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I loved this article and have never wondered at the place of women in Tolkien - it always seemed balance to me. Tolkein wrote from a male perspective and many of the deeds were done by men, but when you've got gals like Galadriel and Eowyn around, you've got to know that no misogynist wrote the book - these women are very powerful people. Galadriel is a behind the scenes mover and shaker, and I have to admit its been years, but I once had a thing for Celeborn. He was a secure guy if there ever was one.

Also, Eowyn and Faramir always seemed the perfect match to me. He was a re-emerging force in a culture that had become decadent to some degree (at least temporarily) and was interested in the history and culture of his people in order to improve the world, a gentleman, scholar and valiant soldier at the same time. Eowyn was of a people full of energy, though far less effete. I always get the sense that the Rohirrim were on the rise so to speak, perhaps beginning to become a literated instead of oral culture, and this union would pave the way for the evolution of both cultures so to speak. They always seemed well matched personality wise. Ooops, got to go teach a class...

-- posted by Maciliel