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Why Rarity is awesome

Ah, Rarity. The pony who loves fashion, drama, and business. These may seem like odd priorities for the Element of Generosity, but that's what I love about her. She balances the traits that must be played out as the Element of Generosity, but, like practically all of the Mane 6, she springs to life with her own traits not defined by her Element. Now, you may be asking how that makes Rarity great, as I previously stated most of the Mane 6 have traits outside their own Element. And that's just the thing. 

Rarity's own personal accomplishments, goals, and basically everything outside of her generous spirit would lead you in the complete opposite direction of what her Element would be. Funny enough, Rarity's original Element was gong to be inspiration, but it was changed to generosity. Looking at Rarity's other traits, I can easily see why Faust was going to chose that Element for her. Rarity's creativity, dramatic nature, and large amount of costumers that are inspired by her all play in to inspiration being the go to Element. 

Now let's go back to what makes Rarity great. Just like Rainbow Dash, Rarity initially did not have a friendly exterior. She came off as snooty, privileged, and hoity - toity, as seen in Sweet and Elite, Sisterhooves Social, Sonic Rainboom, Look Before You Sleep, and others. However, let's look at Rarity now. 

As seen in Campfire Tales, she brings a considerably lesser amount of belongings than as seen in Sleepless in Ponyville. She proves time and time again just what her Element means, as shown recently in Best Gift Ever!. Not only that, but Rarity spits on your typical "damsel in distress" or "girly girl" trope so wonderfully. I know this has been mentioned a lot as an excellent reason to love Rarity, but let me just rephrase. Rarity has proven time and time again that while she indulges in girly habits and might need saving a little more than the rest of the Mane 6, she is still a strong, feminist icon that is perfect for little girls to look up to. Take "A Canterlot Wedding" when she puts up a good fight against the changelings, the premiere where she fights the manticore, and most notably, the entirety of "A Dog and Pony Show". These episodes all show how Rarity is a great character for girls to look up to. 

Sure, Rarity is girly, I'm not denying that. But what she isn't is materialistic, air-headed, or vindictive or cruel, which are all common traits of "girly girls" in some cartoons. Rarity destroys this trope, and that's why I love her. 

Well, that concludes my second character study. Sorry if I'm repeating a lot of what's already been said, I guess I'm just trying to enforce it. 

Next I'll be doing Twilight Sparkle.