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Originally Posted by Lalwendė
It's testament to Aragorn's character and his love for Arwen that he is able to resist the temptation of Eowyn!
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Well, come on now; does every fair woman represent a temptation for a man? And a cold one at that? This reminds me of Chris Rock saying that a man is as faithful as his options
. I don't agree
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Originally Posted by Lalwendė
I think that you could say Aragorn would equally feel reluctant to encouarge Eowyn as a lover and as a young recruit to the war
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I wouldn't agree; the problem he sees with her departure is that she would not fulfill an obligation, not that she would be unfit for battle. He points out to her that she fulfills a position that would otherwise be taken by a marshal or a captain, and that soon may come a time when even those with valor but without renown will be needed in the last defense - an obvious reference to her.