Tolkien- For the Love of Eowyn! - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Ellwyn · 02-18-2004, 11:42 AM

In response to the above ideas of there lacking romance in Tolkien, what about Beren and Luthien? That is a very romantic tale.

Anyway, back to main subject.

Eowyn, as you probably guessed by my avatar, is my favourite character. She was brought up in a male-dominated environment and was probably brought up in the same manner as her brother until she reached maturity and was then treated like a woman. She was cooped up and had to look after Theoden for what must have seemed like a lifetime. Who wouldn't have wanted to be free?

That's my view, anyway.

02-18-2004, 11:42 AM	#28
Ellwyn Animated Skeleton Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wales Posts: 27	In response to the above ideas of there lacking romance in Tolkien, what about Beren and Luthien? That is a very romantic tale. Anyway, back to main subject. Eowyn, as you probably guessed by my avatar, is my favourite character. She was brought up in a male-dominated environment and was probably brought up in the same manner as her brother until she reached maturity and was then treated like a woman. She was cooped up and had to look after Theoden for what must have seemed like a lifetime. Who wouldn't have wanted to be free? That's my view, anyway. __________________ 'Too often have I heard of duty. But am I not of the House of Eorl, a shieldmaiden and not a dry-nurse? I have waited on faltering feet long enough. Since they falter no longer, it seems, may I not now spend my life as I will?' - Éowyn