Archaeology of Tomb Raider: In the Spotlight: Fernanda
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| Title: | Archaeology of Tomb Raider: In the Spotlight: Fernanda |
| Interviewer: | Kelly M |
| Interviewee: | Fernanda |
| Date(s): | December 22, 2015 |
| Medium: | online |
| Fandom(s): | Tomb Raider |
| External Links: | "In the Spotlight: Fernanda – The Archaeology of Tomb Raider". Archived from the original on 2020-07-03. |
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Archaeology of Tomb Raider: In the Spotlight: Fernanda was conducted in 2015.
Some Excerpts
So, tell us a little about yourself.
Well, my name is Fernanda but I’m also known as Menmaatra Sethy Merenptah or Iset Merit-Amon on social media (*cough* ancientegyptfanhere *cough*). I’m from Mexico, I’m 23 years old, and I’m studying for a degree in Intercultural Literature. Aside from Ancient Egypt, I have a great interest in South Asian cultures.
How has Tomb Raider changed your life?
Lara Croft has been my role model par excellence ever since I first met her. Due to some kind of “bad” relationship I had with my mother back then, Lara somehow became that main female figure you unconsciously follow, admire, and look up to when you are that young. I remember how I used to even say that she was my mum, or that I wanted her to be my mother (I still do it sometimes, LOL).
In terms of my interests, the Tomb Raider series definitely reinforced my inevitable crush with ancient civilizations, and I have also taken self-defence and scuba diving classes because of Lara. No regrets!!
What are your thoughts on Lara’s image? Is she simply the product of a sexist gaming industry or can she be seen as a positive role model?
I do believe that she was designed the way she was because the main audience intended for the games was male. However, being beautiful never got in the way of her super-awesome personality. She can definitely be seen as a positive role model, as she has been mine. Personally, instead of being worried about how good she looks, she has inspired me to try to actually be healthy and take good care of my body and mind. I don’t see any harm with having a strong, badass, intelligent and beautiful female leading character!