Mommy's Little Heroine

Although the relationship between a father and daughter and between a mother and son is a common theme and central conflict in many a story, the relationship between a mother and daughter is a noteworthy trope. In other words, there's nothing quite like being Mommy's Little Heroine.

These heroines have a strong bond with their mothers and/or are motivated by them, especially when it comes to their love. Their love for each other drives these heroines to follow in their mothers' footsteps, support them every step of their way, and keep their legacies alive.

Even though they usually care about each other, these heroines and their mothers can get into conflicts and collide with each other as these girls grow up, usually in their preteen or adolescent years, especially when the mothers are strictly overprotective of them, let their problems get the better of them, the heroine and her mother are unable to connect with each other, or the heroine doesn't live up to her mother's expectations. That usually doesn't stop the heroine and her mother from learning from their actions and rekindling their bond, even when the two of them must let each other go.

Noteworthy Examples

 * Merida (Brave)
 * Sophie Sheridan (Mamma Mia!)
 * "Lady Bird" McPherson (Lady Bird)
 * Kayley (Quest for Camelot)
 * Anna Coleman (Freaky Friday)