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Child of the 7th Age · 06-23-2002, 12:03 AM

Kuuharan -- My apologies. Both of the characters in this essay are among my favorites. Yes, the Elf was definitely Finrod. And the wise woman was Andreth.

Tolkien has few female portrayals of this type -- the older woman who has been through a lot and learned something as well but with considerable sadness. This archetype of the wise woman is present in many fantasy tales and folklore, yet less common in Tolkien. The discussion of the failed relationship she had with Finrod's brother is so poignant.

sharon, the 7th age hobbit

06-23-2002, 12:03 AM	#7
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Kuuharan -- My apologies. Both of the characters in this essay are among my favorites. Yes, the Elf was definitely Finrod. And the wise woman was Andreth. Tolkien has few female portrayals of this type -- the older woman who has been through a lot and learned something as well but with considerable sadness. This archetype of the wise woman is present in many fantasy tales and folklore, yet less common in Tolkien. The discussion of the failed relationship she had with Finrod's brother is so poignant. sharon, the 7th age hobbit __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.