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What is it that makes a great hero or heroine in children's literature? The books in our poll feature characters with super strength and magical powers, as well as ordinary children...
Mar 31, 2014 · Today’s post is a more light-hearted one: the gender debate taking place in the news lead to a discussion here in the Nosy Crow offices of our favourite strong female protagonists in children’s literature who we felt would appeal unequivocally and equally to male or female readers.
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Dec 21, 2014 · If your intention is to write in a way that abolishes sexist language, then you shouldn't use the word heroine. However, if your text wishes to call out the fact that this hero is female, then the word might serve you well in that regard.
a woman noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: Esther and other biblical heroines. a woman who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model or ideal: Name two women who have been heroines in your life.
What does the noun heroine mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun heroine . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great: She is remembered as a heroine of the French Resistance. The nursery nurse who protected the children was hailed a heroine. the main female character in a book or film, who is usually good: the heroine of her latest novel.
The heroine of a book, play, movie, or story is the main female character, who usually has good qualities. 2. A heroine is a woman who has done something brave, new, or good, and who is therefore greatly admired by a lot of people.
