Females in the Fellowship - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Scott · 03-16-2003, 08:56 PM

Ruler of the Frogs, elven maiden Earwen, I bow down in awe of you.

Whether the disgruntled are upset "fan-girls" or not, I'm glad that you're seeing past what people may or may not see as sexism in the story. I belive that, as any good writer, Tolkien was totally cognisant of what he was doing and did it for a purpose.

Too many people are getting too caught up in arguments like, "This book is soo racist and Anglican oriented!" or, "Well, why does Paradise have to be in the west?"

You read past it in such a politically correct society and I pay homage.

03-16-2003, 08:56 PM	#5
Scott Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ohio/Grey Havens Posts: 183	Ruler of the Frogs, elven maiden Earwen, I bow down in awe of you. Whether the disgruntled are upset "fan-girls" or not, I'm glad that you're seeing past what people may or may not see as sexism in the story. I belive that, as any good writer, Tolkien was totally cognisant of what he was doing and did it for a purpose. Too many people are getting too caught up in arguments like, "This book is soo racist and Anglican oriented!" or, "Well, why does Paradise have to be in the west?" You read past it in such a politically correct society and I pay homage. __________________ Those who the Gods would destroy, They first make mad. ~Those Crazy Greeks