“When you look at the individual components of Rey’s character, it’s a surprise to see how rarely women like her appear in major movies like this: She’s scrappy, independent but works well with others, struggling with a mysterious past and conflicted about her future, she refuses to give into bullies, and she does it all without a hint of a romantic subplot. Her journey is never sidelined to make way for a male character’s, nor is she set up as the ultimate prize to for a male victor. In an industry where female leads have to fight for a fair chance and are written off as box office poison by archaic executives, Rey’s success is a major milestone for audiences and creators alike, and she did it all without a boyfriend-in-waiting.”
*Possible spoiler*
If they’re not siblings, this isn’t Star Wars.