What Your American Girl Doll Says About the Rest of Your Life
Felicity Merriman
You had Felicity because of one or more of the following reasons:
A) you had red hair
B) You thought she had the prettiest clothes and accessories.
C) Fewer people had Felicity, and you wanted to be unique.
D)…
I came across a boxed set of all of the Felicity books when I was in first grade. It was the best Sam’s Club experience ever and needless to say, I fell in love at first sight with what was then The Pleasant Company.
I think that I actually finished the set within one week. The books introduced me to the Rev War as we reenactors call it, and it also introduced me to one of my favorite vacation spots, Colonial Williamsburg.
Anyway (I really should stop myself here because I can go on and on), here is my response to the original post from an über awesome blogger (brownie points earned for American Girls appreciation).
A) I don’t have red hair but for some reason I have always been attracted to red-headed protagonists in literature.
Anne Shirley, anyone?
B) I do think she has the prettiest clothes.
C) I was already a unique child, I didn’t need another excuse!
D) Yes, it is just you, dear! :-P
So, what exactly is my reason for being thoroughly obsessed over Felicity Merriman, “the spunky, spritely, colonial girl growing up just before the American Revolution in 1774?” (Yes, that description comes from memory.)
1.) She has red hair (red-heads are flippin’ awesome).
2.) She is a revolutionary in the making (she bows to no kings!)
3.) She has a desire to go against the rigid gender roles of the 18th century.
4.) Ben. They were totally meant for each other!
5.) Her best friend was a loyalist. Yes, it is possible to be friends with someone whose political philosophies are different than yours. I think…
6.) She has a mind of her own and is not afraid to use it.
(via grizzlybears34)
