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| Divers Drabbles II by Raksha The Demon | 11 Review(s) |
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| Little Dwarf | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 6/26/2008 |
| Very beautiful! And certainly not the usual we get for Faramir and Eowyn... I've always thought that there will be some pain - especially for Eowyn - in their earlier days together. She, being a lesser mortal, would certainly age (and die!) sooner that Faramir, whose Numenorean blood would preserve his youth and strenght longer... It is sad, but I loved how you handled the situaltion here - it was so realistic! And of course I couldn't help but go "awwww" at how visible Faramir's love for Eowyn is... :) Author Reply: I think it would have been harder for Eowyn to face the effects of ageing than it would have been for Faramir, had she been the Numenorean throwback rather than he. Eowyn, while an intelligent woman who can read and write, comes across as a woman who is used to physical activity and thrives on it. And I see her as a perfectionist; who would hate having to lose physical strength and flexibility. She would fight it, and then, with Faramir's support, make what accomodation she could; as she does in this story. It is not, at least here, that Eowyn is losing her looks and her vitality, it is that she no longer has the energy of a 25-year-old when she is in her 50's, and it bothers her; she would still be beautiful and could out-dance me on my best day, but she knows her body is not as strong as it once was. Faramir of course, sees the whole picture - Eowyn as a young maiden, Eowyn the wife and mother, Eowyn as she is now, and Eowyn's fiery spirit - and loves it all. Thanx for the review, Little Dwarf! | |
| Violin Ghost | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 4/12/2007 |
| You hit Eowyn's sore spot perfectly! Ever since she was young she wanted to prove herself. I can understand how frustrating it must be for her to realize that she can't do everything she used to. Though, I must admit, even if she's old she still must be beautiful. (I've always imagined her so.) It's sweet, the way Faramir shows how much he still cares for her. He'll never stop loving her, never, I know it. ;) I liked Cynwen dancing with Faramir. And I like how you show Eowyn's jealousy. Wonderful. :) Author Reply: Thanx for reading and reviewing, V.G.! I've always seen Eowyn as a perfectionist, and a very restless one. She likes being the best, and settling for less due to age-related weakness, would be very hard for her. I think Eowyn would age very slowly, and be a striking woman well into her seventies. Poor Eowyn knew it was petty to feel jealousy of her own daughter; which made it doubly hard for her. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 3/12/2007 |
| The different pace of their aging must have been difficult. And, of course, it is much more acceptable to be male and older - 'distinguished' - than female and older, even for the Witch King's nemesis. But Faramir is tenacious - and would never even notice the flirting of the younger women. He is devoted to Eowyn - and so her jealousy is eased. Author Reply: How did I miss this review? Sorry, and thanx for leaving it. Yes, the latter years of the marriage, as Eowyn aged faster, would have given the couple some problems. And you're right; Faramir is very tenacious, and would continue to show Eowyn how much he loves her. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 3/10/2007 |
| Ah--bless our beloved Steward, his continued love for his chosen lady, and his perception as to what is important. And LOVE she's proud to continue to turn heads. That's our Eowyn! Author Reply: Faramir is smart enough to see that Eowyn is nervous about keeping up with him, and he won't let her get away with not making a reasonable try. And Eowyn is a proud woman, in her own right, as well as the Prince's Lady; it's just a little extra lift to her spirit to see that her beauty is still recognized when she is starting to feel older. | |
| Khorazîr | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 2/15/2007 |
| This one is lovely. Another issue I've been thinking about for a long time: how Éowyn would cope with the fact that her husband doesn't age the way she does. I agree that it would be difficult for her at times, despite Faramir's support and devotion. This drabble recalls the conversation of Finrod and Andreth from HoMe, in which she mentions that she wouldn't want the man (Elf) she loves to have to slow his pace for her when she is getting old. She also is a proud, strong woman, very reminiscent of Éowyn. Anyway, it's a good idea you picked up this issue, and wrote about it so skillfully and touchingly. :) Author Reply: I've read parts of the Finrod/Andreth discourse, and found it interesting, but slow going. I don't remember her saying that, but I could see both her and Eowyn feeling frustrated and annoyed at the idea that their mate slows down to match their slower steps. I think that the ageing issue would cause some problems for Eowyn and Faramir; but that eventually Eowyn would accept what she can't change and make the most of what she can have. Thanx for reading and reviewing, Khorazir! | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 2/14/2007 |
| This is a moving ficlet full of bittersweet moments.I love the way you depict Faramir.it is nice to see the young ones dancing too and I love to see the closeness beteen father and daughter and the children of King and Steward. Author Reply: Thanx for reviewing, Linda. I do think that there would be a lot of contact between the House of Hurin and the House of Telcontar as the first generation of the Fourth Age grows up. And I've always thought Faramir would be a great dancer! | |
| meckinock | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 2/14/2007 |
| Ouch. It would really errmmm....bite? to age more quickly than your husband, especially if your husband was the Steward and gorgeous. But I love Faramir for still having eyes only for her. This was a lovely story for Valentine's Day. Author Reply: Thanx for reading and reviewing, Meckinock. I think Faramir loved Eowyn very deeply and passionately; and would always put her first over most other women, with the possible exception of their daughters (who he might prize as much as he prizes her). But she would always be his White Lady... | |
| Branwyn | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 2/14/2007 |
| This seems very in character. She wouldn't easily accept being diminished by age, especially when she has been famed for her beauty and athletic feats. It is a nice twist that the "other" woman is her own daughter. I don't think that Tolkien gave a date for her death, but it must have been some years before Faramir died since he was extraordinarily long-lived. Well done! Author Reply: Glad that you liked the piece, Branwyn. I personally believe that Eowyn lasted pretty long for an Eorling, and was a handsome old lady during her senior years, maybe making it to 85 or 90. But I could change my mind, especially if I ever write about her death. Yes, it could be hard for Eowyn to see Faramir and their daughter dancing merrily, even though she loves them both... | |
| MithLuin | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 2/14/2007 |
| Poor Eowyn! That is what she gets for marrying one of the Dunedain.... I imagine she would not take aging well, but hopefully Faramir will continue to keep her from despair or feeling worthless. Author Reply: I imagine Eowyn has enough Dunedain blood herself from really looking her age at 60, but she would be starting to feel it, while Faramir does not. Things will only get harder for them, but on the other hand, they will adjust because they have to, and they have no doubt in each other's love. Still, there will be occasional bumps in the road... | |
| Celebne | Reviewed Chapter: 11 on 2/14/2007 |
| A bittersweet story about our beloved couple, who is growing old. I like the idea, that Faramir has a daughter. In my stories, Faramir's daughter is called Morwen. Author Reply: So far, I've given Faramir and Eowyn two daughters in addition to the semi-canonical Elboron; Cynwen is their youngest child (unless I change my mind and give the family a fourth child). I can imagine Faramir really enjoying spoiling his daughters. Eowyn would make sure that the girls didn't grow up greedy or selfish. (I think all of their kids would have a strong sense of duty) Old age is the one foe neither Faramir nor Eowyn can defeat; they will just have to learn to cope with it. It would be hardest for Eowyn, who is more physical and less cerebral than Faramir... | |