Is Brandy a Good Example of a Strong Female Protagonist Done Right?

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Re: Is Brandy a Good Example of a Strong Female Protagonist Done Right?

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What I like about Brandy is how real she is. She was strong at sometimes and weak at others. She made mistakes and owned up to them. But for me one notable fact that made me like her was that she was scared, though she didn’t let her fear hinder her. I’m happy the author didn’t bring a male protagonist to overshadow her.
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Post by Sabahat Kamran »

What makes Brady a great female character is that she isn't written like a "strong female character". She is written as an interesting character with virtues and flaws who also happens to be a woman.
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Post by Sling Samuel »

I think that Brandy is a great female protagonist. She embodied strength, determination, and power. Don't forget that she is not your cliche princess.
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Post by Moses mark joe »

What I liked about this story is that the female protagonist is found, not as a man, but as a real woman ready to fight. It was a good break from all other male protagonists, feminine energy was very much welcomed..
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She has everything I wanted in a female protagonist. She was patient, courageous, beautiful and strong. I love how she went about getting her revenge.
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To me, Brandy is the definition of a strong female character. I found her strong will and the respect she commanded very admirable.
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Yes she was a good example because she wasn't totally perfect, she had her challenges but she was strong and resilient.
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Brandy was well-developed. She's tough in her own right and knows how to deal how with her shortcomings.
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Post by Ramon Scott »

Brandy was an excellent protagonist. She was a strong, determined woman. This is similar to most women we know but that is seldom reflected in literature. Well at least not as much as men. Also, unlike all the books I've read with female protagonists, she is actually imperfect. She is not this flawless woman figure that doesn't nothing wrong. She faces adversity like the best of us and rises above which showcased her resilience. The author did indeed do a great job in executing this character.
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Post by Rose Mashinini »

Definitely, I concur. In the majority of stories, particularly those with female characters, authors have a propensity to portray women as helpless, ready to give up after just one obstacle. Dan E. Hendrickson, however, convincingly portrayed Brandy as a remarkable example of a female protagonist who experienced numerous obstacles but was nevertheless able to overcome them and succeed in her objectives.
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Post by Fortsakis »

I do believe that she is a strong character. Brandy is resilient and does not let situations to hold her back. It is good to see a strong female character.
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Everyone is flawed in this world. What matters is the ability to overshadow your flaws with your strong opinionated character. Brandy was a strong female protagonist as she had a mind of her own. She is strong in the face of adversities and manages to keep challenges at bay due to her strong personality.
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Post by Nathalie Elsa Nelson »

Absolutely, Brandy is a good example of a strong protagonist. Brandy is perfect with her own flaws. Some novel tends to write the female lead as perfect as possible that it become unrealistic and boring to read. But Brandy had her own flaws.
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Yes she is, and what is even more beautiful is that the story was set in the nineteenth century when women were really looked down upon. We love us some good old feminine energy.
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Post by Tara D Morgan »

I think Brandy is an excellent example of a strong female protagonist done right. She is a strong character in this story for many reasons. Brandy has no fear in the face of her enemies, and she is headstrong. She does not let the unknowns in her personal life affect the objective she is trying to reach, which is claiming back what was rightfully hers. Brandy didn't come from the best parents, but she didn't let it define her. She used her power for and out of love and claimed victory for the war she was in.
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