When I read today’s prompt — “If you could be any character from a book or movie, who would it be and why?” — I paused for a moment. So many names and faces flashed through my mind, from brave fictional warriors to real-life pioneers portrayed on the big screen. But after much thought, there was one name I kept coming back to: Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG).
RBG wasn’t just a character in a film — she was a real person whose life and legacy were so remarkable that they inspired books, movies, and most importantly, change. Her story wasn’t just one of success — it was one of perseverance, compassion, intelligence, and relentless pursuit of justice.
Why RBG?
Because she embodied everything I admire and strive to be:
• Kindness with strength
• Compassion backed by courage
• A belief in equality that wasn’t just spoken but acted on every single day
Ruth Bader Ginsburg made history not because she wanted fame, but because she wanted fairness. She stood up for those whose voices were silenced. She changed laws so that women, families, and future generations could live with more dignity and freedom. And she did it all with grace, humility, and fierce determination.
What This Means For Me as a Mum
I want to raise my daughter to believe — no, to know — that she can be anything. That she can take up space, speak up, challenge injustice, and live a life full of meaning. I want her to grow up knowing that being kind doesn’t mean being quiet, and that strength doesn’t always roar — sometimes it’s a whisper that refuses to back down.
Choosing RBG as the character I’d want to be isn’t really about pretending. It’s about being inspired. It’s about holding on to a vision of a better world and working every day to help create it — not just for me, but for my daughter, and for every parent raising a child in a world that still needs change.
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References:
• RBG (2018) – Documentary film on the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• Carmon, I., & Knizhnik, S. (2015). Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• Supreme Court of the United States: Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why?
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