Comparing Ellie and Miley

Ellie from 'Tomorrow; When the War Began' and Miley from 'Hannah Montanna Movie' have some similarities and differences. One of the similarities between them is that they are 17 years old and they are typical looking country girls but a difference is that Miley has the choice to be either her country self or change into a glamorous pop star. Miley's problems in the movie are first world problems as she is torn between her two lives whereas Ellie has a much bigger problem as she and her group are fighting a war where they are the underdogs. Both girls though show determination and courage to try to defeat their problems and this makes them both good role models as they are not depending on anyone to help them solve them. This though doesn't mean they don't need support. Ellie and Miley find romance yet Ellie isn't afraid to call it off whereas Miley's story is a happily ever after. Ellie wouldn't do absolutely everything for Lee yet Miley would reveal her identity just for the boy she likes. Ellie's story is a lot more realistic and shows her as an independent girl that can lead a group and that has earnt her respect. Miley is still quite independent but she does put a lot on the line for a boy and this can portray women to sometimes be weak as they would do anything for a boy but she does solve her problem on her own with her conscience and she also has respect from all her fans. Both Ellie and Miley share the similarity that they can be independent and can work out their own problems and this is how women are shown in modern day texts.