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so i think the term as originally conceived did have some critical merit. there are many examples of characters who fit the basic paradigm (teen wish fulfillment character, often a ~secret princess or somesuch, beloved by all, ostentatiously excels at…
“Harry Potter is a Mary Sue.” Very provocative idea. I’m digging this analysis.
Ooh. Good points all, I’d never thought of it like that. A little strange, since I’ve seen so, so many male wish fulfillment characters.
So many.
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Ooh. Good points all, I’d never thought of it like that. A little strange, since I’ve seen so, so many male wish...
“Harry Potter is a Mary Sue.” Very provocative idea. I’m digging this analysis.
This is extremely relevant, and brings to mind that term “mansplaining” that I’ve seen floating around the interwebs. It...