A damsel in distress is a character, usually a woman, who finds herself in a situation of danger, difficulty, or helplessness and requires rescue or assistance from a hero or another character. This archetype is often depicted as vulnerable and in need of saving, and her situation typically serves as a plot device to highlight the hero's bravery, resourcefulness, or honor. The damsel in distress is a common figure in traditional fairy tales and adventure stories, though modern narratives often reinterpret or challenge this trope by giving the character more independence or strength.

Definition und Bedeutung von „damsel in distress“ im Englischen

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