Sympathetic, clever, creative, and with spooky talents, here is why Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas is Tim Burton's best heroine.

Tim Burton has created a number of memorable heroines over the years, ranging from goth girl Lydia, femme fatale Catwoman and the vivacious Corpse Bride. But there is one particular heroine that stands out and rings in many fans' minds, and that is Sally, the redheaded ragdoll from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Arguably Burton's most iconic female character, Sally is more than simply a pretty face and Jack Skellington's admirer. With a number of talents, she is independent, sympathetic, and clever - admirable and trademark qualities in a Tim Burton heroine. Sally is something of a dark horse and not to be underestimated.

10 Sally Is Self-Reliant

Unlike many of Tim Burton's heroines who have the support of friends and sometimes family, Sally has no obvious friends and her creator, the mad scientist Dr. Finkelstein, certainly doesn't do much to help her. As a result, the ragdoll is self-reliant and does not wait for someone to help her when things go wrong.

Instead, she takes matters into her own hands and does what she can to resolve the situation. Whether it's escaping Dr. Finkelstein's laboratory or rescuing Santa Claus, Sally is not a damsel in distress.

9 She Is Clever And Resourceful

At first glance, Sally may seem naive, but that certainly is not the case. In fact, Sally is clever and rather resourceful, which adds even more to her likability as a character.

She poisons Dr. Finkelstein multiple times (even ingeniously fooling him with a slotted spoon at one point), she creates a pulley system to give Jack a basket of goodies, and she uses her body parts in an attempt to rescue Santa Claus (a plan which could have worked). It is fair to say that perhaps Sally is one of Burton's smartest heroines.

8 She Has A Spooky 'Superpower'

One of Sally's most memorable features is that she can remove and reattach her limbs. Furthermore, these limbs have a life of their own and can be used to her advantage.

This is essentially a lowkey superpower and something that no one else in Halloween Town can do. Yes, the Corpse Bride also has this but so do all the dead in Corpse Bride, making it a little less special. Sally's ability is ultimately one of a kind, requires good sewing skills, and she uses it in a valiant rescue attempt.

7 She Is Gifted In Potions And Poisons

Being the cooped-up daughter of a mad scientist, Sally seems to have taught herself the art of poisons, a gift that no other Burton heroine possesses. The audience sees her gather ingredients in the graveyard and use them to concoct a poison for Dr. Finkelstein.

But she doesn't just have skills crafting poisons. Sally seems gifted in potion-making too, as demonstrated by the ghostly butterfly potion she gifts Jack, and the fog juice she uses in an attempt to stop him. A gift like this is always cool for any heroine, especially a Burtonesque heroine!

6 She Is Creative

Tim Burton frequently features artistically talented protagonists in his works. Edward can sculpt, Emily has musical talents, Lydia is a photographer and Sally can sew. What's more, she can sew well. Being stitched together and with limbs prone to falling off, sewing is an essential skill for Sally in order to get by.

Even so, Sally's sewing goes beyond simply reattaching her limbs and her skills are recognized in Halloween Town - including Jack himself, who happily proclaims, "Who else is clever enough to make my Sandy Claws outfit?"

5 She Is Sympathetic

One Burton hallmark is the sympathetic outsider character, and Sally is no exception. In fact, it is fair to say that Sally is easily the most sympathetic character in the movie. She is, perhaps, one of the kindest of Burton's characters, and also the most conventionally attractive.

Yet, her insecurities as expressed in her song are extremely relatable and touching. What's more, she sympathizes with Jack's longing for something different. Her sympathetic nature not only makes her a good heroine but a relatable one.

4 She Isn't Afraid To Speak Out (Except About Her Love For Jack)

Although shy, Sally isn't afraid to stand up for herself or be the voice of reason. She expresses her frustrations of being forced to stay inside to Dr. Finkelstein, tells Jack of her premonition (or at least tries to), and even gives Oogie Boogie a piece of her mind.

The only thing she doesn't have the courage to admit is her feelings for Jack. Whilst other Burton heroines are confident in this manner, Sally is an introvert, so her speaking up at the right time is an admirable trait.

3 She Takes Risks

Whether it's for herself or others, Sally isn't afraid to take risks. She flings herself out of the window to escape, a near heart-stopping moment for many watching, and she tries to stop Jack in front of everyone with the fog juice.

But Sally's boldest risk is infiltrating the lair of Oogie Boogie, Halloween Town's only truly dangerous and feared resident, to rescue Santa Claus. Sally's risks were out of choice, showing an immense amount of courage. Not many of Burton's heroines pull as many risks as Sally does.

2 She Puts The Greater Good First

Clearly, Jack's plan to take over Christmas is a foolish idea, and it is only Sally who can see this. Sally, who adores Jack greatly, could have gone along with his plan to please him, but that is not the case. Instead, she expresses her worries and tries to stop him.

But when this doesn't work, she attempts to rescue Santa to set things straight. Yes, her actions were done out of love for Jack, but they were primarily done because of concern for his safety and the greater good of all holidays and humankind.

1 Sally Is Key For Jack's Character Growth

Sally and Jack Skellington are one of the most popular animated couples of all time. Although Sally never existed in the original children's book, and their romance doesn't blossom until the end of the movie, the final scene where they confess their love for one another is magical - they are kindred spirits and have been all along.

Not only is this a beautiful scene, but Jack's gestures are a sign of his character growth, something ignited by realizing his errors but fuelled by Sally's quiet love and actions. Not many of Burton's heroines can boast this.

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