Beloved Quote by Rosario Dawson
“We're really delving into so many stories that are comic book based, so I like that we have a woman as part of that production. We haven't really explored that too much. Wonder Woman has had so many different connotations over the years because she's so beloved as a character, and it's been interesting to see how she's evolved - to see how her outfits have changed, and going from having her invisible plane to starting to fly herself, and sort of be on par with the physical attributes of Superman.”
About This Quote
Celebrating the evolving representation of a female superhero, noting her growing agency and varied symbolism over time.
In simple terms: Female heroes gain agency and diverse meanings over time.
Key Takeaway
Support evolving representation.
Themes
gender
media
evolution
Mood
empowering
analytical
Type
cultural
critical
When to use this quote
- film
- comics
- media analysis
Key Concepts
representation
empowerment
culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How has a female hero’s role changed for you?
- What does evolving symbolism mean for audiences?
A Different Perspective
May overlook broader industry issues.
![“Comics are reflective of what's going on in larger culture. Wonder Woman came to be in her position when women were first entering the workplace in numbers during the war. Then Wonder Woman had another rise in the '70s when Gloria Steinem latched on to her as an icon for the [feminist] movement. I…” quote by Kelly Sue DeConnick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07b/kelly-sue-deconnick-23585_comic-book_comics-are-reflective-of-what-s-going-on_727466.jpg)
