Interesting observations
Elianna. Another one, and probably more recognizable, Gandalf's pupil, is a good man, and wins Eowyn's heart. Where Saruman's pupil, likes Eowyn, but Eowyn despises him. I think there is a definate connection Tolkien is trying to make, and the answer is Eowyn. She falls for the good guy, and eventhough there was a time when Theoden listened to Grima's counsel, Eowyn saw right through him
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