The Flaw of Perfection in Female Protagonists
Risking Enchantment
"Have courage, and be kind" as we take a look at some examples of modern female protagonists, the pitfalls of their portrayals and what they could learn from the lives of the saints. Music: Ashton Manor by Kevin MacLeod Hosts: Rachel Sherlock and Phoebe Watson Follow me on social media: @seekingwatson Follow the podcast on Instagram: @riskingenchantmentpodcast Find out more at www.rachelsherlock.com Works mentioned: Barbara Nicolosi (Podcast: The Church of the Masses) Wonder Woman Captain Marvel Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi Star Wars: Rogue One Twilight The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Dumbo (2019) A Wrinkle in Time (2018) A Series of Unfortunate Events (Book series and film adaptation) Beauty and the Beast (2017) Cinderella (2015) Harry Potter (film series) That Time Disney Remade Beauty and the Beast, Lindsay Ellis (YouTube video) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen War and Peace (2016 TV series) Anne of Green Gables Anne with an E Our Lady of Sorrows by Monsignor Robert Hugh Benson Quote on Holiness by Pope Benedict XVI Prayer of Discernment by Bl. John Henry Newman The Life-Giving Will of the Father by Fr. Bonaventure Perquin, O.P. Prayer of Abandonment by Thomas Merton The Story of a Soul by St. Therese of Liseux What We’re Enjoying at the MomentPhoebe:Anne of the Island by L.M. MontgomeryThe Club of Queer Trades by G.K. Chesterton Rachel:Eighth Grade