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Forum: The Books 09-26-2004, 07:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,840
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield Faramir taking the Ring

I think Faramir would definitely have held out longer than Boromir, but would have eventually tried to take the Ring. However, I don't think his motives would have been the same. Boromir wanted the...
Forum: The Books 09-22-2004, 11:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,840
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield I think Frodo would have met Boromir in Ithilien,...

I think Frodo would have met Boromir in Ithilien, Boromir would have taken the Ring to Denethor, and the War would have been lost.

-Lily
Forum: The Books 09-22-2004, 08:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,441
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield Faramir's relationship with Denethor

Lobelia,

I always read that passage as a command, not a plea --"If I do this stupid thing for you, then you'd better show me some respect when I get back" but I can see how others might feel...
Forum: The Books 09-21-2004, 04:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,441
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield Elfstone, I disagree with you about Faramir. I...

Elfstone, I disagree with you about Faramir. I believe he would have supported Aragorn's claim even if his father were alive. Faramir went on the suicide mission because it was his duty to do as his...
Forum: The Books 09-21-2004, 03:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,840
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield Boromir wasn't the problem

I think Boromir would have accepted Aragorn as king. The problem would be that Denethor would not have despaired if Boromir lived and so he too would have been alive at the end of the War. I don't...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-12-2004, 09:37 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,144
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Female orcs

Just because Tolkien didn't mention them doesn't mean they didn't exist. Tolkien didn't mention female eagles or female Haradrim either, as far as I know, but no one is suggesting they were dug out...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-03-2004, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,013
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield Faramir's resistance

I think Faramir's resistance to the lure of the Ring came from both his own characteristics and also the circumstances under which he came across it.

Faramir had more Numenorean traits than...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 04-25-2004, 04:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,211
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield What's wrong with crying? It releases tension....

What's wrong with crying? It releases tension. Just be sure you don't have to be anywhere special after finishing the book. Then you can experience it at leisure. I don't usually find the ending sad,...
Forum: The Movies 03-22-2004, 05:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,628
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield I was disappointed in that Theoden's death (which...

I was disappointed in that Theoden's death (which always makes me cry when I read it) didn't move me at all. I was also hoping for the houses of healing scenes and was pretty disaapointed when they...
Forum: The Books 03-10-2004, 06:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,481
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield I think the green stone was the Elessar, or...

I think the green stone was the Elessar, or Elfstone, that was given to Aragorn by Arwen via Galadriel as a token of hope. (It's in the "Farewell to Lorien" chapter.) He later took his name as king...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 03-01-2004, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,446
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield I agree with Findegil: we just don't know. ...

I agree with Findegil: we just don't know.

Tolkien calls the different humanoids of Middle Earth "Races;" there is no mention of "Species."

Men can interbreed with both Elves and Orcs and...
Forum: The Books 02-25-2004, 10:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,241
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield To expand on what Silver Dragon said, Denethor...

To expand on what Silver Dragon said, Denethor knew Isildur's heir was coming to Gondor to claim the Kingship -- probably via the palantir. In the Pyre of Denethor, after Denethor reveals he's been...
Forum: The Books 02-05-2004, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,027
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield Also, as Finduilas' family has an elvish...

Also, as Finduilas' family has an elvish ancestor, Faramir and Boromir have a teeny bit of elf in 'em.

-Lily
Forum: The Movies 01-27-2004, 07:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,797
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield Lalaith, I agree that the fan reaction to the...

Lalaith, I agree that the fan reaction to the changes in Arwen's character had a nasty edge to it. That was wrong. Some of those people were just rude and immature, in my opinion. I also had...
Forum: The Movies 01-27-2004, 05:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,797
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield Earendil, please do not use the term "feminazi"....

Earendil, please do not use the term "feminazi". I find it extremely offensive.<P>Please take a quick test:<P>True or False: I believe that if a woman does the same work as a man she should be paid...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-26-2004, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,183
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield It's not essays, but the Henneth Annun site had a...

It's not essays, but the Henneth Annun site had a fanfiction challenge where the authors were to address the question:"Was Eowyn a heroine or a deserter?" You might find it interesting.

Eowyn:...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-25-2004, 06:19 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 42,833
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield I've never actually seen a fic with a...

I've never actually seen a fic with a "half-unicorn" in it -- it was something I saw on a "Middle Earth Mary-Sue Litmus Test." I would assume it's half-human or half-elf. Either that or it's just...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-25-2004, 05:25 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 42,833
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield Legolas and Smaug? With Leggy as tops? ...

Legolas and Smaug? With Leggy as tops? smilies/eek.gif Sounds mighty dangerous, not to mention abrasive. smilies/biggrin.gif

I saw a funny story where Faramir and Eomer are trapped in a cave...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-25-2004, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,505
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield Middle Earth Role Playing It was a...

Middle Earth Role Playing

It was a pencil-n-paper RPG that came out around the same time as AD&D, but prided itself on being "more realistic." This meant that if you were a hobbit, your life...
Forum: The Movies 01-25-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,797
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield To answer your question, HC, watch the film to...

To answer your question, HC, watch the film to the point where Gandalf and Eomer charge down on the orcs and jump into them. Right after that orc head goes flying, pause the movie and advance frame...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-25-2004, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,505
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield I think this thread is probably going to be moved...

I think this thread is probably going to be moved to Novices and Newcomers.

Yes, I played MERP once or twice, but never really got into it. Fighting anything was pretty much lethal. I don't think...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-24-2004, 11:34 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 42,833
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield The term slash comes from the slash mark "/" that...

The term slash comes from the slash mark "/" that is put between the names of the same-sex couple (usually men) in question. (Same sex romance stories involving women are sometimes called...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-21-2004, 02:56 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 42,833
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield I'd like to change gears a little bit and present...

I'd like to change gears a little bit and present the other side of the Mary-Sue phenomenon. Have any of you read any Mary-Sues that you would actually recommend as good reading? At the risk of...
Forum: The Books 01-21-2004, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,425
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield This topic was also discussed in this thread: ...

This topic was also discussed in this thread:

The blood of Faramir but not Boromir? (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=003243)

Cheers!

-Lily

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Forum: The Movies 01-12-2004, 04:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,373
Posted By Lily Bracegirdle
Shield Okay, so there was time for travel, but I guess I...

Okay, so there was time for travel, but I guess I would have liked it more explicit. It really did seem as though the battle at the Black Gate happened on the afternoon of the Battle of the Pelennor...
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