Do you want to know how to write a strong female character? That’s the big question we’re tackling today. Black Widow and Captain Marvel are two of the most iconic “strong female characters” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe… but what if I told you that one of them is stronger than the other? And it’s NOT the one with superpowers? In this video, we’re going to explore the differences between these two characters and solve the mystery of why so many people love Black Widow, and why so many people hate Captain Marvel. Is there a science behind the strong female character? Let’s figure it out.
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T I M E S T A M P S
00:00 Introduction
02:21 SOS: Help Operation Underground Railroad free kids from slavery
03:30 Why does everyone hate Captain Marvel?
05:00 What makes a character strong?
09:38 Captain Marvel vs Black Widow
10:30 Character Analysis: Carol Danvers
13:45 What about the amnesia trope?
15:30 Do emotions = weakness?
19:02 Character Analysis: Natasha Romanoff
25:14 Final thoughts
27:30 Subscribe for more writing videos
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All movie clips and soundtracks used for educational purposes under the Fair Use law. Captain Marvel (2019) Marvel Studios. The Avengers (2012) Paramount Pictures, Marvel Studios. Black Widow (2021) Marvel Studios.