User blog comment:Rose Hunter/Help!!!/@comment-3991308-20160511202209/@comment-3991308-20160512022019

I think Merida was a pretty powerful (and in a way, feminist) character because the point of Brave was that she wanted to make her own decisions.

Plus, Brave showed that all types of feminity was strong, for example, Merida's mother, Elinor, was shown to be strong in the sense that she was a great leader, spoke well and could control crowds, as well as being a spectacular manager of the castle.

Which, of course, is a really good message for young girls because it tells them that all kinds of girls, no matter their demeanour or hobbies, are worth respecting.

But dude, #3 is probably my least favourite trope of all time. Strength can come in all sorts, and they all should be valued. Personally, I think real feminist icons are those who support other women, especially marginalised women.