The "Fair" Sex in LotR

[Bêthberry]

Hello Lush,

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I think one can argue that she [Celebrian] is the reason why Arwen's character is the way she is-a shadow in the background for the most part. One may very well say that because of the horrible fate of Cleberian, it was only appropriate for Arwen to stay behind

This is one of the most interesting analyses of Arwen's character I have read. I'm really drawn to arguments which derive from narrative structure and consistency. Her upbringing, then, represents a typical response to issues of the safety and security of children, particularly girls. Her characterization is therefore not a stock depiction of iconic female on a pedastal. Nice work.

Bethberry