Top Feistiest Female Characters in Literature

There are only a few characters, in literature, who manage to leave a lasting impact on us.

Here's a list of top female characters who are awesome and bad ass (as usual, my lack of skill in describing things shows up!), I might have missed a few, so forgive me.

PS: The ladies are ranked in no particular order.

Enjoy!

   1. Hermione Granger (J.K Rowling)

That I love Harry Potter, is no big secret, but you all will agree that having Hermione Granger on this list is justified, and not just one of my blind judgements.

J.K Rowling has managed to write such an amazing array of characters, strong and deep, and Hermione Granger is one of them. She refuses to dumb herself down to be more appreciated, she doesn't let anyone else run her life, she is self sufficient and not to forget, 'the smartest witch in their year'.

Hermione Granger...you rock!

   2. Jane Eyre (Charlotte Bronte)

One of the most inspiring female characters of all time, Jane Eyre kicks ass in a time where women were no more than secondary citizens.

She is strong minded, individualistic and compelling, and she holds her own with the brilliant Mr. Rochester! 

   3. Katniss Everdeen (Suzanne Collins)

She supports her family, hunts like a pro and volunteers as a tribute in a 'gladiator-esque' game, in place of her little sister. Katniss Everdeen does not let any guy dictate her life either, all this makes the girl on fire, one of the strongest female literary characters in a long time.

  4. Mrs.Weasley (J.K Rowling)

'Not my daughter, you b****'...Mrs. Weasely, on first glance, will appear as a kind, matronly, mother hen, but don't be fooled. Mrs. Weasely can kill a Death Eater, as she can knit a jumper. J.K Rowling again astounds us by bringing forth such a powerful character, showing the world that if a woman chooses to manage her home and family, she isn't weak. 

  5. Luna Lovegood (J.K Rowling)

Again a character by J.K Rowling, but can I help it?

Luna Lovegood is a quirky, brilliant and all together awesome human being. 

J.K Rowling stated that Luna Lovegood is one of the rare people who actually doesn't give a damn about what people think of her!
In a world full of self image issues and identity crisis, Luna Lovegood is a breath of fresh air!

  6. Daenerys Targaryen (George R.R. Martin)

Mother of dragons and Khaleesi of a Dothraki clan, Daenerys Stormborn is one hell of a character. Right from amassing a slave army to preparing an attack on Westeros, Daenerys gives all the other kings a run for their money!.

  7. Josephine March (Louisa May Alcott)

Josephine March is another character who is ahead of her times. A writer, she is free spirited, hot tempered, willful and strong.
For most part of the book, Jo has a job, which was unusual  for a young lady with an upper-class background in nineteenth-century America. She is ambitious and isn't afraid to speak her mind. She scores top marks in the 'Strong Female Characters' category!

  8. Miss Marple (Agatha Christie) 

She might appear to be a harmless, sweet old lady, but beware.. her mind is as sharp as a knife.
The character of Jane Marple is delightful. On the surface, she appears to be just a nosy, gossiping old lady, but her sharp logical mind and deduction prowess never fails to impress me.

  9. Cleopatra ( William Shakespeare)

Cleopatra is charismatic, passionate, ambitious, powerful, cunning and awe inspiring. Clearly one of Shakespeare's strongest and feistiest female characters.

  10. Lisbeth Salander (Steig Larson)

With a mysterious and painful past, Lisbeth Salander is a really interesting character to read and explore. She's fiercely independent, stubborn, and intelligent, and isn't afraid to use violence, to save herself. She's motivated, focussed and street smart, and the tattoos and piercings do give her an intimidating and bad ass status!