And of course, this is a topic that draws me in immediately. I commented, but wanted to share my list here too. So here is my list, copied and pasted from my original comment on the post:
My Literary Heroines
Anne Shirley- I have literally grown up with Anne and every
time I re-read them, I relate to her more at a different time in her life. I'm
just waiting for my Gilbert Blythe! (AN. I will also accept a Fiyero. I'm not picky).
Elizabeth Bennet- I love Lizzie! Enough said. Does anyone
else watch the Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube? I recommend them to all
P&P fans!!
Jo March- again, a character I relate so much to and have
grown with. Actually, there's been times I've related to all the March girls-
except for Amy, for some reason.
Hermione Granger- to a 10 year old girl with buck teeth and
who loved reading and school and never really had any friends, Hermione became
my best friend. I loved watching her grow into this brilliant, confident young
woman and witch!
Also- (maybe crossing a line here!) I'm going to add my #1 heroine- Elphaba Thropp. But I want to go with the musical version of Elphaba, not the book! But I'm claiming her! LOL. (AN. I can't not have Elphaba on my list, even though I am going with the musical not the book. There's no one I idolise more than Elphaba).
The heroine from Rebecca- although she's never named and we
learn so little about her, I could easily relate to her insecure nature and low
self-esteem and my heart went out to her as she struggled to find her feet and
taking Rebecca's place.
Ellie Linton- from John Marsden's Tomorrow series. Ellie's so strong and she goes through so much and I love these books.
And last but not least (until I think of more and kick
myself for forgetting them earlier)- Trixie Belden. I read and loved both
Trixie and Nancy Drew, but preferred Trixie just because Nancy was always so
perfect! Trixie hated maths, had a temper, fought with her siblings and had a
not-so-secret crush on her best friend's brother. LOL
Anyone else have someone they want to add?
