greatest Fictional Heroines of All Times

My first thought had been to do a post on six book characters. However, the moment I realized I couldn't include Mulan, there was a change in plans!

I have over fifty fictional Heroines but I somehow managed to narrow this post down to my top six.
The majority of the characters mentioned below are brilliant, kick-*** female protagonists. Nevertheless, you’ll love them all! Do leave us comments below letting us know who YOUR favorites are…and why!

6. Tris Prior from Divergent

I love this chick. Sarcastic, strong-willed and determined, she goes from being regular, boring old Beatrice to brave, confident Tris. She proves herself by training incredibly hard and becoming better than everyone else. She’s a brilliant fighter who can beat up anyone twice her size (Oh and if you haven’t read Divergent yet, pick it up THIS INSTANT. No, seriously. Finish the series before the movie comes out in March-hasn't AK’s review got you hooked to the series yet?!).

What’s more, Tris is a little insecure about herself. She thinks she is “average-looking” and “plump” while in reality she’s pretty stunning. And she isn't full of herself, going around boasting and who knows what else. She cares about her family and friends. A lot. And despite her attempts at leaving behind her previous faction (Abnegation), she can’t help being a little selfless. Hey, she’s a Divergent, after all. ;)

5. Rae Voight from Fingerprints

Rae seems kind of out of place in this post as unlike the majority of them, she’s no hero. At least not in the “sword-flinging” or “arrow-shooting” way. At first glance, Rae seems like your average high school red head with a love for art. Turns out she has a skill for reading fingerprints. Whenever she touches a fingerprint, she hears what the person was thinking when they left it there. Pretty cool, huh? Up until she realizes her mom’s murderer is out to get her, that is. Together with Yana, who is a volunteer at the mental hospital she goes to, and Anthony, who she met at group therapy, she keeps her powers a secret.

I really admire how Rae manages to keep her cool in even the worst of situations-and also how she hides all her troubles from her dad who is still in grief over the loss of her mother. Rae is bold and daring, ready to do anything to find out who killed her mom. Her determination is what keeps her going and more importantly, keeps her alive.

4. Alanna of Trebond from the Song of the Lioness Quartet

At the age of ten when Alanna’s father sends her to the Magicians so that she may be taught how to be a lady and learn to control her magic, she decides otherwise and instead swaps places with her twin brother Thom. She goes to the Palace with her Guard; Coram, as “Alan” of Trebond, where she trains to be a Knight-the first Female Knight in Centuries. She befriends the King of the Thieves and the Prince of the Palace, defeats the Evil Magician who wants to get rid of the Prince and teaches herself how to use her powers. Best of all, she manages to pass the Ordeal and become a Knight. Alanna has taught me that where there’s a will, there’s a way. And she goes out there and does the impossible.

3. Fa Mulan from Disney's Mulan

I don’t think I even need to say anything about her. I mean who doesn’t know Mulan, today? Mulan’s concern for her father (who’s actually pretty old) drives her to take his place in the Imperial Army as “Ping”, Mulan’s imaginary brother. Throughout the movie, she is transformed from a somewhat pretty, outspoken girl who thinks of herself as a disgrace, into a warrior who upholds her family’s honor by saving China. And it was all for the love for her father and the concern for his life. More than anything else, Mulan has brought me to realise that anything is possible just so long as you have faith in yourself!

2. Celeana Sardothien from Throne of Glass

Words do not begin to describe Celaena Sardothien. Honest. Once the Princess of Terrasen, Celaena was found by Arobynn Hamel during the overthrow of the Empire. She trains at the keep and becomes Adarlin’s greatest assassin. She survived after watching her parents being killed at eight, paid off her debt to Arobynn, managed to get out of a lifetime sentence to the Endovier salt mines and is now the King’s Champion. Celaena has it all; the looks, the talent, the sarcasm and the skill. Regardless her constant getting into trouble and being a tad bit too impatient, she has a passion for reading, shopping and fine dining, so you are bound to fall in love with her!

1. Luna Lovegood from The Harry Potter Series

Often lost in a world of her own, Luna is a dreamer with a wide imagination and a love for books and animals (which kind of makes me think of Lucy Pevensie from the Chronicles of Narnia-another favorite of mine). At first glance she may be seen as “weird” or “awkward” but she isn't really! Luna is different. She believes in that which can’t be seen (take the Nargles, for instance), always speaks her mind, and isn’t afraid of standing out from the crowd. She is quite easily amused (as she is known to have once told her father “Daddy, look — one of the gnomes actually bit me!”) and takes no notice of what anyone thinks of her or says behind her back.

Although she makes her first appearance in the Order of the Phoenix, Luna proves to be a loyal friend to Harry and stands by his side whenever she possibly can. She is a member of Dumbledore’s Army and fights by Harry’s side during the Battle at the Department of Mysteries and the Battle of Hogwarts. Along with Ginny and Neville, she helps to reconstitute Dumbledore’s Army in the absence of the Golden Trio.

She is a good listener and is always there for her friends. Her quiet, caring personality can be experienced in many places including how during their imprisonment at the Malfoys, she helps to keep the wand maker Ollivander alive. Moreover, she also expresses her gratitude to Dobby at his funeral and then suggests they close his eyes, “There. Now he could be sleeping.”

Moves me to tears every time :’)

Even JK Rowling herself has a soft spot for Luna as she married her off to Newt Scamander’s grandson Ralf, of whom she was rather fond (See 

http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/09/12/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-harry-potter-movies-jk-rowling/

 for details).

Overall, I love Luna and believe she isn’t appreciated nearly as much as she should be-we SO need more Lunas in the world. ;)


Well, that's all for today! But stay tuned for our post on Tuesday and don't forget to leave us some comments!
-Sam