[elfling]

I agree that FRRT wasn't a woman hater. His views were more like those of his time. Women were not usually in the action but he did portray them as intelligent and kind people, often leaders and not in a negative way. Today is a different culture but still not as many women are in the role of warrier ect. but the choices are there. I myself would rather go with the fellowship than sit on a pedistal and inspire them as Arwen does. But as Queen of Gondor I bet she does alot more than sit around on a pedistal.