Isn't that sweet? Love in Middle-Earth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bêthberry · 01-06-2005, 09:05 PM

Yavanna and Aule. Another touching story of a love for all ages.

(shameless plug for REB)

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 01-07-2005, 04:58 AM

Ah, there are so many for different reasons. Generally, I think Tolkien described love stories very beautifully. There was always something on the background that made the affection profound and touching. For example one of my favourites is the relationship between Níniel and Túrin. As twisted and unfortunate their love is, it's sweet that two such miserable characters find a little happiness together for a while.

Then there are of course Faramir and Eowyn, those two sweethearts. One can't just help loving their story, can one? It's probably the only affair that made me really happy for them. As Evisse said, I too when I read the book, was worrying if they will end up together (Dang it! Eowyn, can't you just fall in love already?!). And when they did, it was such a relief

radagastly · 01-08-2005, 02:31 AM

Gotta be Sam and Rosie! I'm not one for love stories generally, but their's was such a fundamental and caring relationship that I have to vote for it.

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And if Sam thought himself lucky, Frodo knew that he was more lucky himself: for there was not a hobbit in the Shire that was looked after with such care.

You gotta love the 'Mom' in Rosie!

Assasin · 01-24-2005, 03:19 PM

Mine is definitely Eowyn and Faramir. In the movie, they're like night and day, like, she's saying that the cold is evil creeping up on her doorstep, and then Faramir says, "It's just the early spring rains." They are such a cute couple!

Lalaith · 01-25-2005, 12:34 PM

I'd also put in a vote for my mum and dad...Hurin and Morwen, that is.
They complemented each other well in their characters and had a very equal, understanding relationship.

Mithalwen · 01-25-2005, 01:25 PM

I have to go for Faramir and Eowyn too .... cos I wanted to be Eowyn and I'm still looking for my Faramir :P ..... But Aldarion and Erendis is a fantastic story of when it all goes wrong - almost the flip side of the Faramir /Eowyn coin.

I don't go for the Rosie/ Sam one... I just want to slip some Greer or De Beauvoir through a timewarp.... Excessive childbearing and a husband who puts you second all the time. I mean the second Frodo says he is going West ... Sam wants to go... he doesn't give Rosie and Elanor a moment's thought. Grrrrrrrrr

I think the saddest love story is possibly of Finduilas's love for Turambar.

Neurion · 01-25-2005, 06:22 PM

Anything unrequited.

01-06-2005, 09:05 PM	#1
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Yavanna and Aule. Another touching story of a love for all ages. (shameless plug for REB) __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

01-07-2005, 04:58 AM	#2
dancing spawn of ungoliant Mischievous Candle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So near to Russia, so far from Japan, quite a long way from Cairo, lots of miles from Vietnam. Posts: 1,234	Ah, there are so many for different reasons. Generally, I think Tolkien described love stories very beautifully. There was always something on the background that made the affection profound and touching. For example one of my favourites is the relationship between Níniel and Túrin. As twisted and unfortunate their love is, it's sweet that two such miserable characters find a little happiness together for a while. Then there are of course Faramir and Eowyn, those two sweethearts. One can't just help loving their story, can one? It's probably the only affair that made me really happy for them. As Evisse said, I too when I read the book, was worrying if they will end up together (Dang it! Eowyn, can't you just fall in love already?!). And when they did, it was such a relief __________________ Fenris Wolf

01-24-2005, 03:19 PM	#4
Assasin Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a desert. Posts: 142	Mine is definitely Eowyn and Faramir. In the movie, they're like night and day, like, she's saying that the cold is evil creeping up on her doorstep, and then Faramir says, "It's just the early spring rains." They are such a cute couple! __________________ Death is as light as a feather, duty is as heavy as a mountain.

01-25-2005, 01:25 PM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	I have to go for Faramir and Eowyn too .... cos I wanted to be Eowyn and I'm still looking for my Faramir :P ..... But Aldarion and Erendis is a fantastic story of when it all goes wrong - almost the flip side of the Faramir /Eowyn coin. I don't go for the Rosie/ Sam one... I just want to slip some Greer or De Beauvoir through a timewarp.... Excessive childbearing and a husband who puts you second all the time. I mean the second Frodo says he is going West ... Sam wants to go... he doesn't give Rosie and Elanor a moment's thought. Grrrrrrrrr I think the saddest love story is possibly of Finduilas's love for Turambar. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-25-2005, 12:34 PM	#5
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	I'd also put in a vote for my mum and dad...Hurin and Morwen, that is. They complemented each other well in their characters and had a very equal, understanding relationship.

01-25-2005, 06:22 PM	#7
Neurion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Standing amidst the slaughter I have wreaked upon the orcs Posts: 258	Anything unrequited.