Regarding Gríma and Éowyn

[Lhunardawen]

This thread made me realize more how much injustice the movies have made against the characters.

Yes, Grima is not weak. He could overpower Eowyn if he desired to. But I believe he was not in any way interested in getting Eowyn by himself, he was waiting for Rohan to finally fall into the hands of Saruman. Then he could get her, she being his prize of war and a reward for the evil he has sown into Edoras. For the meanwhile, with the battles still being fought, he would be contented "stalking" Eowyn, as Eomer said:

Too long have you watched her under your eyelids and haunted her steps.

I agree with Evisse--there is no love in Grima's heart, only lust.