Thread: “Thee” and “thou” in “The Lord of the Rings”
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Old 08-18-2011, 07:49 AM   #5
Estelyn Telcontar
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I just looked at what Hammond and Scull have to say about this passage in their LotR Reader's Companion:
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Originally Posted by Hammond and Scull
Éowyn began this conversation with Aragorn using formal you, your, but here pointedly changes to the intimate thee, expressing her feelings. When their conversation resumes the next day, she continues to use thee, thou, but Aragorn consistently addresses her with you, your, painfully polite.
I hadn't read that before posting my thoughts, so I'm delighted to hear that the experts agree with me!
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