What is a Femme Fatale?
A femme fatale is a woman who is extremely attractive and quite mysterious, with a hint of danger. The role of the femme fatale in society has shifted as a result of changing attitudes towards women, with modern femme fatales being a far cry from their historical counterparts, but the myth of the femme fatale is quite enduring. Perhaps the best single word to use when describing a femme fatale is “alluring;” a femme fatale classically has a deep, sultry voice, a provocative body, and a complex character, for those who delve beneath the surface. Several qualities distinguish a femme fatale from other women. She tends to be extremely intelligent in addition to being quite beautiful, and she often speaks, behaves, or dresses in an unusual and striking manner which is designed to get attention, without being too flashy. Most importantly, she is extremely dangerous; historically, an entanglement with a femme fatale could have dangerous or even devastating consequences, especially for a man.
