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Maethorien · 02-13-2004, 08:17 PM

Most of the points I might make in showing that Tolkien was not a sexist have already been stated; those I shall not elaborate on.

However, in terms of strong female characters, there is one I am surprised was missed. What of Haleth? When both her father and brother died, it was she who led her people. Is this not strong?

HerenIstarion, in one way I agree with you. Men and women are not exactly equal in all ways. For example, the way humans are built, women tend to be weaker in the upper body. However, women also have a longer life expectancy than men.

On one point, though, I disagree. Why should men and women have separate values? Even in worlds such as Arda, surely women and men value some of the same things.

02-13-2004, 08:17 PM	#18
Maethorien Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 34	Most of the points I might make in showing that Tolkien was not a sexist have already been stated; those I shall not elaborate on. However, in terms of strong female characters, there is one I am surprised was missed. What of Haleth? When both her father and brother died, it was she who led her people. Is this not strong? HerenIstarion, in one way I agree with you. Men and women are not exactly equal in all ways. For example, the way humans are built, women tend to be weaker in the upper body. However, women also have a longer life expectancy than men. On one point, though, I disagree. Why should men and women have separate values? Even in worlds such as Arda, surely women and men value some of the same things. __________________ Look! A platypus with green ears!