mara since you're finally back and better than ever on this hellsite can you please talk to me about what draws you to a character like leia and what you admire most about her character? thank you
chuckles!!!!! okay this got super long but leia organa is more than a character; she’s a legacy of strength, resilience, and unyielding hope. what draws me to leia is her duality—a balance between profound vulnerability and a steel-forged will. she isn’t merely the princess; she’s the one leading the charge, blaster in hand, commanding respect and embodying grace under fire.
what i admire most about leia is her ability to maintain her humanity amidst chaos. she carries the weight of loss—her home world obliterated, her family shattered—yet she never crumbles. instead, she channels that pain into purpose, becoming the heart of the rebel alliance. she’s a testament to the fact that leadership isn’t about being invulnerable; it’s about persevering despite your wounds, about standing tall even when the galaxy feels like it’s collapsing around you. leia’s wit and sharp tongue are also magnetic. she’s unapologetically herself, unafraid to challenge authority, speak her mind, or deliver the perfect cutting remark. whether it’s calling han solo a scruffy-looking nerf herder or facing Darth Vader with unflinching defiance, leia’s voice is one of courage, conviction, and an unrelenting desire for justice.
and then there’s her compassion!!! a quiet, understated strength that often goes overlooked. she cares deeply, not just for her friends but for the countless lives affected by tyranny. her love is fierce, protective, and sacrificial, a thread that binds her to others even in the darkest of moments.
leia represents the kind of heroism that feels attainable. she doesn’t rely on mystical powers or grandiose destinies; she’s just a woman who refuses to give up, no matter the odds. she’s a leader, a fighter, a diplomat, a friend, and a symbol of hope for anyone who has ever felt like they needed to stand their ground in the face of overwhelming adversity. loving Leia is loving the idea that even when you feel small, even when the galaxy seems too vast and the enemy too strong, you can still make a difference. she reminds us that bravery is not the absence of fear but the choice to act despite it—and that is endlessly inspiring.
i'm so honored to be tied to her in such an inexplicable way!!! her sticker is on my scrub cap, notebook, and her poster hangs in my room. she's been my role model since the first time i ever watched star wars and she always will be up there in the most influential fictional characters in my life, and i'm so happy to share my love for her on this blog and with everyone else. i'm even more receptive that so many people love her and my writing of her!!!












