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Old 04-18-2023, 10:01 PM   #5176
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Sorry I should rephrase that. The Mary Sues that people label as Mary Sues are female characters who go through the hero’s journey to a similar degree as male characters who aren’t Mary Sues.

The fact that the root is Mary Sue which then Gary Sue was added kinda proves the point.
Sorry, I know we're discussing characters, but I'd be interested in knowing what examples you have in mind?

I personally dont feel that female characters have been particularly well written in recent times, if you disagree I'd be interested in hearing it.
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