Self-Defense

Not only does the hero or heroine prove him or herself a worthy asset when he or she rescues or stands up for another person, but also when the protagonist stands up against the antagonist to protect himself. This can range from defying the villain to standing his ground against him.

Examples

 * Rapunzel stands her ground against Mother Gothel when she realizes she had been using her for her own selfish purposes.
 * Brave little Gosalyn Mallard stands her ground against various Villains, including Hammerhead Hannigan and his cohorts, Negaduck, Darkwarrior Duck, Wacko, and Steelbeak.
 * Jane refuses to surrender to Captain Hook when he corners her on the sails.
 * Solomon Northup stands his ground against John Tibeats and refuses to strip his clothes for his lashing.
 * Tarzan fights and overpowers an enraged Kerchak to protect his new human friends, But it only leads to the betrayal of his gorilla family.
 * Marge Simpson
 * Bart Simpson
 * Molly Weasley
 * Neville Longbottom
 * Harry Potter
 * Cameron Poe fights and kills a drunken man who tried to assault his pregnant wife Patricia, but it only leads to be charged and sentenced to life in prison for ten years.
 * Morty Smith slamming Jellybean’s head multiple times who try to violate him.
 * Steven Universe stabs Bismuth with sword.