From: ExThaNemesis | #304
Yep. Katniss is a good character because she's a good character, not because she's a female.
I actually disagree.
If Katniss was the same character, but female...she would be kind awful.
I mean, socially inept and completely oblivious to the affections of (if Katniss is a guy, then Peeta becomes a girl) a girl who is CLEARLY crazy about him.
Really awesome at hunting.
Really bad as emotional responses in general.
Katniss is awesome because she exists in opposition to established gender norms. A guy with Katniss' personality would just be a typical male protagonist.
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