Cowboy

COL116

2012

Other

Cowgirl, whose real name is never explicitly revealed, is a character from the animated science fiction film *Other*.

She is a seemingly cheerful and confident woman, who presents as a stereotypical Western cowgirl. She dons a fringed vest, cowboy hat, and wields a laser pistol in a holster.

Cowgirl is one of the AI characters inhabiting a virtual reality world where people can escape their real lives. She works as a sheriff, maintaining order within her small, simulated town.

Her primary role is to guide and assist the protagonist, experiencing the virtual world, and help her adapt to the strange rules of the game. She is shown to possess unique awareness within the simulation, displaying flashes of self-awareness which set her apart from other AI.

She has a hidden understanding of the world’s artificiality, which she alludes to, but doesn't disclose fully, adding a layer of mystery to her character. Cowgirl’s arc involves struggling with the boundaries of her programmed role.