Are You an Ent or an Entwife? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalaith · 02-02-2003, 05:58 AM

I think a mix of both is best.
The Entwives were very useful - they brought the science of agriculture to humanity. But of course nature also needs space to flourish.

Incidently while I am female I have not the slightest idea of gardening whereas my other half does. And Tolkien was not as rigid in his gender stereotyping as you think - Sam and his father were prodigious gardeners.

02-02-2003, 05:58 AM	#4
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	I think a mix of both is best. The Entwives were very useful - they brought the science of agriculture to humanity. But of course nature also needs space to flourish. Incidently while I am female I have not the slightest idea of gardening whereas my other half does. And Tolkien was not as rigid in his gender stereotyping as you think - Sam and his father were prodigious gardeners. __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling