Tirithiel
I think the only reason that they gave Eowyn and Arwen larger roles is because in todays society, thats what people are looking for in movies. I mean, was it truly a TERRIBLE thing to have Arwen ride Asfaloth? I mean sure, it's annoying to get the plot to your favorite book changedm but that is what movies do.
I personally think Tolkien would have enjoyed the movies. Though it definitely
would have been great if he could could work on them w/ PJ :]
i think you're onto something there... the whole women's movement thing has had a strong influence on the way books have been made into movies, amongst a great number of other things.
i like that he had the wisdom not to make the females into the main heros or something along those lines.
the one thing that they did twist in the movie (which has angered me to no end!) is the "love triangle" they attempted to portray between aragorn, eowyn, and arwen. it tarnishes aragorn's character and belittles eowyn's fighting spirit!
the way i always read it and pictured it in the books was that eowyn was merely jealous of aragorn (and other males) ability (duty) to protect those whom they love and this she was denied. the books never mentioned a romantic interest in her relationship to aragorn. additionally, the movies make her seem weak of heart and easily swayed... when she is denied a romantic relationship with aragorn she all but leaps itno the arms of faramir!
now don't get me wrong, i love and adore faramir, he is my favourite human character from the films and the books. i just wish jackson and his crew found a more accurate and tasteful way of portraying what actually transpired according to tolkien's writings. *grin*
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