Ever notice how many stories use the kidnap> quest> rescue formula? It's way too many to count. In most cases, the female characters are weaker or younger than the others, playing into the damsel in distress trope. They need rescuing, and the rescuer is often a stronger older male with a history of violence. Thankfully times are changing and this trope is evolving. Play a game of Six Degrees of a Damsel in Distress to see how.
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