NOTE: all quotes are from "The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines." I'm leaving a lot out - most of which applies, some of which doesn't. If you want the latter, well, buy the book. It's interesting. ;-) -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Overall comment on the women of the crew: as a group, they appear to be rather watered-down versions of the heroine archetypes, compared to the men who seem more full-blown. I suspect this is a result of their being sidelined and given relatively less action and fewer lines of dialog - they were thought of as supporting characters rather than as heroines and not showcased. Frequently they start out closer to the Archetype's pattern and then get weakened by being made more caring, nicer, more passive. Still, it's pretty easy to see which way they were tending.
Jenna is The Seductress.
"The SEDUCTRESS holds enormous power over others, hypnotizing them with her charm and desirability. She is mysterious, manipulative and bewitching."
"Men feel more powerful and desirable in her company, because she deliberately sets up that illusion. She may have a specific purpose in bewitching her man, but she can turn on the charm whenever she wants, even if she is not interested in anything particular."
Under virtues:
"Assertive-The SEDUCTRESS has learned that to be on the offensive is to her advantage. .... She does not care about being in charge as long as she is in control of her own destiny."
"Strong-This woman is a survivor. The SEDUCTRESS does whatever is necessary to get what she needs. Enduring whatever she has to, she makes full use of her powerful attractions and mental acuity. When smoke clears, she is still standing."
Under flaw:
"Cynical-The SEDUCTRESS is jaded. Scornful of others, she trusts only her own judgment. She is suspicious of everybody, especially men. In her experience, everyone is in it for themselves."
"The SEDUCTRESS: + is independent and smart + is able to size up people quickly and accurately + is cool and calculating + is very, very savvy"
Susan Beth (susanbeth33@mindspring.com)