Heroines+of+Traditional+and+Children's+Literature

Holly Nesselroad Ashley Owens Garrett Parker Julie Perry
 * Group Members:**

Texts to consider:
 * Starting Points to Consider:**
 * //Don’t Bet on the Prince// by Jack Zipes
 * “Saving the World Before Bedtime”: The Powerpuff Girls, Citizenship, and the Little Girl Superhero by Lisa Hager
 * //From the Beast to the Blonde// by Marina Warner
 * //Monuments and Maidens: The Allegory of the Female Form// by Marina Warner
 * //The Heronie’s Journey// by Maureen Murdock
 * //The Serpent Slayer and Other Stories of Strong Women// by Katrin Tchana
 * //Not One Damsel in Distress// by Jane Yolen

Below are the questions you must try to answer for contributions. You are welcome to focus on European folklore or include non-European heroines such as Li Chi and Fa Mulan, for example.
 * What heroines are found in traditional literature (folklore, including fairytales/folktales and Greek/Roman mythology)? What criteria make a heroine in traditional literature?


 * Using established criteria to define a “modern heroine,” who are some of the heroines in the Harry Potter series? Are they typical modern heroines or do they more reflect traditional literature heroines? Are they more or less self-reliant, independent, clever, etc.? How have these heroines influenced contemporary children’s literature, especially children’s fantasy?


 * How does the female hero differ characteristically from the male hero? How is a heroine’s journey different from a hero’s?

= = = = =Hey guys, I just started playing around with a basic outline idea, feel free to change or move things, or let us know if you have another idea for an outline...This is HollyNesselroad btw, my e-mail is hnesselr@emich.edu= = = =Feel free to change what you like and if you need anything let me knwo! Julie jperry24@emich.edu= - hey just wanted to say it looks good but remember to list your sources at the bottom, unless you're planning on going back after and searching for all of them again : ) trust me its easier to cite as you go.. also, what if we put your ideas about harry potters heriones in that section below instead of in the area of defining what a heroine is?
 * =====What examples of modern heroines can you find in other children’s literature or children’s media (film, comics, manga, TV shows)? How do these heroines compare (or contrast) to heroines in the HP series?=====

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**What defines a Heroine?**


 * According to dictionary.com "a heroine is a woman of distinguished courage or ability, admired for her brave deeds and noble qualities". But there are so many different characteristics that can be considered, true bravery, standing for ones beliefs, and something as simple as being true to who you really are. Throughout the Harry Potter series I believe that three true heroines are brought to light. **


 * The first and the most obvious is Hermione she is strong, smart, and has no fear of who she is. She does evolve throughout the story to become, what I believe is the strongest character in the book. She knows it’s going to be a tough road, traveling and searching and always saving the guys around her. She knows knowledge is power and uses that to her advantage. **


 * Then there is Ginny, while growing up she has learned what it means to be tough. Anyone that has that many brothers knows how to be tough. She stands up for her friends, she is strong in her beliefs throughout the stories. She never falters from being herself, she knows how powerful she is, and she also knows how powerful love is. **


 * Last but certainly not least, I believe a very powerful heroine throughout the novels is Luna. She is so sure of whom she is and her beliefs that she doesn’t care what others think of her. She understands what it is like to lose a parent and has this amazing ability to help others see things clearly. She is always fighting for what she believes in and what she knows is right no matter the cost! **

**﻿** **What is the difference between a Heroine and a Hero?**
 * A Hero is...
 * Who are some classic children's and traditional Literature Heroines? **
 * ** Modern Heroines **


 * ** Traditional Heroines **


 * **Real Life Heroines**

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 * Harry Potter Heroines **
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 * Animated Heroines, "Animated Heros Club." Online Image. __Devian Art__. 2009. 09/19/2011 .


 * "Top 10 Women in History." Online Image. __Listverse__. 11/18/2007. 09/19/20011 .
 * Rogers, Troy. "Director Jan De Bont confirmed for Mulan." Online Image. __The Deadbolt News__. 2001. 9/19/20011 .