Movies are the best way to entertain yourselves. The characters, plot and locations simply remain in memory for a long period. Nevertheless, a movie without a remarkable female role will be dull and boring.
Most female characters have the ability to stamp themselves into the viewer’s mind for a long time. Here are seven unforgettable female characters in the history of modern entertainment.
Hermione Granger
From being a know-it-all to Harry Potter’s trusted friend, Hermione Jean Granger is one of the most beloved characters from the Harry Potter Saga. Played by the French-born British actress Emma Watson, Hermione appears in all the eight films. She first appears on the Train to Hogwarts, where she meets her friends Ronald Weasley and Harry Potter.
Although being born to a no magic family she does better than most of the students gaining her to be the best in her year.
Hermione is partially based on the writer’s several characteristics, mentioning that J.K. Rowling used to be a little bit of a know-it-all during her youth plus the fact she always had a fear of failure, which eventually became Hermione’s biggest fear.
Granger’s Character is very logical, obedient, upright and good. More explicitly she seems logical than either her friends Ron and Harry both combined. Personality wise Hermione can be sort of bossy and sassy at times, making her attract attention overall.
The portrayal of Hermione by Emma Watson gained World-Wide recognition, making the persona even more famous. Nevertheless her famous line “Now if you two don’t mind, I’m going to bed before either of you come up with another clever idea to get us killed - or worse, expelled.” still get people into her idea of breaking rules. Nevertheless Hermione Granger lives in our minds rent free.
Rose Dewitt Bukater
Brought to life by award winning actress Kate Winslet, Rose is one of the main characters from the classic ‘Titanic’. Seventeen at the time she boards the ship for a tragic end of love.
Originally from Philadelphia, she is the daughter of a wealthy family, grieving the loss of their family head. Forced into marrying a 30-year old man Cal Hockley by her mother, to maintain their high class status.
However, Rose falls for Jack Dawson, a failing artist boarding the ship after winning a third class ticket from a poker game. Although their love tragically lasted for a short period, it’s what makes ‘Titanic’ one of the best romance movies of the decade.
Having the chance to survive the ice berg ridden ship, Rose finds it hard to get over the death of ‘Jack’, therefore continuing her life afterwards as Rose Dawson.
As explained about the character by the actress, Rose is a girl with an open heart and favouring adventure, her desire to be free to explore, even though she feels it’s impossible. Nevertheless regardless of the tragic plot in the movie, The character ‘Rose’ is very much remarkable throughout the history of entertainment.
Jo March
A reckless, strong, willful young girl that any one would recognize from the movie ‘Little Women’. Fifteen years of age at the start, she is the second eldest sister of the Marches. The centering character of the story, Jo, is very much boyish and rebellious. Acted out by the Irish Actress Saoirse Ronan, This character embeds herself in viewers because of the attractiveness of her persona.
Born in the 19th century as Josephine March, she indeed was a different child from the rest of her siblings. Outspoken with her passion for writing, Jo has become a heroine in the history of English Literature. Although she seems lively, her life takes up several disturbing events to make up, including her father going off to war, Her youngest sister, Beth passing away from Scarlet fever and Amy her other younger sister burning her writings.
Maybe a sassy tomboy, demonstratively she is a very strong and kind human too. Her uniqueness is what brings up the joyful nature of the movie ‘Little Women’. Due to the perfect acting of the character Ronan was nominated for the best Actress Award in the Oscars the same year. Jo’s character had been and has been forgotten during these years, but nevertheless she stays a heroine in the hearts of most viewers.
Beatrice Prior
Initially introduced in the ‘Divergent Series’, Beatrice is often addressed as ‘Tris’. Living in a world where society is divided into factions, namely; Abnegation, Dauntless, Erudite, Candor and Amity, She herself finds that she belongs not one but three. Dealing with this factor she tries to fit into one faction ‘The Dauntless’.
Physically appearing with blue eyes, short and skinny, Tris is very brave as well as a fearless girl. Played by the American Activist Shailene Woodley, who did it excellently with all the stunts, Beatrice loves her mother, Natalie very much. Losing her in the first movie alongside her father, even though she lost her physically, Tris recalls Natalie whenever she makes a decision.
Fitting in the faction of Dauntless she befriends Four or Tobias who eventually becomes her lover throughout the story. Here in the dystopian movie, her presence that brings suspense is highly recognized. Fortunately, after all her fight plus strength, at the end she transmits a message saying that the city is a free city. Beatrice Prior too became a highly loved character, due to the quality of her personality.
Wonder Woman
Based on the all time favourite DC comic heroine ‘Wonder Woman’, the film itself is epic. Having two installments in 2017 and 2020, It is easily one of the best films of all time. ‘Wonder Woman’ or ‘Diana’ is an immortal, warrior goddess in the Amazon. Being the crown princess of Themyscira, Diana is amazingly powerful and strong. Described as Compassionate having a heart of a human, even if she’s described as a demigoddess.
After rescuing a human, US pilot Steve Trevor from a plane crash. She is told by Steve that the world outside is in complete war, believing this she sets off with him to London. In London she gives her best effort to stop the war.
At first her plan seems to be going well, but meets a dead end when she kills the wrong person which doesn’t stop the angering war. Solving out who the baddie is she moves on with another plan. However, failing to to be persuaded by Ares, she disagrees with him to kill all of humankind and restore paradise on earth.
With the grief of Steve’s death, who she has fallen in love with, she realizes that humans do have better qualities too. Herewith she decides to help save humankind, while restoring their faith in her as ‘Wonder Woman’.
She continues her work as ‘Wonder Woman’ saving lives and making days better. Putting aside the character’s solo films we can see her in Justice League, Batman Vs Superman etc. Yet most remarkable is the woman who brought life to this character in an ideal way.
Gal Gadot, an Israeli soldier, presented the character in a very perfect manner, fitting into the standards of international film actresses. As seen by people Princess Diana is a character that lives in our minds forever.
Teresa Agnes
The well-known ‘betrayer’ from the ‘Maze Runner’ series, she too is a very mighty character to fit in here. Also set in adaptation to a dystopian novel written by James Dashner.
Teresa is named after Mother Teresa, likewise other characters are also named after famous people. Hunted by a company ‘Wicked’, due to her immunity for the virus ‘Flare’, She is the first girl to join the Gladers.
Named after a kind-hearted person, she too is very kind and caring towards Thomas. Teresa takes every measure possible to save Thomas even if it costs her life. Extremely intelligent as well as clever, she was able to seek a cure for the flare virus. Her decision makes her a betrayer to Thomas and others, apparently the reason for the choice was also for the safety of others.
Although Teresa meets an ill fated ending, her sacrifice made for Thomas, is highly undeniable . Kaya Scodelario is the actress for the role of Teresa. This Character too becomes an unforgettable character due to her personality traits. Teresa has died in both the film and book but she hasn’t dies away from the hearts of viewers and fans.
Black Widow
Of course, for the fans of Marvel and many else viewers she is no stranger. Getting her own solo film this year, Black Widow is an immensely famous Marvel super heroine. Appearing constantly in Marvel Cinematic Universe, she is a Russian undercover agent named Natasha Romanoff, initially working against S.H.E.I.L.D, she later joins them for better purposes. Highly remarkable is her vulnerability, which eventually sets her apart from other avengers.
Natasha gives off ‘feminist’ vibes, meaning that she was the one who itself made a place for herself. Being one of the first female heroines in the franchise, her attendance brings more life to the films.
Romanoff, is a strong woman, strength full and capable of various martial arts. Her ability to handle certain situations better than most men is highlighted. Black Widow’s primary appearance is from ‘Iron Man 2’, where she helps Tony Stark defeat a number of people.
Born in the Soviet Union, she is put into the ‘Red Room’, in order to undergo various types of training, while she grew up in a false family throughout. Being selfless might have counted her to be a heroine too.
This young, beautiful heroine too meets her death in the ‘Avengers: Endgame’ where she falls into her death after subduing Clint Barton.
Her sacrifice for the soul stone became worthwhile because the Avengers were finally able to restore the world back to its normal state. The Avenger’s grieved her death very much. Portrayed by the popular actress Scarlett Johansson, Black Widow is one of the best female characters of the century.
All these characters listed above had their own story, mostly tragic and catastrophic. It’s mostly the way they are played that make an impact in the viewer’s mind. The combination of both the character and the actress has made an unbreakable landmark in the minds of the movie lovers.