Characters that are often overlooked. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

the phantom · 11-29-2004, 09:44 PM

I've never really thought of Glorfindel as an overlooked character (except when we're talking about the movies).

I thought everyone who read LOTR thought that ol' Findy was awesome and wanted to find out more about him.

And Lushy-poo- how could multiple "hot" characters be overlooked? It's a crime! It defies all logic.

But you kind of expect it since what, maybe 90% of Middle Earth's main characters were tall and good-looking.

Tolkien sure knew how to create a great world.

StarJewel · 11-29-2004, 10:41 PM

Lachwen...your comment on Fingolfin's wife sparked my curiosity. She is mentioned in the Peoples of Middle Earth, though rather briefly. Her name is Anaire, and she didn't leave Aman to go with Fingolfin into exile. That's about all that is said about her.
On that note, I think that most of the Elven wives are overlooked, with the exception of Galadriel and Melian. How many times do we hear how the gentler half of the Eldar influenced things?

Boromir88 · 11-30-2004, 05:35 AM

Not just elven wives, but dwarven wives too (or women)!!!! Only Dis was mentioned, poor girl, stuck with all them dwarves.

Amrod the Hunter · 12-01-2004, 03:22 PM

Dragons-you only get to know something of how they look and that they are cruel.In LoTR there is no dragons.Was Sauron that poor or could he bouught a little,cute... flame-throwing dragon!Hahaha
Others are werevolves-really.Werevolves are mentioned really rare-who created them?How many were they?
ANd you have many more creaatures,but I can't remember,so move on!Next!

dragoneyes · 12-01-2004, 06:02 PM

Robin Smallburrows - he sounds so sweet from what he says to Sam, he doesn't mean no harm, he just always wanted to be a shirriff.

Fatty Bolger lead a rebellion against the ruffians and was then nearly starved to death and all we hear is how he commented on Pippin's height. Though he did get a little more attention before the quest.

Boromir88 · 12-01-2004, 07:51 PM

Forlong as well, Lord of Lossarnach.

The man brought in 200 tall men from the mountains (the people expected more), however, they still cheered as he entered the city.

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Forlong the Fat! Forlong the Brave! Forlong the Old!

Iris Alantiel · 12-07-2004, 01:09 PM

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Or are we just being stupid? Tolkien was a great writer, yes, but even he couldn't some up with wonderful, in-depth backgrounds for every character.

Given enough time, Lachwen, I'm sure he would have done just that.

As for overlooked characters, I'm with Imladris. Nobody thinks of Legolas as an overlooked character anymore because of all the fangirl attention he's gotten, but really, I always wondered about him. He's the member of the Fellowship we get to know the least. What was he doing there, how did he get there, and where had he come from before?

Also, I think Rosie Cotton is completely overlooked. Sure, her life doesn't really seem to have the drama of an Eowyn or a Galadriel (or even an Arwen) but I still want to know about her. What was so wonderful about this hobbit-lass that captured Sam Gamgee's heart so completely? Even after all he had seen and done, he returned as in love with her as he'd been when he left - so she must have been something special. Yet we only ever get to know her peripherally, in relation to Sam. So what was her story?

11-29-2004, 09:44 PM	#1
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	I've never really thought of Glorfindel as an overlooked character (except when we're talking about the movies). I thought everyone who read LOTR thought that ol' Findy was awesome and wanted to find out more about him. And Lushy-poo- how could multiple "hot" characters be overlooked? It's a crime! It defies all logic. But you kind of expect it since what, maybe 90% of Middle Earth's main characters were tall and good-looking. Tolkien sure knew how to create a great world. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

11-29-2004, 10:41 PM	#2
StarJewel Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: I'm in my dear Maedhros' arms, dreaming the day away. Oh, who am I kidding, Chicago is nothing like that! Posts: 116	Lachwen...your comment on Fingolfin's wife sparked my curiosity. She is mentioned in the Peoples of Middle Earth, though rather briefly. Her name is Anaire, and she didn't leave Aman to go with Fingolfin into exile. That's about all that is said about her. On that note, I think that most of the Elven wives are overlooked, with the exception of Galadriel and Melian. How many times do we hear how the gentler half of the Eldar influenced things? __________________ Visit my writing site...if you dare http://www.fanfiction.net/~mirielamarian

11-30-2004, 05:35 AM	#3
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Not just elven wives, but dwarven wives too (or women)!!!! Only Dis was mentioned, poor girl, stuck with all them dwarves. __________________ Fenris Penguin

12-01-2004, 06:02 PM	#5
dragoneyes Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Completely lost track, sorry! Posts: 733	Robin Smallburrows - he sounds so sweet from what he says to Sam, he doesn't mean no harm, he just always wanted to be a shirriff. Fatty Bolger lead a rebellion against the ruffians and was then nearly starved to death and all we hear is how he commented on Pippin's height. Though he did get a little more attention before the quest. __________________ "We might succeed in roasting Pippin alive inside." - Frodo.

12-01-2004, 03:22 PM	#4
Amrod the Hunter Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dol Amroth Posts: 54	Dragons-you only get to know something of how they look and that they are cruel.In LoTR there is no dragons.Was Sauron that poor or could he bouught a little,cute... flame-throwing dragon!Hahaha Others are werevolves-really.Werevolves are mentioned really rare-who created them?How many were they? ANd you have many more creaatures,but I can't remember,so move on!Next!