#feminist characters

“In a million years, when kids go to school, they gonna know: Once there was a Hushpuppy, and she lived with her daddy in The Bathtub.” - Hushpuppy

SHEROES | Hushpuppy - Beasts of the Souther Wild (2012)

Reasons why she is a shero:

• Has a very clear vision of the world around her, and she will stop at nothing until she finds her place within it.

• Stands up to her temperamental father, no matter how much she loves him.

• Faces her fears and fights against the demons of her imagination.

• Despite being the youngest, she becomes the leader of the small group of people who stay behind after a terrible storm that destroys their home.

• She is proud of who she is and where she comes from.

Also,she’s the man.

[picture source: Film Web]

“I’m a lover and a fighter. That’s what’s so engaging. [Zoë] is the most balanced person on that ship. She has a loving marriage and a job she embraces every morning. She likes being a soldier. She’s good at it.” - Gina Torres

SHEROES | Zoë Washburne - Serenity (2005)

Reasons why she is a shero:

• Is first mate on a pirate space ship.
• Keeps everyone in check. Including the cap'n.
• Won’t take attitude from anyone. Including her husband.
• Is and always will be the backbone of the Firefly crew.
• Big.
• Damn.
• Hero.

Also, can we talk about those lips?

[picture source: The Agency Inc.]