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Disney Princess Countdown: Which DP is the most like a Mary Sue? Round 10- Choose the LEAST LIKE a Sue. (Eliminated door commentaren explaining why!)
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12. Tiana
11. Anna
10. Jasmine
9. Pocahontas
8. Ariel
7. Cinderella
6. Mulan
5. Aurora
4. Elsa
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A Mary Sue is an idealized character meant to be the Author Avatar (a character who shares traits with the author like name, appearance, beliefs, etc.) or a self-insert character for the reader to live through. Common Sue traits (note, having a few of these to a degree doesn’t necessarily make a true Sue):
-Exceptionally popular/gets lots of attention, even if the Sue is *supposed* to be shy, anti-social, or socially awkward. People are drawn to her, her advice is great, and she’s trusted fairly quickly.
-Only people who challenge or dislike the Sue are portrayed as mean, stupid, or villainous (and usually get a comeuppance)
-Has no real flaws, or ones that are meant to be endearing and relatable (popular ones are clumsiness, temper, awkward, and stubbornness) that are justified by the author or not even intentionally written. These ‘flaws’ will ONLY help her, never hurt her because she’s always right. (For example, she’s rightfully stubborn against something bad or she loses her temper on someone who deserves it.)
-She doesn’t have to suffer consequences for selfish, bad, or reckless behavior
-Exceptionally beautiful, often with exotic traits like unusual coloring meant to make her stand out physically.
-Magical tools/weapons
-Magical abilities/traits like wings, healing factor, immortality, etc.
-Unusual pet(s)
-is a Woobie (has a tragic past or crappy life) but is still perfect/likable despite what happened.
-Exceptionally talented or good at things the author deems good. The Sue might be bad at things the author considers stupid (girly things like sewing, fashion, etc. but good at “boyish” stuff or things outside the norm like fighting, reading, or weapons are common). Even if the talent/skill isn’t realistic for the time period (like being a scholar or warrior when you're a medieval peasant, for example).
-Usually or always get their way even when she’s actually in the wrong. Never gets called out for being wrong, but if they do, the person calling them out is portrayed as a jerk (see above). If she does do something wrong, she’s remorseful and is instantly forgiven.
-Good fashion sense, even if she’s meant to be a rough-and-tumble type or one who doesn’t care about clothes and is effortlessly attractive. Male characters will often comment on how they like this about her.
-Is a Special Snowflake who “isn’t like the other girls”. Something unique, physically or personality-wise, sets her apart from everyone else.
-A Friend to All Living Things. Animals like her and she loves everyone and forgives their imperfections. Willing to protect or risk all for someone she just met recently.
Summed up, the Mary Sue is meant to stand out from everyone else in a good way and is generally portrayed as the ideal character/role model, very cool and universally relatable, usually. Anyone who dislikes the Sue is the one portrayed as in the wrong.
and I would say she definitely didn't get punished. well, for the wolf thing sure, but she's never once portrayed as being in the wrong. when she's cleaning the beast's wound, she's portrayed as right, as the victim, even though she broke the rules.
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