Anne Boleyn is an intriguing character. She seems to appeal to modern-day women in a very potent way. Because she was such an independently opinionated and spirited young woman, which at the time was unheard of.

Famously, Anne Boleyn was not a beauty: she was more about quirkiness and an innate sensuality, and there are a lot of references to her eyes. Which sends out a great message for women, because life is not about the aesthetic all the time.

A young woman has young claws, well sharpened. If she has character, that is. And if she hasn't so much the worse for you.

I never got to make that transition from little girl to young woman... and that really screws you up.

No time to marry, no time to settle down; I'm a young woman, and I ain't done runnin' around.

Sometimes a woman's looks or sensuality are too readily wrapped up in their power.