The first thing I thought of after that description of the Entwives was its relation with "Beowulf." Within that story, as well as a great deal of the others that were created around that time, women are illustrated as the peacekeepers of society. The Queen Wealhtheow makes a toast of peace and order to the men of battle (ll.1167-1186). She also gives gifts to pacify and instill trust (ll.1191-1214). I took the example of the Entwives behaviour to mirror the position the queens take in stories such as the "Beowulf" poem, knowing Tolkien's connection to it.
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