Meaning of Mary Sue | Babel Free

Definitions

A fictional character, usually female, whose implausible talents and likeability weaken the story.

derogatory, slang, usually

Examples

“Bella may be a Mary Sue, but if we don't identify⟳ with her, and even if we do, there's no other interpretive place⟳ for us in the universe.”

“She was a mashup of ideals that made her feel⟳ very fake; a Mary Sue who was popular, pretty, athletic, artistic, all the while loved by everyone who met her.”

“So here's a radical suggestion: instead of being concerned about whether her Mary Sue flawlessness is a problem, why not, just this once, enjoy⟳ it for what it is?”

“There is one, and only one, previously unheard of flaw that keeps Nanase from being the merriest of Mary Sues. That flaw is...”

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