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Originally Posted by Boromir88
Right now I'm pressed for time, and too much thinking going on sadly, but here's what I've thought of...
What are the reasons behind Eowyn's despair? I would have to say Grima. She can't do anything about her beloved Uncle's Kingdom who's slipping away, and on the verge of being over run, she probably knows who is behind it (Grima), just can't do anything about it. Eomer definately knows who is behind it, but when he tries something, he's hauled off to jail. Also, I think Tolkien leaves us with this uneasy feeling about Grima and Eowyn. In the movie it's Eomer who says these lines, but in this case Gandalf....
So we get this vibe that something's happened with Eowyn and Grima.  Which could be the reason for her despair. |
I think there is something else Gandalf says about Grima having words not just for Theoden - the "What is the house of Eorl but a thatched barn ......" bit. Again, I have speculated elsewhere that another possible reason for Eowyn's rejection of marriage is she feared that Grima would be the likely groom. I doubt anything actually happened beyond Eowyn being aware of this being a likely fate and having the sleazoid creep watch her every move....