Arcane: how to *actually* write girlbosses
(recorded before S2) I don’t play League of Legends, but gosh, do I love Arcane. here's my analysis on why Vi, Jinx, and Caitlyn are such strong female characters AND fighters in season 1. this is coming from someone who doesn’t have much affiliation with League, but who is often so disappointed with most girlboss characters.
if you'd like to explore this topic more, here are some fantastic videos from creators with slightly different takes!:
an analysis of EVERY female character and how Arcane subverts writing/gender tropes: • How ARCANE Writes Women
on what makes a great girlboss (in general): • Audiences Hate Bad Writing, Not Strong Women
also, to any of the girlies watching my channel that HAVEN’T seen this show, I highly recommend it (even if just for the animation alone) 🩷
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00:00 intro
01:33 Vi
01:44 motivation
03:56 backstory
07:23 fighting style
12:36 actions & beliefs
14:01 agency
14:37 relationships
14:46 Vi vs Vander
15:48 Vi vs Sevika
16:16 Vi vs Jinx
17:09 Vi vs Caitlyn
17:57 Vi vs Jace & Ekko
18:36 Diversity
19:09 Jinx
20:34 Caitlyn
21:41 other girlbosses
22:01 final thoughts // goodnight
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Movies and Shows Referenced:
Arcane (2021-present, Netflix, Riot Games)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019, Disney)
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017, Disney)
Divergent (2014, Lionsgate)
Mulan (2020, Disney)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022 – Present, Amazon)
Catwoman (2004, Warner Bros.)
Charlie’s Angels (2019, Sony)
Game of Thrones (2011, HBO)
The Hunger Games (2012, Lionsgate)
The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003, Disney)
The Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007, Disney)
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018, Sony)
Barbie (2023, Warner Bros)
The Maze Runner (2014, 20th Century Studios)
Avatar (2009, 20th Century Studios)
i analyze the characters of Arcane, including: Vi (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld), Jinx (Voiced by Ella Purnell), and Caitlyn (Voiced by Katie Leung).
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