See here.
The ultimate Damsel in Distress?
Interesting. I never realised it was such a standard motif.
Cool page, thanks for linking to it.
I’ve said it before: in SF, the Statue of Liberty is the most indestructible structure on Earth. When the Apocalypse arrives, you will find no safer shelter. Even if by some chance the head manages to get knocked off and you happen to be be inside, you can ride that sucker all the way into downtown Manhattan with no ill effects. The inside’s probably equipped with airbags and everything.
I propose the trade name “Libertinium” for the superstrong alloy of copper that makes up the Statue’s outer skin.