This is possibly the best poem I’ve ever written. Arwen’s Song We met at dusk in Imladris wood; He called, “Tinúviel!” As Beren called in years long past, Far west of Rivendell. In Lórien of singing gold We met at length once more; I plighted troth to Arathorn’s son On Amroth’s hill of lore. IContinueContinue reading “TWT: Arwen’s Song”
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TWT: Original or Stereotyped?
Whilst Tolkien can be cleared of the charge of inventing stereotypical female characters, I’m not so sure about Peter Jackson. His Arwen is undeniably far different from Tolkien’s original character, and considering the Arwen of the book and of the movies, I would like to decide which character is more cliché. In the book, we see veryContinueContinue reading “TWT: Original or Stereotyped?”
Tuesdays with Tolkien: Lady of Rivendell
The claim that Tolkien created very stereotypical female characters is of course quite without basis; Éowyn in especial comes to mind. However, whilst Tolkien can be cleared of this charge, perhaps Peter Jackson cannot be. His Arwen is undeniably far different from Tolkien’s original character. I would like to look at the characters of ArwenContinueContinue reading “Tuesdays with Tolkien: Lady of Rivendell”
Benita J. Thompson 