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For those who have sisters, you know how complex sister relationships can be. You can range from hanging out in each other’s rooms to screaming matches over the tv remote. Despite the bickering and bad days, sisters (younger, older, and even a twin) are our role models, best friends, and our biggest supporters.
For some of us, we not only look up to our own sisters but to those on the big screen. Those who do not have sisters see these characters as their own, who they mold themselves after and look up to. For those of us who are sisters, we are inspired by these characters to be better for our siblings. The representation of strong women in sister roles is important in movies and television for all people. Let’s take a look at these iconic on-screen sisters we all wish we were or had.
Nani (Lilo and Stitch)
Out of all the sisters Disney has created, Nani really set the bar high for how to be a dedicated and hardworking sister. Assuming the role of both her mother and father after their passing, Nani worked tirelessly to provide a “normal” life for her younger sister, Lilo.
In order to avoid Lilo being taken away from her, she worked tirelessly as a waitress to provide for her and her sister, as well as maintained the house all alone. When Lilo decided to adopt Stitch, Nani handled every challenge that came with him (including losing her job) as best as she could so Lilo could remain happy and without worry. She truly was the embodiment of “ohana.”
Katara (Avatar: the Last Airbender)
It can be difficult being a good sister and powerful water-bender, but Katara seems to handle both well. Her relationship with her brother, Sokka, shows how true siblings act with various bickering fights and disagreements.
Katara, despite being younger than Sokka, continues to assume the motherly role after their mother had passed away. She does this through her incredible resilience to become a better water-bender, which inspires him to become a better warrior. However, no matter what, Katara is willing to do anything for her brother and be there for him through thick and thin.
Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games)
One of the bravest on-screen sisters is Katniss Everdeen, who volunteered as tribute to take her sister’s place in the hunger games. Her sacrifice shows her undying love for her sister, Primrose, by volunteering without any hesitation and facing the possibility of dying.
Her bravery not only affected her little sister but also everyone in Panem and allowed her to become a role model and the face of the rebellion against the Capital. Katniss was willing to put her life on the line to protect her sister, and that truly exhibits the infinite love siblings have for each other.
Ginny Weasley (Harry Potter Series)
Ginny Weasley was the youngest child and only daughter in her family. After the traumatic experience of being under Tom Riddle’s control as well as being captured by him, Ginny grew more courageous and brave throughout the rest of the series. Her fearlessness grew as she started defending herself, her family, and Harry Potter in conversation and battle.
She was willing to learn battle techniques and would eventually use them in the final Battle of Hogwarts. Even as the youngest sister, her brothers admired her for being who she was and never backing down. Ginny is the type of sister to be a role model for bravery, growth, and love.
Alexandra And Camryn (Twitches)
Being separated at birth did not stop these supernatural sisters from reuniting to save the world. Alexandra and Camryn demonstrate the powers sisters have when they work together and use their strengths to overcome any challenges.
These strong young girls were able to defeat the darkness from their home kingdom and save everyone they love, including each other. Their strong twin bond shows that family can always find their way back to each other and that their love for one another is their strongest weapon.
Who We Choose To Be And Who To Inspire
Sister representation in media shows not only how important sibling relationships are, but helps give women of all ages (even those who do not have sisters) a role model. From twin witches to an eighteen-year-old Hawaiian, these strong fictional sisters have large impacts on their families as well as those who watch them. It is important to remember that sisters in real life can be just as powerful, courageous, brave, strong, and loving as those on screen.
