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This review discusses how the 1979 film Alien impacted feminism in film by creating the strong female character Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver. Originally written as a male character named Martin Roby, Ripley broke stereotypes by being competent, not defined by male relationships, and ultimately surviving while defending herself against the alien. Ripley redefined the heroine role and paved the way for future strong female leads that could take on traditionally male roles and traits through their

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Grace Sansbury Chance

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