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Author: DieHard

Jun 7th 2008 at 3:11:56 PM

The problem with lumping it is that MarySue is already an elephantine article that sort of misses the underlying point (i.e. that it's a flat character given total idyllic focus) in favor of listing all the most generic traits that pop up in the most amateur writings.  If anything, the article should be rewritten to focus exclusively on the underlying basics of the character type, with the tell-tale signs being split into their own article(s).  In fact, here's how I can see this being done:

* MarySue - The basic mechanics of what makes a MarySue regardless of the superficial traits.  No examples, with the below getting them.
* PuritySue (or MarySueClassic) - The FriendToAllLivingThings that is TooGoodForThisSinfulEarth.
* AngstSue - The {{wangsty}} Sue with a tragic past and bleak outlook.
* GodModeSue - TheMinnesotaFats that comes in, displays way more aptitude than the other characters, and is just so much ''better'' in every single way.  The more ridiculous ones are practically AGodAmI.
* TsundereSue (or Tsuedere, or FeministSue) - The type that is confrontational of everybody and generally acts like an (unintentional) StrawFeminist without anybody calling her out.  Gets everybody to respect her for her "spunkiness" and fixes everybody's problems with firmness.  Almost always ends up melting in the arms of the hero (or author's preferred male character).  Doesn't show up as a male character very often because of the DoubleStandard (female confrontation is endearing; male confrontation is hostile).
* RelationshipSue - The Sue that exists solely to be the author stand-in for a relationship with such and such character.  Could also be used to refer to when an opposite gender MarySue is made, with the author either using a canon character or a more toned down original character as their avatar.  Overlaps with MagicalGirlfriend, but that doesn't automatically make a MagicalGirlfriend one of these because they can still be fleshed out characters.
* ParodySue - Analysis of the huge amount of parody/deconstruction done to these character types while also serving as the place for all the listings of such.
* MartyStu - Analysis of the traits of the above and how they tend to mutate with the Y chromosome.