[Anarion]

In the first book, which feels like it's written in a different voice than the others, to me; the Hobbits are in several exciting and magical adventures before they approach Rivendell. One of them is in the woods of the neglected character(in the movie), Tom Bombadil. After being rescued by Tom from trees with dangerous minds, the Hobbits, as guests in his house, become acquainted with Goldberry. To me, she is one of the most enchanting characters in the entire story. The chapter is bursting with the kind of colorful imagery for which the books of Tolkien are reknowned, and it centers as much around Goldberry as it does Tom. Having rarely seen her name in posts or discussions relating to thematic concepts of Tolkien and in lieu of starting an independent thread, I post here because whenever I recall the scenes of that chapter in my mind, it fills me with revelation, fondness and wonder.