Guess the Iconic Women of Literature (3)

[A] Imelda Rivera | From Pixar’s Coco, Imelda is the Rivera family’s matriarch in the Land of the Dead. Her hatred of music stems from her husband’s abandonment, but she ultimately sets aside her resentment to support Miguel’s passion.

[B] Piper McLean | A multidimensional heroine in The Heroes of Olympus, she balances strength, heart, and self-doubt.

[A] Satsuki Kusakabe | From Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro, Satsuki balances worry for her sick mother with wonder at the Totoros.

[D] Calypso | From Homer’s Odyssey, this enchanting goddess hides loneliness beneath allure.

[B] Lady of the Lake | A key magical figure in Arthurian legend, she links destiny with mysticism.

[D] Nyx | One of the oldest Greek deities, she governs night, fate, and the shadows of existence.

[A] Cressida | From The Hunger Games, Cressida uses her camera to expose the Capitol’s cruelty. Her dedication to the rebellion and friendship with Katniss make her a quiet hero.

[B] Karana | Heroine of Island of the Blue Dolphins, she stands as a symbol of resilience and independence in children’s literature.

[B] Medea | Protagonist of Medea, she defies the narrative of female sacrifice in a patriarchal world.

[D] Clarisse McClellan | From Fahrenheit 451, her innocent curiosity sparks the collapse of a dystopian silence.

[B] Margaret Hale | Protagonist of North and South, she blends reason with compassion in her coming-of-age journey.

[D] Gretchen | A tragic figure in Goethe’s Faust, she represents the cost of purity crushed by love and social judgment.

[C] Catelyn Stark | A powerful figure in A Song of Ice and Fire, embodying maternal duty and unyielding fury.

[A] Cathy Ames | Antagonist of East of Eden, one of literature’s darkest and most psychologically chilling women.

[C] Miss Temple | From Jane Eyre, Miss Temple is the compassionate headmistress of Lowood School.

[C] Pandora | The first mortal woman in Greek mythology, her curiosity unleashed disaster—but also hope.

[B] Cassandra | A prophet cursed to be ignored, she embodies tragedy, insight, and helplessness in Greek myth.

[A] Tris Prior | The heroine of the Divergent trilogy, she stands for courage, individuality, and resistance.

[B] Soraya Taheri | From Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, Soraya is honest about her past (once shamed for a pre-marital relationship) and refuses to let stigma define her.

[A] The Rose | From Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince, the Rose is a complex symbol of first love.

[B] Juliet Capulet | The romantic symbol of Shakespeare’s work, she embodies youthful passion and tragic fate.

[C] Helen of Troy | “The most beautiful woman in the world,” she triggered the Trojan War and represents love, power, and mythic beauty.

[B] Lyra Belacqua | The heroine of His Dark Materials, Lyra’s instinct and bravery drive her quest for truth and freedom.

[A] Zeniba | From Spirited Away, Zeniba is the opposite of her greedy sister Yubaba. She helps break the curse on Haku and teaches Chihiro about trust, embodying warmth and wisdom.

[B] Hester Prynne | From The Scarlet Letter, she is a symbol of feminine strength, resistance, and moral complexity.

[D] Glinda the Good Witch | From The Wizard of Oz, Glinda is the epitome of gentle wisdom. She doesn’t solve Dorothy’s problems for her, but offers guidance, proving that kindness can be just as powerful as magic.

[A] Sophie Hatter | From Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle, Sophie’s curse strips her of vanity, letting her embrace her resilience.

[B] Little Red Riding Hood | A timeless fairytale girl, her story speaks of innocence, caution, and the shadows of growing up.

[A] Nymphadora Tonks | From Harry Potter, Tonks (who hates her first name) is a breath of warmth amid war.

[B] Ellen Olenska | From The Age of Innocence, she represents female awakening, defying 19th-century norms with grace and autonomy.

[D] Freya | One of Norse mythology’s most revered deities, she governs love, fertility, battle, and the souls of the fallen.

[A] Cosette | From Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, Cosette embodies resilience and redemption.

[A] Amy March | From Little Women, Amy starts as a spoiled child but matures into a woman who balances her love of art with practicality.

[D] Scheherazade | The legendary storyteller of One Thousand and One Nights, she wields wisdom against tyranny.

[B] Baba Yaga | A mysterious figure from Slavic myth, she embodies chaos, power, and ancient feminine force.

[A] Fermina Daza | From Gabriel García Márquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera, Fermina is fiercely independent.

[D] Jessica Atreides | A central figure in Dune, she merges maternal strength with political savvy to shape a galactic legacy.

[A] Annie Cresta | From The Hunger Games, Annie is a stark contrast to the series’ more fiery heroines.

[B] Psyche | Heroine of Cupid and Psyche, her journey through trials represents inner transformation and divine love.

[A] Dory | From Finding Nemo, Dory’s positivity and determination (despite her short-term memory loss) make her unforgettable.