Re: [*FSFFU*] Lt. Ripley (was Independent Female Characters)

From: Rhian Merris (RHIAN.M.MERRIS@CPMX.MAIL.SAIC.COM)
Date: Thu Nov 20 1997 - 09:18:00 PST


>> [stuff about the "catfight"]

> That bothered me somewhat, particularly the line "Get
> away from her, you Bitch!", emphasizing this idea.
> And these are _clearly_ the two strongest characters
> in the film - Ripley and the Alien Queen. By the way,
> by strongest characters I mean in strength-of-action,
> not strength-of-character.

Ah. I meant to say "_But_ these are _clearly_ the two strongest
characters..." meaning that while I found it a little disturbing, I don't
think that it detracts, since they are both so clearly more
powerful/stronger/more capable for their respective sides than any of the
males.

Rhian Merris
rhian.m.merris@cpmx.saic.com



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