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Old 09-15-2005, 04:59 PM   #242
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Leaf More defense of Celeborn

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Originally Posted by Anguirel's link
As a woman, I have to say that Celeborn also won major points with me when he rebuked Boromir for thoughtlessly using the expression 'old wives tales'. Not many people are willing to speak up for the wisdom of old women, and in a fandom which seems all too eager to brand Tolkien as sexist, Celeborn is a shining light. If ever there was a man unafraid of powerful women, or a husband willing to share glory with his wife without thinking that this in some way damages his own masculinity, Celeborn is the one.
What more can I say? I just can't vote against Celeborn after that.

I personally still think that Goldberry should go, although I haven't decided if I should vote for her yet.
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