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Miss Marple
Miss Jane Marple is the one of the two main protagonists of Agatha Christie's detective fiction works, alongside Hercule Poirot. She is also the main protagonist of the titular Miss Marple series and its adaptations, appearing in 12 novels and 24 short stories in all.
Her first short story appearance is "The Tuesday Night Club" in 1927, which would be included in 1932 short story collection The Thirteen Problems, and first made her novel debut in the 1930 novel The Murder at the Vicarage.
She had been portrayed by various actresses, including the late Dame Gracie Fields, the late Dame Margaret Rutherford, Dame Angela Lansbury, the late Dulcie Gray, the late Helen Hayes, Ita Ever, the late Joan Hickson, the late Geraldine McEwan, the late Dame June Whitfield and Julia McKenzie. Her younger self had been portrayed by Isabella Parriss and Julie Cox.
What Makes Her A Shojo Heroine?[]
- Heroic/Honorable: She investigates countless crimes. While it’s hard to count, how many lives did she save (if did), she at least prevents various criminals from evading justice.
- Kind/Gentle: A very kind-hearted lady.
- Bubbly: For her age.
- Compassionate: Is a typical sweet old lady, who always has a theme for a talk.
- Optimistic: Is always seen in good mood.
- Believes in the Power of Friendship/Love: Is a friendly old lady.
- Possesses Plot Armor: Little to nobody sees a threat in her. Thus little to nobody tries to kill her.