LotR -- Book 2 - Chapter 07 - The Mirror of Galadriel

[Hilde Bracegirdle]

In terms of Galadriel's gender....yes, she certainly had marriage and a family. The marriage, however, is also depicted in a manner that is unusual for Tolkien. At the end of the story, we aren't sure where or when or even if she and her husband will come together. I can't think of too many "good guys/gals" in Tolkien who voluntarily separate themselves from their spouse! Tolkien is very careful to keep many of his characters single precisely because he does not want them to have the responsibilities of wife and hearth that would tie them down. "Good" married couples just don't go running off in two separate directions in Middle-earth. ~Child

Sorry to jump back a few posts here, but we also should remember Elrond and Celebrian’s separation. Granted Elrond eventually rejoins his wife, but it does open the possibility that this was culturally acceptable to elves.

(Still waiting for some one to bring up the founding the White Council And why Gandalf was not the head of it!)