It is interesting though that the more complex and ambiguous characters (Boromir, Eowyn) get through relativelyunscathed while the more straightforward personalities are either simplified or altered. Really Boromir and Eowyn are very alike - but that indeed is a matter for another thread - if it doesn't exist may be I should start it!
It does ..and I posted on it a lot ....

but it was a while ago
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