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Olivia Dunham Character Traits

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Fringe is a television series that ran from 2008 to 2013 having a total of five seasons. For one looking for a science fiction with twists and turns, along with an appropriate amount of drama, action, little bit of romance and a plot that seems to deliver great episodes at every turn, this series is it. Not only does this show have engaging qualities, the lead Olivia Dunham is the utmost depiction of a warrior woman. Olivia is an impressive protagonist being an example of how a strong woman works in a male dominate field, have the inability to look vulnerable in front of criminals, and over come the struggles in her own life. Olivia is a strongly written character, not only beautiful, but qualified for the job. She earned the positions she …show more content…

When her lover got into an accident, she used it as motivation to find someone who could be responsible but also help save him. She comes to Broyles with a lead about Doctor Bishop, who is placed in a mental institute because one of his assistants died during an experiment he performed 17 years ago. Olivia had to fight with Broyles to get him to listen to her on why he is a good suspect to question. Doctor Bishop has experience working with the chemicals that were used and he may know how to find a cure. Olivia does not back down defending her lead, “OLIVIA: I'm coming to you with a solid lead and your personal resentment is preventing you...BROYLES: And you're wasting your breath and my time. Do you understand "immediate family?" You want to question Dr. Bishop, you go find his next of kin and have him escort you in. Talk to Bishop, uncover something substantial and I will have your back. Until then, I am not so convinced. Now, can you handle that?” (1.1). She knows what needs to be done in order to be able to maneuver herself in this field is to prove herself. Her just saying her thoughts on a case will not be enough. She needs to go out there and work harder in order to gain the respect of her supervisors. Even though she has prove herself many times in the past through her work. Olivia still has to validate herself. Leaving the notion that she has the ability

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