The Women of Middle-Earth, by Christine O'Donnell

Free Republic ^ | 12/18/203 | Christine O'Donnell

[warpsmith]

In the midst of piles of Lord of the Rings merchandise on every shelf, Tolkien’s wisdom is applied to just about everything — Tolkien and industrialization, Tolkien and communism, Tolkien and religion, etc. What’s surprising, especially in today’s hypersensitive post-Gloria Steinem world, is the dearth of commentary on Tolkien and women.

[nutmeg]

ping!

[Rose in RoseBear]

Ping-a-ling!

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

Miss you guys in the Hobbit Hole, although it is still slow, awaiting the expected green light for the movies of ‘The Hobbit’.

[xp38]

I remember her on Politically Incorrect. Maher had her on because he thought she was hot even though he completely disagreed with her. Expect some loathsome attacks on her soon.

[Mamzelle]

re: Maybe that’s why Rove hates her. Being a Dwarf, his people never did like elves much, so I suppose also not liking those who write about elves.)))

You insult the good people of Gloin. Rove is no dwarf.

He's an ORC.

[Mamzelle]

O’Donnell, with her mega-watt smile and Celtic dimples, makes me think of Rosie Cotton.

[allmendream]

I recall the words of Liv Tyler, who, when catching wind of the fan uproar over having Arwen at the battle of HelmsDeep, told Peter Jackson “You don't need to put a sword in Arwen’s hands to make her strong!”.

You will notice the leftover elves at the battle, but they cut her out of the scene.

And she was definitely one of the strongest characters, who willingly, and for love; forsook her immortality and parted with her entire family, a parting that would endure past the ending of the world.

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

Interesting read! I don't remember if I read it at the time it was posted, but I may have.

[Bear_in_RoseBear]

I deliberately don't post anything of much substance any more, for various reasons. When a storm is coming, it's wise to take cover.