Seductress Hypnotizes | Wonder Woman

However, when written well (see: Greg Rucka’s Rebirth run or the classic George Perez stories), this trope becomes a metaphor for . Diana exists in a world that constantly tries to objectify her. A physical fight is something she wins. A hypnotic seduction, however, represents the insidious nature of a patriarchal society that tries to tell her she isn't in control of her own story.

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It proves that the strongest muscle in the human (or Amazonian) body isn't the bicep—it’s the will. And the strongest chains aren't made of steel, but of silk, whispers, and false promises. However, when written well (see: Greg Rucka’s Rebirth

That is the key takeaway: