News Resources
Login
Become a member
Help
Search
|
|
| About Us News Resources
Login
Become a member
Help
Search
|
|
|
| Aspects of Aragorn by Inzilbeth | 10 Review(s) |
|---|---|
| Silivren Tinu | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 12/9/2009 |
| Poor Eowyn! I'm glad I already know that a happy ending is waiting for her - her fate would have been terribly sad otherwise. It must have been incredibly hard for Aragorn to reject her the way he did and know how much he would hurt her; but there really wasn't anything else he could do. Author Reply: Yes, she really was desperate for any means to escape her fate and I think Aragorn was wise enough to recognise that. No, he really couldn't do anything other than leave her behind especially as she had promised Theoden she would lead their people in his absence. And Aragorn most certainly could not become her accomplice in encouraging her to adandon her post and still retain Theoden as an ally. Thank you for your review. | |
| Mirach | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 9/13/2009 |
| Well, this is the first, and probably the only chapter where I don’t agree fully. Éowyn is my second favorite character after Aragorn, and I think there is more depth in her character then seeking death in despair of unfulfilled love. And I don’t think that when she first saw Aragorn, she would think “And from your body would come worthy sons for the line of Eorl.” It felt a bit calculating, although I’m sure that you didn’t intend it. I sensed more of longing for freedom in her, and with her love and admiration to Aragorn there was a just a slight hint of envy for the great deeds that she sensed in him. But this is my own picture that this chapter doesn’t entirely follow, and that is the only thing that disturbs me a little – maybe because all the rest of the story is exactly what I would like to read about Aragorn, fitting perfectly into my image of him. But the decision to write this chapter from Éowyn’s point of view is very poignant in this place. Author Reply: You're right there is far more to Eowyn than just seeking death in despair at unfulfilled love. This a snap shot of how I see her feeling at that moment when Aragorn leaves her, so desperate and alone and I do think that Aragorn's rejection of her was the final straw which pushed her to take the course she did. In weighing up Aragorn as a potential husband, I imagine that, as the niece of the king, she would, perhaps even subconsciously, give thought to his suitability and the fact that he was clearly a noble lord and hence more likely to be considered acceptable, which is what my wording about noble sons is referring to, would be something that would cross her mind, if only fleetingly. Another box ticked, if you like. I'm so glad though that your view of Aragorn so matches my own. Throughout the writing of this story, I've tried very hard to be faithful to canon and not to introduce any interpretation not likely to be considered the consensus one. | |
| Estelcontar | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 4/20/2009 |
| I think Éowyn is a most perceptive chapter. You've managed to show us that Éowyn was not really in love with Aragorn, but with the freedom that marrying him would represent, or, as Aragorn so wisely put: "she loves only a shadow and a thought: a hope of glory and great deeds, and lands far from the fields of Rohan." All this was there in the musings you gave to Éowyn, as was her despair at her situation. As I never tire of saying, well done indeed. Author Reply: I'm sure Eowyn was in quite a desperate state by then and Aragorn really was her knight in shining armour who arrived at just the right moment. Thank you so much for your kind review. | |
| Linda Hoyland | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 4/15/2009 |
| You capture Eowyn's frustration,infatuation and sorrow brilliantly here. Author Reply: Thank you very much, Linda, I'm glad you thought so. | |
| Minerva Organa | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 4/11/2009 |
| I really enjoyed this!! It's an interesting perspective, seeing things from Eowyn's point of view. I think you captured it quite nicely =). Author Reply: Thank you so much, Minerva. It's lovely to hear from new reviewers and I'm so glad you enjoyed this chapter. | |
| Celeritas | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 4/10/2009 |
| I enjoyed Eowyn's pragmatism in thinking of Aragorn as a potential mate and not simply "crushing" on him. She didn't pick up on his not-so-subtle "my heart dwells in Rivendell," though? That's interesting, and colors her decisions a bit differently. Can't wait till the poor woman runs into a man who can actually give her his love. Author Reply: Thanks so much, Celeritas, I'm glad you enjoyed this. I imagine that as the niece of the king she would have to give some thought to suitability. You've a good point there about 'Rivendell' and if I had written this from 3rd person POV would have talked about it. I don't, though, think she did pick up on that hint which was about as heavy as Aragorn could get away with without making it obvious that he knew her thoughts and so embarassing her completely. I'm sure it was a case of 'love is deaf'! I might be wrong here, but it seems to me this was something she chose to ignore; her later actions seemed to suggest that and she didn't seek comfort by saying to herself, something like: 'ah well, he's probably already spoken for anyway'! As things turned out, it was just as well she didn't LOL! | |
| Tracy Hughes | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 4/9/2009 |
| I just wanted to tell you how much I really enjoyed this chapter. The chapters on Rohan and its people were some of my favorite parts in the books. You really captured Eowyn's despair, and I thought the chapter was really touching. Plus, I like how you add a bit more regarding what was going on in Edoras before Aragorn's arrival. It was a really good chapter. Author Reply: Thank you so much, Tracy. I was afraid this chapter was a bit 'something and nothing' but your kind comments reassure my enormously. Eowyn was very young and must have been devastated when this one potential lifeline was lost to her. Thank you for your review. | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 4/7/2009 |
| How very appropriate to the White Lady. Yes, I can see this. Author Reply: Thank you, Larner; I'm glad. | |
| Cairistiona | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 4/7/2009 |
| Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of Eowyn, but you've painted such a sympathetic picture of her here. Who wouldn't be swept away if Aragorn suddenly stepped into the picture, especially if the situation was as dark and seeming hopeless as Eowyn's was. He walked into her life at a very vulnerable time and it's little wonder she became infatuated with him. When I read this, I was comforted by knowing that ultimately Eowyn found her true love. Otherwise, it would be quite devastating, the way Aragorn rode out. Others may have seen the pain on his face, but she didn't, and that made it very hard for her, I would imagine. Really well done! Author Reply: You've hit the nail on the head there about Eowyn not knowing how much Aragorn suffered when he was forced to abandon her. She must have felt life simply couldn't get much worse at that time. No wonder she despaired. I'm very glad you liked this as I was rather stumped by how to write about Eowyn when every encounter she has with Aragorn is already covered in canon. Thank you so much, Cairstiona, for reviewing. | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 30 on 4/7/2009 |
| Beautifully done. Author Reply: Thank you! | |