One of the most irritating things in movies and TV is when a character can just do things to get themselves out of trouble. They have no training, but they can fight like a warrior. They're not stunt drivers, but can handle a car better than professionals. We call these characters a "Mary Sue." And there's a specific reason we call her that type of character. Of course, there's a complicated history around this term. People have used it incorrectly (and in sexist ways) so much, we thought it was time actually to define what a "Mary Sue" means. We're going to go over examples, look at the term's origin, and even see how you can avoid writing them. So, if you're in the mood for a Mary Sue analysis, you're in the right place. Let's get started. What Is a "Mary Sue"? A few years ago, there was this big online conversation about Rey from Star Wars: The Force Awakens being a Mary Sue (led by a moron). It was the first time I had heard the word. And I genuinely had hoped it went away after because I feel like when people use it, they don't approach it with nuance and the writer's intent. But that's what we are going to try to do today. 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Credit: Disney Mary Sue Character Type Definition A Mary Sue is a type of fictional character, usually a young woman, who is portrayed as free of weaknesses...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 2 May