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@justclickindiva/becoming-the-protege-of-my-favorite-fictional-character--anyanwu-of-wild-seed-or-hive-book-club-community-contest-10

When I think about my favorite fictional character, I immediately think of science-fiction and fantasy. In these genres, from my readings, I feel females are explored thoroughly that reveal their emotional and leadership qualities. Stepping out of the constraints of their physical worlds in terms of strength, these women are extraordinary in their approach to small and large scale problems in their fantasy realms. One such female that stands out and whose light shines brilliantly for me is "ANYANWU".

@rodriguezkike232/una-historia-entre-ninos-el

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas tells the story of Bruno, a nine-year-old boy who takes the move from Berlin to Auschwitz very badly when his father, a Nazi officer, receives the order from Hitler himself to supervise the concentration camp located in this Polish region. Unaware of the tragedy taking place a few kilometers from his new home, Bruno tries to adapt to these changes, but one day he discovers that from the window of his room he can see several people behind a barbed wire fence, all wearing the same striped clothing. Moved by curiosity and a thirst for adventure, the boy approaches the extermination camp one day and meets Shmuel, a Jewish boy his age, with whom he soon strikes up a friendship through the barbed wire.

@jhymi/heard-of-camille-the-chameleon

This wasn’t so easy to think of. I’ve had a lot of favourite fictional characters. Characters that have affected me in one way or another or I was just in awe of their charisma, wit, resilience, fearlessness and rebellion (the good kind, that involves defying societal or familial impossible expectations). I wish I could say that these characters are men, but since most of the books I’ve read have women playing the lead role, my favourite characters are usually them. Offering my sincerest apology to all the fictional men of the world. Y’all still make my heart beat in the best of ways, lol.

@iskawrites/learning-courage-business-acumen-and-persuasion-from-my-favorite-fictional-character-kate-blackwell

If I met Kate Blackwell, there are lots of things I would say to her. I would ask her to teach me how she gained the courage to finally go to school even when she did not want to have anything to do with an educational institution. She was a brave girl and very intelligent for her age and no matter how much her mum pleaded with her to go to school, she stood her ground and acted all boyish, throwing away anything that made her girlish in the gutter.

@elentiyaroberts/the-magic-of-fantasy

Aelin’s character is a fierce and courageous character albeit broken. She possesses the strength to go on and she is my fire breathing queen that loves her kingdom so much and would sacrifice anything to see her loved ones saved. If i meet Aelin the first thing i would ask her to do is make me a crown of fire🤣. I know how that sounds but hey! A girl got dreams. I would go on tour with her through her home town Terresan and she would tell me about all the things she love about it. I would ask her to teach me her swagger steps and her sassy tone that she uses when she wants to appear brave and put her opponent down.

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