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While not a big fan of the movie, my impression was the character trait expressed was self-determination. I'm not even sure what you mean by "tomboy" as she was

• im3w1l 13y ago
  'In an email to the Independent Journal on Saturday, she said she has given Bob Iger, president of Walt Disney International, "a piece of my mind" for the entertainment giant's decision to glamorize the tomboy character she envisioned.' '"There is an irresponsibility to this decision that is appalling for women and young girls," she said,' '"When little girls say they like it because it's more sparkly, that's all fine and good but, subconsciously, they are soaking in the sexy 'come hither' look and the skinny aspect of the new version. It's horrible! Merida was created to break that mold — to give young girls a better, stronger role model, a more attainable role model, something of substance, not just a pretty face that waits around for romance."' 'Signers variously described the new Merida as "vapid," "arm candy," "unrealistic" and "vacant looking."' From the article.
• shardling 13y ago
  And now I have no idea what you mean by tomboy, since it's definitely possible to be both a tomboy in some ways, but feminine in others. Anyway, the article characterizes her as a tomboy, and I think you'd find the word used often in reviews of the movie. Her enjoyment of archery and tramping through the outdoors over sewing and fancy dresses pretty clearly fits into any reasonable definition of the word.
• bitwize 13y ago
  She was interested in traditionally masculine activities, such as shooting and fighting.