Eowyn Arwen Galadriel

[Eowyn of Ithilien]

who do you prefer and why?????
I know that this is a very open ended question smilies/smile.gif

[Inziladun]

Of the three I would have to say Galadriel. She always seemed to me to have the most depth of any of the female characters. Her incredible age was one reason for that, and I like the fact that she was present nearly from the very beginning of the Elves, and yet stayed in ME until Sauron was defeated. In addition, despite her great power she was able to resist the temptation of the Ring. Lots of character and wisdom there.

[Viliel]

i think Eowyn is the best just because... she is real, if you follow my meaning smilies/biggrin.gif she is very live, very natural...

[enep]

Arwen, however beautiful she is supposed to be, is never heard of in LoTR, basically. Eowyn is undoubtably courageous and brave - her actions in spite of the role she was given prove that. Galadriel, however, is not only beautiful like Arwen but brave, courageous and strong-willed like Eowyn.

[Halbarad]

But was Eowyn not beautiful? Although not an elf she was beautiful so I would put her up there with Galadriel. One cannot help being human after all smilies/wink.gif

[Telchar]

ENEP smilies/smile.gif smilies/smile.gif smilies/smile.gif Where have you been???????

BtW: Galadriel

[Eowyn of Ithilien]

It's obvious that my favourite is Eowyn but I want to explain why smilies/smile.gif
Arwen doesn't take an active role...she sits at home while Aragorn goes to war...and although she's physically the most like me (there's an otherwise definite blonde bias in this book! smilies/wink.gif) there's no chance that I would stay at home...Galadriel is perfect smilies/smile.gif Perhaps I feel somewhat hmm intimidated by that??? Eowyn follows her heart and doesn't sit at home when she's told to smilies/smile.gif And yes I suppose I'm just too romantic and the love between Faramir and herself also made me biased smilies/smile.gif

[ November 30, 2001: Message edited by: Eowyn of Ithilien ]

[Elrian]

Galadriel, born in Valinor during the time of the 2 trees, rebellious, falling under the doom of the Nolder, she dwells with Melian, learning from her, then journeys further inland, eventually becoming Lady of the Galadhrim, and forming the White council. Ever a foe of Sauron, and refusing the power when offered, to diminish into the West like the rest of the Elves. That's one classy lady! smilies/smile.gif

[Tarlondeion Of Gondolin]

Its a tough one - Galadriel is basically perfect and Arwan is beautiful however I will have to go with Eowyn because shes very beautiful herself, she follows her heart and shes of the men (I obviosly dont use the term men literally) of Rohan who our by far my favourite people in middle Earth?

[Ionia Luffs Reindeer]

As much as I hate to jump on the bandwagon, Eowyn's my favourite and probably always will be. She's much more natural, as mentioned... She has flaws, both visual and to her character... *finding it difficult to word thoughts, as usual* Arwen and Galadriel seem the type to be admired, but from a distance, if you catch my meaning. I can only offer the horrible analogy of a unicorns and horses. While the unicorn might be far more perfect, I can almost promise that you'd be far happier in the company of a horse. Sometimes being around perfection isn't as enjoyable as being around well-constructed beauty that happens to pack a punch as well.

I phrased that horribly. And golden-tongued speakers wanna clarify that for me?

All hail the newbie!

[Fenrir]

Galadriel for refusing to take the one ring when it was offered to her, even though she knew it was the only thing that could preserve Lorien.

[silme-ranaa]

Eowyn showed outstanding courage ,so i would pick her.

[silme-ranaa]

Eowyn showed outstanding courage ,so i would pick her.

[Airetelluma]

Me jump. Bandwagon. Ha ha. smilies/wink.gif

Yes, in case that didn't clear it up for you, I have to go with Eowyn. She's brave and strong, and fought for the ones that she loved, yet was fallible. The perfection of Galadriel was a bit too much for me; I prefer someone who's a bit more human. Although, of course, Galadriel isn't human. Eowyn also was interesting, seeing as how she was such a contrast. She was so strong and beautiful, yet weak and rather messed up on the inside. Plus she got one of the few romances in the books. smilies/smile.gif

[red]

I choose Elrond.

-réd

[Eowyn of Ithilien]

I, also, thought Galadriel was perfect but she isn't; Feanor seems to ignite in her a desire to rule without interference from the Valar

[Grey Ship]

As far as I can recall Galadriel had more golden hair than Eowyn, therefore i think ill settle for Galadriel. I really like golden hair.

[Airetelluma]

Originally posted by red
I choose Elrond.

The resident Elrond fan speaks! smilies/smile.gif

[Elrian]

Originally posted by red:
<STRONG>I choose Elrond.

-réd</STRONG>


You have very good taste!

smilies/wink.gif What's all this fuss about other characters in the movie? Wasn't Elrond the star? smilies/wink.gif


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[ January 02, 2002: Message edited by: Elrian ]

[red]

Eeew! Please! I said I choose Elrond, not Hugo Weaving. Though he is a fine actor, he is no Elrond.

-réd, Elrond devotee

[Luineglin]

he definetly was no elrond in the movie

[Telchar]

OK I'm facing serious punishment from BW for saying this smilies/frown.gif
.... but réd, I thought you chose Elrond because he was such a BIT** in the movie??? smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif

[Lush]

Agent Elrond-the biggest elven stud to have ever graced Middle Earth! (Wait, this is not that type of thread). Hmmm, sorry to jump in here and bore everyone to death with something that's already been said before-but I like Eowyn, because she survives unrequited love. Basically, she is an inspiration to losers such as myself.

[onewhitetree]

Oh come on! Just because he wasn't as girly as Legolas and Haldir and Celeborn and all the other elves. I thought he was great. smilies/smile.gif

[Lush]

Hahahahahaha!!!!
Are you implying that I like (gasp!)girly men?...I mean elves? smilies/smile.gif
I personally would have never liked Legolas had he not been such a skilled warrior. Pretty blue eyes and flowing blond hair only take us so far!
As for Elrond, he definitely has a powerful presence. And as Lara Flynn Boyle said regarding President Vladimir Putin, "Well, power is sexy."
My apologies to everyone who desires the continuation of an advanced discussion! (Well, it's about time we lightened up)

[Primula Banks]

*mutters something that sounds entirely too much like 'Frodo'*

Ah, of the girls? Lets say...Galadriel. Because of her powers, will power among them. Being unfairly hideous myself, I can't say I buy much into beauty. So because of spirit and power, definitely Galadriel.

[Luineglin]

I like Arwen because she chooses to be left behind of basicly her entire people to live among and become a mortal for love. that is a sacrifice that will be bittersweet until the end.

[Elrian]

Originally posted by red:
<STRONG>Eeew! Please! I said I choose Elrond, not Hugo Weaving. Though he is a fine actor, he is no Elrond.

-réd, Elrond devotee</STRONG>

He definately is the Elrond!

smilies/tongue.gif Merriam Webster is adding Hottie to their dictionary this year just so he can be properly described smilies/biggrin.gif

[Luineglin]

he is not the elrond agent maybe but elrond god no.

[Luineglin]

he is not the elrond agent maybe but elrond god no.

[Lush]

*scratches head in confusion*
What was that? smilies/confused.gif

[Eowyn of Ithilien]

Agent Smith from the Matrix he can play, Elrond he can't

[Turambar]

LOL at Telchar

[Luineglin]

woops sorry guys about the double post but lets face it hes just not right for the part

[Elrian]

Originally posted by Eowyn of Ithilien:
<STRONG>Agent Smith from the Matrix he can play, Elrond he can't</STRONG>

Ha! Ha! Elrond he did play, and very well too, as well as all the other roles he's played. smilies/tongue.gif smilies/tongue.gif smilies/tongue.gif

[ January 04, 2002: Message edited by: Elrian ]

[Eowyn of Ithilien]

lol nooooo someone was wondering what one of the posts meant and I explained-I believe Weaving played Elrond well as it was written, but it's not the sort of Elrond I had in mind

[Luineglin]

yeah all the roles exept elrond but your right it was the scripts falt

[Ghâshgûl]

I prefer Eowyn because she rebels against her so-called role as woman. And that in a heroic novel where men should be real men and women should be real women and huge stupid stone trolls from the Misty Mountains should be real huge stupid stone trolls from the Misty Mountains !

Ghâshgûl


P.S.:
Lush:
<STRONG>...I like Eowyn, because she survives unrequited love...</STRONG>

And you didn't???

*thinkingaboutdeadyoungintelligentfemalerussianstu dentwhodidntsurviveunrequitedlove
andinstantlyrememberingthebookofmariarybakowaonbyb edsidetable*

Your real name isn't Anna Grom, is it?

[ January 18, 2002: Message edited by: Ghâshgûl ]

[Dûrkriswen]

I liked Eowyn the best, she had a strong will and she never gave up. I liked how she allways wanted to be out there in the middle of everything trying to help others, instead of staying at home doing nothing. Imagine what might have happened if she hadn't been at the battle on the Pelennor Fields..

[Lush]

Originally posted by Ghâshgûl:
<STRONG>Ghâshgûl
*thinkingaboutdeadyoungintelligentfemalerussianstu dentwhodidntsurviveunrequitedlove
andinstantlyrememberingthebookofmariarybakowaonbyb edsidetable*

Your real name isn't Anna Grom, is it?

[ January 18, 2002: Message edited by: Ghâshgûl ]</STRONG>

My real name is Natalia, and I survived unrequited love, though it doesn't make me any less of a loser because the object of my affection was a spaniard who smoked too much pot. At least Eowyn had taste. smilies/wink.gif

..."Fair and cold, like a morning of pale spring that is not yet come to woman-hood." Now, I can identify with that very easily. Thus she remains my favorite.

[Aralaithiel]

First...I think Hugo plays Elrond way better than he did Agent Smith. He brought out both sides of Elrond- the human and the elf.
Second...you guys are gonna love (at least it's highly likely that you'll love it) my fan fiction that I am working on. I am writing The Tale of Aralaithiel, Elrond's other daughter. She is conceived during the Last alliance of men & elves. And, she's one gutsy b*%#@! It may be awhile before I get the intro posted, but I thought I would pique your interest!
I choose both Galadriel & Eowyn. They are both an excellent combo of beauty & brains.
I like this thread - and that Gandalf diary had me in stitches!!!!!! smilies/biggrin.gif

[The Squatter of Amon Rûdh]

that Gandalf diary had me in stitches

I second that motion. I think there may have been some sort of gay subtext to it though ;)

[Lotrelf]

What's the need to choose one? They're all incredible in their own ways.
Arwen: Her brave decision, to choose mortality over the comfortable life of Valinor, family and all her kins. Knowing she'll end her life in a bitter way, she chose to give up all of it for her man. Who can't like her? It's not just her beauty, but her character that makes her a powerful character despite not appearing much in the books.

Lady Galadriel: I'd go for her for rejecting the temptation of the Ring. She was the oldest and Wisest.

�0‡6owyn: Well, she's the character I feel closest to mine. She's human, brave and sacrificial (?). Her courage and bravery become inevitable for the downfall of Sauron when she kills Witchking. No man could kill him, so it had to be a woman.
Therefore all of them for different reasons. :)

[blantyr]

Can I put in an honorable mention for the river-daughter?

[cellurdur]

Out of the three I 'prefer' Arwen, because she probably had the best character and finest character out of the three.

However, Eowyn was a very human character that rose to kill a foe much greater than her. In some ways she reminds me of Turin. So my favourite out of the three is Eowyn.

[littlemanpoet]

Can I put in an honorable mention for the river-daughter?

Nice, blantyr. :) Now you've made it hard for me. I was going to say Eowyn, but I second Goldberry.

[Morthoron]

Arwen. She has the longest shelf life.

[Mithalwen]

Really? That's your criterion? Right up there with UHT milk.

I think Eowyn and Galadriel are similar and both vastly preferable to Arwen who doesn't seem to have any personality in her own right and merely is a poor imitation of someone else.

[Morthoron]

Really? That's your criterion? Right up there with UHT milk.

Guess I should have put a smiley emoticon in, because I really can't take the innumerable forum questions like this seriously. Who's the bestest? The hottest? The smartest? The biggest cup size? Tough to say with fictional characters who serve drastically different roles in the novels. In Arwen's defense, she has dark hair, which I definitely prefer over blondes. My wife will appreciate that answer.

[Mithalwen]

If you say so... :p

[cellurdur]

Really? That's your criterion? Right up there with UHT milk.

I think Eowyn and Galadriel are similar and both vastly preferable to Arwen who doesn't seem to have any personality in her own right and merely is a poor imitation of someone else.

Arwen is not in the books a lot, but I don't see why you fault what we find.

Nor do I see any similarity between Galadriel and Eowyn. Eowyn was a depressed suicidal girl, who had lost virtually everything that mattered to her. She was desperate for any means of escape even if it was just riding into the Paths of the Dead. Deep down Eoywn had now desire to be a warrior or a great queen. She just wanted a meaning role in life and respect.

Galadriel is a very different kettle of fish and from a different background.

[Wousides]

Eowyn - Her and Merry fighting the King of The Nazgul was cool.

[Snowdog]

Arwen. She has the longest shelf life.
Really? That's your criterion? Right up there with UHT milk.
Guess I should have put a smiley emoticon in, because I really can't take the innumerable forum questions like this seriously. Who's the bestest? The hottest? The smartest? The biggest cup size? Tough to say with fictional characters who serve drastically different roles in the novels. In Arwen's defense, she has dark hair, which I definitely prefer over blondes. My wife will appreciate that answer.
If you say so... :p

↑ That exchange just cracked me up! :D

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As for the original question being asked, I like all three in their own way. I know... cop-out answer. I'll go deeper into my head-canon ... :eek:

As these three are basically the only women major characters mentioned in the Lord of the Rings story, I'll review each one:


• Galadriel - I've always had a 'thing' for the hot blonde elf in her flowy dress... but she was clearly above this mere Dunedain Ranger #26's station.

• Arwen was clearly beyond this mere Dunedain Ranger #26's station as she was even beyond the Chieftain's station until he became king of a reunited kingdom... a challenge Arwen's dad threw down after breaking up a make-out session between them, thinking that would be too big of a wall to climb for him. Of course it wasn't, and this mere Dunedain Ranger #26 returning to Minas Tirith with Aragorn and Arwen after they came north and stayed for a time, surely took advantage of hanging around the royal house as an advisor during Aragorn's reign.

• Éowyn was clearly the one this mere Dunedain Ranger #26 had a real chance with. Were it not for the fact that we were leaving Dunharrow in the early morning hours into the Dimholt, I could have been a good wingman to Aragorn and come along behind him soothing the broken hearts. But Éowyn caught Aragorn stealthily slipping from the blankets and sneaking away, and by the time we met again after the Battle of the Pelennor Fields, Éowyn was in the HEaling House being woo'd by Steward Faramir of Gondor, a man worthy of the blonde babe from Rohan and well above this mere Dunedain Ranger #26.


So, in retrospect, I have to say it was Arwen. When one of the younger daughters were born, she appeared somewhat different from her brother Eldarion and her sisters, and there was some question in the timing. This mere Dunedain Ranger #26 had taken a misstep while climbing Halifirien and was rehabilitating his broken ankle so did not go with Aragorn and Éomer and the armies of Gondor and Rohan when they rode off to war in the east....