Shrek is a comedy that is well known for breaking stereotypes. Scary ogres are not so scary. Princes are not always good people. The female lead, Princess Fiona, is no different. In the beginning of the film, she is waiting for a charming prince to save her from her tower and kiss her. It is easy to classify her as a damsel in distress, however as the movie progresses you learn more about her character. Fiona only acts delicate and in order to break a curse, though she could save herself. In the end of the film, she finally finds love but in her own way and learns to love herself despite of the curse. Feminists such as Wollstonecraft and Woolf would most likely appreciate the way she is portrayed in the film. She is a strong, clever, independent
