Fun fact, in the book, it's explicitly stated that Sophie is a wizard like Howl and has a magical gift for speaking things into existence. Wish they added that into the film bc it explains SO MUCH and adds to the theme that her thoughts were shaping her reality.
There's one scene where she's fixing Howl's jacket and says it looks like it's built to attract ladies. And then SUDDENLY women are swooning over him.
I love this so much
It’s been a long time since I read the series, but this post sums up why these books are so extremely charming. Sophie isn’t openly a witch—in fact, her youngest half sister Martha (cut from the film) is the one apprenticed to a witch. From the start, Sophie believes that she isn’t destined for any sort of greatness because she is the eldest of three, and it’s always the youngest siblings in stories who find love or go on adventures. She’s a literary foil for Howl, who enjoys showing off and flaunting his magical abilities. Sophie is the pure opposite, treating her magical abilities as if they’re simply a natural part of herself.