Elizabeth Bennet – Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Elizabeth Bennet is known for her wit, independence, and strong personality. She challenges societal norms and stands out as a progressive woman for her time.

Jane Eyre – Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre's resilience, moral strength, and sense of justice make her a beloved character who fights for her self-respect and love.

Scarlett O’Hara – Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Scarlett O'Hara is a powerful, ambitious, and determined woman who faces personal and historical challenges with tenacity and cunning.

Jo March – Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Jo March is an unconventional heroine, admired for her creative spirit, independence, and passion for writing. She refuses to conform to traditional gender roles.

Hester Prynne – The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hester Prynne's quiet strength, dignity, and resilience in the face of public shame make her one of literature’s most memorable female characters.

Anna Karenina – Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Anna Karenina's tragic story revolves around her passionate desires, struggles with societal expectations, and personal turmoil.

Clarissa Dalloway – Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

Clarissa Dalloway's introspective journey reveals her inner complexities and challenges, highlighting the struggles of women in a post-World War I world.

Hermione Granger – Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

Hermione Granger is smart, brave, and loyal, serving as a role model for young readers. She uses her intellect and heart to help her friends and fight for justice.

Celie – The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Celie, a black woman living in the southern United States, overcomes immense suffering through her strength, courage, and enduring belief in love and friendship.

Offred – The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

Offred lives in a dystopian society where women are oppressed, but her subtle acts of defiance and desire for freedom make her a symbol of resistance.