Astrid Lindgren once stated that Pippi represents her "longing for a person who has power but does not abuse it" . Pippi uses her strength to protect the weak, punish bullies, and challenge arbitrary rules, but she almost always uses humor or misdirection rather than violence . Why She Still Matters Today
Pippi remains a powerful cultural icon because she challenges nearly every social norm: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Best of Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren Pippi LГҐngstrump
She is the "strongest girl in the world," capable of lifting her own horse or outwitting the strongest man in a circus . Astrid Lindgren once stated that Pippi represents her