Marriage in Middle-earth I (happy) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lyra Greenleaf · 06-08-2003, 04:16 PM

Some happy marriages ended in tragedy though, such as Denethor and Finduilas. Denethor loved her, that is clear, and most likely she loved him back, but they couldn't be happy. So is Tolkien saying that sometimes, love just isn't enough? Or is it a sign of the evil growing over the world that is so overbearing it can get in the way?

[ June 08, 2003: Message edited by: Lyra Greenleaf ]

06-08-2003, 04:16 PM	#27
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	Some happy marriages ended in tragedy though, such as Denethor and Finduilas. Denethor loved her, that is clear, and most likely she loved him back, but they couldn't be happy. So is Tolkien saying that sometimes, love just isn't enough? Or is it a sign of the evil growing over the world that is so overbearing it can get in the way? [ June 08, 2003: Message edited by: Lyra Greenleaf ] __________________ “Sylphs of the forest,” I whispered. “Spirits of oak, beech and ash. Dryads of Rowan and hazel, hear us. You who have guided and guarded our every footstep, you who have sheltered our growth, we honour you." the Forbidden Link