| Helios said: Oh, most assuredly - it stands, for me, without saying. The problem, as you so eloquently put it, is not the precence of masculine traits, but the general lack of feminine ones (outside of a few stereotypes), in modern depictions of female characters. I think it is unfair to bring up Kreia as an example; she makes everyone else look bad by comparsion. However, I will ad that I find the fact that she is so discerning and critical of the other characters' gender roles adding something important to the game as well; not just in terms of her character, but the entire cast. Poor Atton, 'the fool dancing in your shadow'. I do not remember if she says that if you are female (likely she does), but even as a male, it functions is a comment on the conflict of the male bravado (or freedom of spirit) and subjugation towards your superiors - which, as you know, is an essential part of Atton's character. And I'm glad to hear you played Odin Sphere; it's a great game. I was more of a Cornelius and Velvet man, myself (maybe I just have a thing for bunnies). I'm currently playing through Final Fantasy XII (I bought a PS2 only recently) as per your general recomendation, in fact. We'll see how that turns out. |
Do let me know what you think. Final Fantasy XII is probably the best of the Final Fantasies when it comes to empowering female characters in patriarchal circumstances, but I may be allowing myself to imagine some of that cause I like them fancy words what they use.
I also found Cornelius and Velvet heart-rending, in its own way.
Now I kind of want to make another topic abotu Knights of the Old Republic II....
