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Eomer of the Rohirrim · 06-07-2006, 05:44 AM

How tall was Tolkien, and how tall was his wife? Perhaps great height is meant to be linked with an ideal of beauty?

Maybe it's just an appeal for good posture. The unlovely Orcs are described as somewhat stooping and small. Stand up straight, boy!

06-07-2006, 05:44 AM	#5
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	How tall was Tolkien, and how tall was his wife? Perhaps great height is meant to be linked with an ideal of beauty? Maybe it's just an appeal for good posture. The unlovely Orcs are described as somewhat stooping and small. Stand up straight, boy! __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond