Clarissa MACDOUGAL

Clarissa MacDougal is a fictional character in the Lensman series of science fiction novels by E. E. "Doc" Smith. She is the first female Lensman in the series, and is a major character in the first two novels, Galactic Patrol and First Lensman. Clarissa is a young woman from Earth who is recruited into the Galactic Patrol, a space police force that protects the galaxy from the evil Boskone. She is quickly promoted through the ranks, and eventually becomes a Lensman herself. As a Lensman, Clarissa is given a powerful telepathic device called a Lens, which allows her to communicate with other Lensmen and to see the future. Clarissa is a brave and resourceful fighter, and she is often called upon to save the galaxy from danger. She is also a loyal friend and a loving partner, and she is instrumental in helping the Lensmen defeat Boskone. Clarissa is a complex and well-developed character. She is strong and independent, but she is also kind and compassionate. She is a role model for young women, and she is a reminder that even in a male-dominated world, women can be just as strong and capable as men.