When I look around the world, I don't see too many damsels in distress. If they're a damsel in distress, they're manipulating some guy to help them.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that women often portray themselves as needing help to manipulate others into action.
Sigourney Weaver's quote reflects a critical observation on the traditional trope of 'damsels in distress.' It implies that, rather than being passive victims, many women are active agents who use their situations to influence and manipulate those around them, especially men, into providing assistance, thus challenging the stereotype of helplessness.
In practice
Discussing the representation of women in movies at a film festival.
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Please, God, please, don't let me be normal!
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Once I put that wig on, I didn't say an intelligent thing for four months. My voice went up. I walked differently. I'd ask incredibly stupid questions.
Every man I meet wants to protect me. I can't figure out what from.
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Today is my anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Please pray for me and all priests.
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