The Lady of the Manner(s)

2014-9-4 Fanny img02Ask nearly any teenage girl who reads fiction why she enjoys her favorite book series, and the answer will likely involve comments about the capability, intelligence and/or general, all-around awesomeness of Hermione Granger, Annabeth Chase, Katniss Everdeen, or Tris Prior. While these fictional leading ladies inhabit different settings and face different challenges, all would fall under the category of “strong female heroines.” Far from being a scarcity in our current literary culture, modern fiction teems with capable young women who, ready or not, take charge and tackle their problems head-on with sass, charm, and a weapon of their choice. Continue reading