This month is Women’s History Month, so it is important to delve deep into the powerful contributions of women to society, especially in moments where they had to push against the current of their time. Agatha Christie, an English mystery novelist in the 1900’s, changed the game in murder mystery books, and left a legacy that has lived on for around a century. It is no wonder that she is known as the “Queen of Mystery”.
You may know Christie by some of her famous novels, like And Then There Were None and The ABC Murders. And, if you were a fan of Knives Out (2019), you will definitely enjoy movie adaptations of Christie’s most popular books: Murder on the Orient Express (2017), and Death on the Nile (coming this September!).
Yes! That is Michelle Pfieffer and Daisy Ridley! Penelope Cruz is not pictured here:(
That is indeed Gal Gadot and Letitia Wright (to the back left)!
Christie is famous for her compelling detectives she used in a succession of books, Hercule Poirot and Jane Marple. Jane Marple is a particularly important milestone in the depiction of women in literature. Miss Marple is a quirky old lady, who has a sweet complexion and loves to knit, yet she has a precise mind and will of iron.
While some think that a strong woman is obligated to have a fierce, stern, and stubborn personality, Christie’s depiction of Miss Marple shows that females can find strength in their emotion and compassion. Moreover, Miss Marple has many flaws in her career, but her personal journey in navigating her shortcomings makes her character that much more close to heart and personal.
As a girl who may feel insecure about showing my emotional side, or showing any flaws that may be taken advantage of, Miss Marple, and Agatha Christie’s legacy proves to me that I can be unapologetically me, and still pave my way through the world.
Happy Women’s History Month!
I LOVED Knives Out!!!
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