Arwen

[Rhudladion]

Hullo! I am new here, so if these comments are old school bare with me.<BR> I am a member of a fairly selective group of guys that meet about once a month to drink beer, smoke pipes, and talk about the LOTR. Each member of the group is at least currently on his second reading, with some of the members having read it over 10 times (these we call lore-masters). <BR> To get to the point: we are split about 50/50 on the Arwen issue, the main disagreement being over the Ford scene. Half our group says Arwen simply should not be there. The other half are of the opinion that movies and books are different medium and must therefore be treated differently. With the consideration that a one to one ratio between the movie and the book could not be achieved, what are all of your opinions on the matter?<P>My opinion: I have heard that in response to criticism about the scene, Jackson says he is being true to the "spirit" of the LOTR. I think he must have read a different LOTR. There is NO WAY that Arwen would run down to the Ford so near to Rivendell where plenty of Elven warriors dwelt and face the Nine by herself! I mean give me a break! Elven females were adored...not weak...but protected. I just think it's blatant abuse to the spirit of the LOTR. Anyone agree???<P>Rhudladion