I saw Arwen at Helms Deep! AHHHHH - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kronos · 01-28-2004, 04:11 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Arwen, on the other hand, was used in moderation by Tolkien as a romantic figure, which I think worked very well in the books. Tolkien never once described Arwen as knowing how to wield a blade, let alone as having partaken in any battles, which for me at least makes Arwen fighting at Helm's Deep less credible.<BR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Used in moderation?!?! Just a little. It was pretty much "now you've become King Aragorn lets take a look at what you've won and in case you've forgotten who she is (like many of the readers no doubt) her names Arwen and she's your betrothed!"<P>Lets be honest, Tolkien never once described her doing much of anything. Apart from giving Frodo a ticket to the sunshine rest home.

01-28-2004, 04:11 PM	#1
Kronos Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: England Posts: 47	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Arwen, on the other hand, was used in moderation by Tolkien as a romantic figure, which I think worked very well in the books. Tolkien never once described Arwen as knowing how to wield a blade, let alone as having partaken in any battles, which for me at least makes Arwen fighting at Helm's Deep less credible.<BR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Used in moderation?!?! Just a little. It was pretty much "now you've become King Aragorn lets take a look at what you've won and in case you've forgotten who she is (like many of the readers no doubt) her names Arwen and she's your betrothed!"<P>Lets be honest, Tolkien never once described her doing much of anything. Apart from giving Frodo a ticket to the sunshine rest home.