At first I was intrigued by the relationship between Legolas, and Gimli and the friendship that sprung between them. But I'd have to say that the love Gimli hs for Galadriel is probably the most touching aspects of this sort in the book. The way Gimli asks for a strand of her hair was for me, very touching. (I even loved the portrayal in the film).
What other relationships strike your fancy, besides the obvious (i.e. Aragorn / Arwen)?
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The Secret Fire wrote: Frodo and Samwise. Friendship at its best, the way it should be and that we all hope for, but seldom happens.
Slightly off topic, but my attitude has always been...In order to have true friends, one must be prepared to accept one major character flaw, as long as it is not destructive.
As for on topic, I always thought that the love between Eowen and Faramir was a bit contrived. She seems to have fallen pretty fast...rebound I guess.
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My apologies Anduril, I tend to assume that every member has read the Silmarillion. Maeglin was a Prince of the Noldor, nephew to the King of Gondolin; Turgon. He lusted after the king's daughter, Idril, who was his first cousin. Elves dont do the first cousin thing. They see it as very strange.
Maeglin wanted Idril and she knew it and it creeped her out even more because she knew it. It ends tragically, but rather than spoil it, I suggest you get the Silmarillion and read it.
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Celethil wrote: My apologies Anduril, I tend to assume that every member has read the Silmarillion. Maeglin was a Prince of the Noldor, nephew to the King of Gondolin; Turgon. He lusted after the king's daughter, Idril, who was his first cousin. Elves dont do the first cousin thing. They see it as very strange.
Maeglin wanted Idril and she knew it and it creeped her out even more because she knew it. It ends tragically, but rather than spoil it, I suggest you get the Silmarillion and read it.
Celethil,
I have the Silmarillion, but jus haven't finished it yet. Working on it though, but it is a complex read from the stand point of remembering who did what and when.
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I just didnt want to spoil it for you if you were planning on reading it. I really enjoy that book, but I will agree that the language in Ainulindale and Valaquenta can be a little challenging the first time through.
The second or third time are much easier. And Quenta Silmarillion is a very easy read, although you will have some fun will Elvish pronunciation. heh.
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I always thought that the relationship between Faramir and Eowyn was kinda fishy too . . . I don't know if it was rebound, but it was some serious rebound, then.
Lee wrote: I always thought that the relationship between Faramir and Eowyn was kinda fishy too . . . I don't know if it was rebound, but it was some serious rebound, then.
It seemed to me that Tolkien felt that everyone should be paired off, with the exception of Eomer.
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yes but eventually he found himself a nice princess of Dol Amroth as well. I doubt that after the deaths of his uncle and of his cousin he was in the mood for women. Eowyn however, is a different story.
The Might wrote: yes but eventually he found himself a nice princess of Dol Amroth as well. I doubt that after the deaths of his uncle and of his cousin he was in the mood for women. Eowyn however, is a different story.
No time for women!!!! For a manly man of Rohan...perish the thought...lol
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For a manly man of Rohan...perish the thought...lol
