samedi 8 septembre 2018

Real Life Heroines From Female Adventurer Stories

By Richard Fisher


Reading about male heroes in works of literature is nothing uncommon. In fact, most novels, plays, poems, and other works regale audiences with the adventures of a man who overcomes obstacles at all odds. Any women in the story are usually back up characters or relegated to playing the quintessential damsel in distress. It can be difficult for girls today to imagine any scenario in which a woman triumphs and becomes the hero instead. Rather than rely on fiction, girls today could get the inspiration they need by looking to real life female adventurer stories.

An example of a modern heroine would be Amelia Earhardt. She of course is known best for being the first woman to fly around the world. Growing up in small town Abilene, Kansas, Earhardt never looked the part of an adventurist. However, she had the guts to take on the challenge of flying around the world when few others dreamed of doing so.

As skilled and confident as she was about flying, she was not able to escape fate, however. As her story is well-known, people today realize this particular female hero did not make it back from her doomed last trip. Historians continue to theorize about what happened to her. The theories range from her being taken captive by the Japanese to her dying in a fiery crash in the ocean.

Another example could be Laura Ingalls Wilder, who is best known as the author of the Little House book series. She also existed in real life although her books take some liberty with her actual existence. Her daughter Rose Wilder Lane helped author the books despite never getting credit for her contributions.

Her life on the prairies was not easy and in fact troublesome enough at points to where it would have been reasonable had she succumbed to hardships. However, she and her family forged on through difficulties like sickness, debt, and the death of her infant brother. They came out of all of it with their spirits intact and more determined than ever to live happy and complete lives.

Her books provide inspiration for females who look for a strong, resolute here to whom to look up and admire. Wilder emphasized the importance of always looking to the future and never complaining. She taught that hardships can be overcome with determination, confidence, and an inventive spirit. She learned these values from her own mother.

Having books like these around can be important for girls today. They have few examples after which to emulate themselves. They may not find inspiration in male heroes but rather want to see themselves reflected in protagonists. Teachers and parents can find books like these at their local bookstores and libraries.

Stories of female adventurers continue to inspire young women and girls everywhere. The heroes of these tales are often not imaginary, however. They actually lived in real life and left behind tales that regale audiences today. Their tales show the ingenuity and strength of women who have the resolve and confidence to try something new and forge on in the face of adversity.




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