Eowyn or Arwen? - Page 20

Leah · 08-14-2003, 01:08 PM

I like Eowyn. She's a strong female, a good fighter, and slayed (slew?) the witch king.

Elrond the Wise · 08-21-2003, 07:33 AM

I like ARwen more...but only becouse she is an elf.

I love elfs and they are my favorite characters, but if they would both be humans I`d take Eowyn

melianmaia · 08-21-2003, 10:32 AM

i think i like arwen more. perhaps because she is an elf, with strong mental powers and intelligence. but i also like eowyn a lot- she strong and brave

Varda Oiolosseo · 08-21-2003, 03:42 PM

I agree, Arwen is my favourite deffinately but maybe it's only because she's an Elf, i don't know but she's my favourite. She gave up her immortality for her true love.
I do like Eowyn though she's a strong woman and a fighter and from Rohan.
Overall i think that they are both strong amazing women but Arwen is my favourite.

Melonethriel · 08-22-2003, 01:51 PM

Ok, definetely Eowyn. Arwen doesn't do anything important in the books, that's why they exchanged Glorfindel for Arwen, so that people don't say "Why in the world would Aragorn Marry her?" She is only Aragorn's love, she doesn't do much else. Eowyn is cool, because she actually fights. She can go out in battle, and beat the witch king, while Arwen high-tails it with her dad.

jellyfishannah · 12-20-2003, 04:17 PM

This is like the 'Padme or Leia' thread.

Eowyn!! Arwen is stupid in the movie and boring in the books. Eowyn is always cool.

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Ok, definetely Eowyn. Arwen doesn't do anything important in the books, that's why they exchanged Glorfindel for Arwen, so that people don't say "Why in the world would Aragorn Marry her?" She is only Aragorn's love, she doesn't do much else. Eowyn is cool, because she actually fights. She can go out in battle, and beat the witch king, while Arwen high-tails it with her dad.

Exactly my point.....

Nerdanel · 12-20-2003, 05:50 PM

Oh no! You can't do this!

It's impossible to compare them. They're both wonderful in their own way. It breakes my heart when u compare them!

Anadriewen · 02-12-2004, 09:53 PM

I'm not sure. I took a quiz and I have the most in common with Eowyn but I still can't decide

luinilwen · 02-13-2004, 03:50 AM

lol they both have their virtues, beauty and intelligence for Arwen, spirit and strength for Eowyn, and passion for both, although neither of the two lack any of these qualities.

if seeking a favourite, how about Luthien? she embodies all the valued characteristics of Eowyn and Arwen. She is a lover and a fighter, and her perils and sacrifices were greater than Eowyn's or Arwen's. Plus, she's not only an elf, but half Maiar, and she's described as being the most beautiful creature ever to walk the lands of Middle Earth. Luthien is cool...

however, between Eowyn and Arwen I choose Eowyn. Hands down.

Lalaith_Elf · 02-13-2004, 09:22 AM

It's a close call. I don't know who I'd pick. They are both great characters (talking about the books only!). I mean, yes Eowyn gets to do all the fighting and she has great determination. But Arwen is an ELF!!! The Elves are my favorite creatures and that contributes alot too. And I'd have to agree with elixir on this one. Arwen chose mortality to be with the man that she loved. Now that takes guts too. Okay, so I'm not usually the one for these love stories, but this is one exception.
In my eyes they are both as good as each other and I don't think that you can compare them.

Thorin II · 02-13-2004, 12:10 PM

Tough call because they're so different, but I'll vote for Arwen. I appreciate Eowyn's valor, but I prefer Arwen's consistency and strength. The fact that she's the most beautiful female in Middle-earch doesn't hurt, either...

Beor · 02-13-2004, 02:13 PM

I like them both quite a bit, but I am a sucker for dark hair. Arwen.

In Eowyn's defense, I do like a woman that can kick my ass

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ethuiliel · 02-13-2004, 02:37 PM

I like both, and don't have anything against Arwen, but Eowyn is definetly my favorite.

She is more interesting, and has more depth. I also like that she doesn't let herself be forced to what is expected of women, instead of what she wants to do.

Lady Ravyn · 02-13-2004, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by Beor
I am a sucker for dark hair

Eowyn definetly; she's not wimpy like Arwen, and takes controll of her destiny- I always like those sort of characters in books. Actually, she's my favorite character besides Faramir; when I read that they got married, I was glad- my two fav characters- together

ethuiliel · 02-14-2004, 05:52 PM

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Actually, she's my favorite character besides Faramir; when I read that they got married, I was glad- my two fav characters- together

I agree completely. I think a lot of Faramir fans like Eowyn, and did so before they realized that they got together. And we're all happy that they get eachother.

Aldhelm · 03-13-2004, 04:21 AM

Out of those two I would prefer Eowyn. Arwen isn't bad but she barely does anything. Eowyn is far more developed as a character.

Personally I prefer Luthien anyway.

08-22-2003, 01:51 PM	#385
Melonethriel Sapling Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever there is battle, and things to be done. Posts: 8	Ok, definetely Eowyn. Arwen doesn't do anything important in the books, that's why they exchanged Glorfindel for Arwen, so that people don't say "Why in the world would Aragorn Marry her?" She is only Aragorn's love, she doesn't do much else. Eowyn is cool, because she actually fights. She can go out in battle, and beat the witch king, while Arwen high-tails it with her dad. __________________ One geek to rule them all One geek to find them One geek to bring them all And on the 'net, chat to them!

12-20-2003, 05:50 PM	#387
Nerdanel Spammer of the Happy Thread Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 3,512	Oh no! You can't do this! It's impossible to compare them. They're both wonderful in their own way. It breakes my heart when u compare them! __________________ "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. " - C. Sagan My (photography) website My Flickr page

02-12-2004, 09:53 PM	#388
Anadriewen Enting Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: I'm not telling Posts: 56	I'm not sure. I took a quiz and I have the most in common with Eowyn but I still can't decide __________________ Sorry for not posting in such a long time. Long story short i forgot my password.

02-13-2004, 09:22 AM	#390
Lalaith_Elf Her Infernal Majesty Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,188	It's a close call. I don't know who I'd pick. They are both great characters (talking about the books only!). I mean, yes Eowyn gets to do all the fighting and she has great determination. But Arwen is an ELF!!! The Elves are my favorite creatures and that contributes alot too. And I'd have to agree with elixir on this one. Arwen chose mortality to be with the man that she loved. Now that takes guts too. Okay, so I'm not usually the one for these love stories, but this is one exception. In my eyes they are both as good as each other and I don't think that you can compare them. __________________ "It is a good viewpoint to see the world as a dream. When you have something like a nightmare, you will wake up and tell yourself that it was only a dream. It is said that the world we live in is not a bit different from this." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

02-13-2004, 12:10 PM	#391
Thorin II Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Lonely Mountain Posts: 161	Tough call because they're so different, but I'll vote for Arwen. I appreciate Eowyn's valor, but I prefer Arwen's consistency and strength. The fact that she's the most beautiful female in Middle-earch doesn't hurt, either... __________________ "Evil will always triumph because good is dumb." - Spaceballs

08-14-2003, 01:08 PM	#381
Leah Sapling Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 2	I like Eowyn. She's a strong female, a good fighter, and slayed (slew?) the witch king.

08-21-2003, 07:33 AM	#382
Elrond the Wise Sapling Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Europe Posts: 14	I like ARwen more...but only becouse she is an elf. I love elfs and they are my favorite characters, but if they would both be humans I`d take Eowyn

08-21-2003, 10:32 AM	#383
melianmaia Sapling Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Estonia Posts: 3	i think i like arwen more. perhaps because she is an elf, with strong mental powers and intelligence. but i also like eowyn a lot- she strong and brave

08-21-2003, 03:42 PM	#384
Varda Oiolosseo Tea Bag Queen Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 973	I agree, Arwen is my favourite deffinately but maybe it's only because she's an Elf, i don't know but she's my favourite. She gave up her immortality for her true love. I do like Eowyn though she's a strong woman and a fighter and from Rohan. Overall i think that they are both strong amazing women but Arwen is my favourite.

02-13-2004, 03:50 AM	#389
luinilwen Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney AUSTRALIA Posts: 368	lol they both have their virtues, beauty and intelligence for Arwen, spirit and strength for Eowyn, and passion for both, although neither of the two lack any of these qualities. if seeking a favourite, how about Luthien? she embodies all the valued characteristics of Eowyn and Arwen. She is a lover and a fighter, and her perils and sacrifices were greater than Eowyn's or Arwen's. Plus, she's not only an elf, but half Maiar, and she's described as being the most beautiful creature ever to walk the lands of Middle Earth. Luthien is cool... however, between Eowyn and Arwen I choose Eowyn. Hands down.

02-13-2004, 02:13 PM	#392
Beor founder of the color blue Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: E-Space Posts: 1,727	I like them both quite a bit, but I am a sucker for dark hair. Arwen. In Eowyn's defense, I do like a woman that can kick my ass . __________________ Well, there it is.

02-13-2004, 02:37 PM	#393
ethuiliel Elf Lord Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: USA until I find a way to get to Middle Earth Posts: 681	I like both, and don't have anything against Arwen, but Eowyn is definetly my favorite. She is more interesting, and has more depth. I also like that she doesn't let herself be forced to what is expected of women, instead of what she wants to do. __________________ "...but I love not the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend: the city of the Men of Numenor." "'I would,' said Faramir. And he took her in his arms and kissed her under the sunlit sky, and he cared not that they stood high upon the walls in the sight of many. And many indeed saw them and the light that shone about them as they came down from the walls and went hand in hand to the Houses of Healing."

03-13-2004, 04:21 AM	#396
Aldhelm Sapling Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 10	Out of those two I would prefer Eowyn. Arwen isn't bad but she barely does anything. Eowyn is far more developed as a character. Personally I prefer Luthien anyway.

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