Mollys Character in Rabbit Proof Fence

In the movie, Rabbit Proof Fence, three Aboriginal girls get stolen and sent to a camp for Aboriginal children to become British. Molly, the oldest of the three reveals her character a lot in the beginning of the film, when they first get captured and plan to escape. She is stubborn, optimistic and compassionate. After they were brought to the camp, the three Aboriginals saw what happened to a girl who tried to escape. Molly refused to change her mind about escaping, even when her sister and cousin begged her to stay for fear of receiving the same treatment. But Molly would not listen, and insisted that they would make it. This represents her stubbornness, and her refusal to believe that they might not make it. This also shows her optimism. Molly believes that they can escape and make it back home. She supports her companions, and tells them that they will make it out. She has a good attitude, and does not let the situation they are in stop her from helping and supporting her younger relatives. You need to be pretty compassionate to do all these things, and that is exactly what Molly is. She cares for her younger sister and cousin, and keeps there spirits high, when she herself must feel terrible. These are some of the traits that make a good hero, and Molly seems to definately be the hero in this situation. To be able to not think about what might happen if you fail, but continue as normal, and keep fighting without worrying to much about yourself and more about others. The only flaw is her stubornness, which may represent a problem in the future. Other than this though, Molly is good hero material.