Odette is the anointed Queen of the Swan Lake and the famed main character of the classical ballet, however within this adaptation she represents more than just a one dimensional proponent for 'goodness' or 'true love'. She is one half of a narrative dichotomy that begs to beget the definition of true love. Odette represents independence, authenticity, self respect, and compassion.
Her character exists as a fundamental antithesis to the nature of the ego. Guided by the words of her late mother, her true north is authenticity. Throughout the tale she time and time again rejects any implication to doctor herself, whether that be to climb vapid social heirarchies or satiate petty judgement. She behaves and presents herself exactly as she is, and in doing so is uniquely able to accept and empathize with others exactly as they are.
While she has been naturally blessed with beauty resplendent, it is her pointed effort to forgo vanity that bolsters her beauty beyond vapid adornment. By setting her sights outside the realm of judgement or applause, she has traded in fickle validation for access to a confidence that can never be taken away from her, that exists on terms only she controls.
Because of her dedication to authenticity and her persistence in reflecting her personal philosophies, Odette is made into a aspirational leader, beloved by the swans and the prince for her heroism in the face of Rothbart's, and the ego's, twisted temptations.
