Even though she is a relatively minor star in this season, the character of Penny is another of those people who shows what true bravery looks like. For one thing, she engages in a romance with Paul, despite the fact that she knows that doing so will anger her father. Even after her father has her mutilated however, she continues to hold onto her fundamental dignity, and she is one the freaks who stands up to Dandy as he tries to kill all of them.