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Old 07-27-2002, 11:41 PM   #13
Estelyn Telcontar
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Birdland, I find Tolkien's use of the word pity one of the interesting aspects of the chapter "The Steward and the King", RotK.
Quote:
He (Faramir) looked at her (Eowyn), and being a man whom pity deeply stirred, it seemed to him that her loveliness amid her grief would pierce his heart.
But I desire no man's pity. (Eowyn)
Do not scorn pity that is the gift of a gentle heart, Èowyn! But I do not offer you my pity. (Faramir)
I agree, we would use "compassion" today. There is certainly nothing of contempt or looking down on a weaker person in Faramir's pity for Èowyn; on the contrary, it is filled with respect that grows into love.
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