[Earendil Halfelven]

Now, don't think I'm being sexist about what I'm about to say but here goes-<P>In my humble opinion, the reason PJ increased Arwen's role so much than it is in the books, I think, is because of the outrage he probably anticipated coming from the feminist groups. Think about it: Tolkien, in writing LOTR, probably based men and women's roles on what they were in the Medieval Ages. In the books, including the Silmarillion, I can't think of one female character who ever went to battle. Now, battle came to women, as is evident in Rohan when orcs and wild men raided villages and such, but the women never went out to battle, with the exception of Eowyn.<P>Now, in the movies, imagine the outrage that PJ and New Line Cinema would have taken and would probably still be taking from the huge feminist groups for PJ's "sexist portrayal of women in making them seem lesser and dependent on men." So, I just figure that PJ had a choice between two evils:<BR> 1. Bear the anger of the femi-nazis and possible legal action against New Line Cinema and the films, thus screwing it up for all of us or...<BR> 2. Bear the bitterness of fans for about a few years.<P>Now, don't take my word for this. This is just me thinking but it does seem possible with the way our society has become so politically correct.<p>[ 6:42 PM January 26, 2004: Message edited by: Earendil Halfelven ]