She was attacked and injured by orcs while crossing the Misty Mountains and never fully recovered, eventually choosing to leave Middle-earth for the Blessed Realm. Hobbit Genealogies Family: Gamgee.Melilot Brandybuck: (Hobbit) 1-1, Appendices. 3rd. Hilda Bianca (portrayed by Sarah Peirse [5]) is a woman of Lake-Town, among the first to spot the dwarves as Bard leads them through the city. Tilda and Sigrid (portrayed by Mary and Peggy Nesbitt respectively) are the daughters of Bard the Bowman. Daughter of Lindorie, sister of Earendur, wife to Ar-Gimilzor, mother to Inziladun (Tar-Palantir) and Gimilkhad, grandmother of both Ar-Pharazon and Tar-Miriel.Kementari: see YavannaLalaith: (Men) 21; UT: 1-2. 3rd Married Gerontius The Old Took, Hobbit Genealogies - Family: TookAmareth Brandybuck: (Hobbit) Appendices. A postgraduate from London's Goldsmiths University with a Distinction in Media and Communications, Sue has published articles on cinema in some of the leading newspapers in India and has been editor of a prime Indian online news medium for over a year. Middle-earth News has its own ongoing series on this issue (you can read the latest article on Gender in The Silmarillion over here). Buried at Tur Haretha (Ladybarrow/Haudh-en-Arwen).Hareth: (Men) 1-2; Sil: 18. Daughter of Belegund, wife of Huor, mother of Tuor. I have also included their respective race as well as references to where more information can be found in the books. When Arwen fell in love with Aragorn, the two made a beautiful couple. Bilbo has a story to tell his young nephew or cousin the relationship and intermediary relatives are unclear named Frodo. The only dwarven woman mentioned by name in Lord of the Rings. Pre-1st, 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Also called Urwen. Mrs. Maggot: (Hobbit) 1-4. Hobbit Genealogies - Family Baggins, Daisy Gamgee: (Hobbit) Appendices. She appears later at the coronation of King Elessar, relating some of the events to others of Gondor.Ivorwen: (Men) Appendices. Upon his untimely death, she journeyed to the Halls of Mandos and sang for Mandos to bring Beren back to life and Middle-earth. She is only mentioned in a song that Tom Bombadil sings. The character does not appear in the original novel, but was created by Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, and Fran Walsh as an expansion of material adapted from the novel. Pre-1st. 3rd. Illyria is a witch forced to join the company of Thorin Oaekenshield as the fulfilment of her life debt to the wizard Gandalf. Helm refused to allow Wulf, son of Freca, to marry his daughter, and killed Freca in the ensuing fight earning the name Hammerhand. She throws a plate at him and momentarily holds him off. Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Baggins, Lily Brown: (Hobbit) 6-8, 6-9 Appendices. 4th. Numenorean, also called Emerwen, Tar-Ancalime; daughter of Tar-Aldarion and Erendis, wife of Hallacar, mother of Tar-Anarion. The following is a listing and description of the Women of Middle-earth that J.R.R. 3rd. Although she initially decided to pass on a modeling career, she went ahead and signed with Ford anyway, to help pay for her University of British Columbia tuition and expenses. A Valier, wife of Manwe. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Its a cross-species or cross-cultural relationship. She also rescued her love from a hellish prison and enchanted the Dark Lord Morgoth (Saurons predecessor and mentor) in order to steal one of the Silmaril jewels from his crown. Although she initially decided to pass on a modeling career, she went ahead and signed with Ford anyway, to help pay for her University of British Columbia tuition and expenses. She wed Beren after assisting him in escaping from Sauron and stealing one of the Silmarils from Morgoth. Daughter of Dior and Nimloth, wife of Earendil, mother of Elrond and Elros. Mentha Brandybuck: (Hobbit) Appendices. Given the amount of power she wields, the Ring would corrupt her soul and turn her into something beyond imagination. Goldberry appears immortal like Tom, but whereas Tom seems attuned to the trees and earth, Goldberry appears more in touch with water such as the rain. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); Daughter of Baragund, wife of Hurin and mother of Turin, Lalaith and Nienor. We are introduced to the plight of the dwarf king Thorin, who is identified as the son of Thrin, the son of Thrr. Thorins precious-mineral-based kingdom was ransacked and occupied by a dragon and he wants it back. Referenced only in LOTR and The Hobbit. She was lost in the Ered Nimrais, White Mountains, never reaching her lover, Amroth. Heres a man brilliant enough to invent entire languages for his elves and dwarves, but he cant dream up a chick to join the unexpected journey? Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Baggins.Lobelia Bracegirdle: (Hobbit) 1-1, 1-3 ,6-8, 6-9, Appendices; UT: 3-4. By Andrew Sims. 3rd. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. RELATED:Ranked: The Strongest Female Characters From Lord Of The Rings. 2nd. Daughter of Celeborn and Galadriel, wife of Elrond, mother of Arwen, Elrohir and Ellandan. Each, : Name (Race) Chapter, Age of Middle-earth, Description, : Name (Race) Section-Chapter, Other Books, Age of Middle-earth, Description. Also called Evenstar, Undomiel, Lady of Rivendell. Shelob guarded the Pass of Cirith Ungol, and devoured any stray creatures, men or beasts that accidentally wandered through her lair. Also called Celebrindal, Silverfoot. The woman is committing an act of transgression against her father/patriarchal culture. She is the wife/consort of Tom Bombadil. A distant cousin of Merrys, she dances on a table at Bilbos birthday party with Everard Took. Mentioned as being barely distinguishable from Dwarven men. She wed Beren after assisting him in escaping from Sauron and stealing one of the Silmarils from Morgoth. I come across a man who I'm really Daughter of Laura Grubb. Daughter of Adamanta. Pre-1st. Devours light. Mother of Celandine. 3rd. Married Griffo Boffin. Pre-1st. Daughter of Eglantine Banks. Married Hamfast Gamgee. She is most likely Dis who is written about in LOTR Appendices (see Dis)nieces of Bilbo (Hobbit) 19. 3rd. 2nd. Pre-1st. of course there is not a single female character is the Hobbit. Originally believing she loves Aragorn who does not return her affection due to his betrothal to Arwen, she becomes despondent, but Faramir eventually changes her mind and they marry. For a mother to bid farewell toher children for their sake, not knowing what fate had in store for any of them,is an instance of the utmost bravery that not even witches and wizards can match. 3rd. Three daughters at the Maggot farm that join Pippin, Sam, and Frodo and the rest of the Maggots for dinner. Daughter of Turgon and Elenwe, wife of Tuor, mother of Earendil. She married Aragorn and had at least three children, a son, Eldarion, and two or more daughters. There are no female characters that appear in The Hobbit despite the book having characters like hobbits, dragons, dwarves, elves, goblins, giants, trolls, and even a strange creature named Gollum. Much of the action in The Lord of the Rings is by male characters, and the nine-person Fellowship of the Ring is entirely male. b. S.R. Beloved of all the Valar and Valier, she is spoken and sung about by Elves, Men, and Hobbits. 3rd. Lobelia thought Otho would inherit most of Bilbo's possessions and it is suggested that she tried stealing some of them at times (specifically spoons). Daughter of Adamanta. As Gandalf proclaims in the film, all good stories deserve embellishment, and the filmmakers do embellish the adaptation with a female hobbit here and there in the shire, as well as with the addition of Galadriel. A wizard named Gandalf appoints Bilbo to help and soon a whole bunch of short men show up on his doorstep. She has lived in a grass hut in the jungles of the : 8,9,10,11,14,16,19,24. Sent Turin as a boy to Doriath but stayed in Dor-Lomin for some time. Also called Al(a)tariel, Artanis, Nerwen, Lady of the Noldor, Lady of the White Wood, Lady of Lothlorien, the White Lady, Lady of Lorien. 3rd. Numenorean. He's pretty shy. Thats about it. She has also been published in prestigious academic journals and has had her short stories published both online and otherwise. Later she was locked up in a jail by the ruffians that took over the Shire, but was released when Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin returned. Referenced only.Nuneth: (Men) 2-2. These scenes construct Bilbo as a character who is light-footed, quiet, well-mannered and loves the home and all it portends warmth, good food, creature comforts, love of familywhile loathing the thought of adventures, which he describes as Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things which make you late for dinner. He falls decidedly on the private side of the public/private splitthe side which has been coded as feminine. Also called Eledhwen, Lady of Dor-lomin. Granted, this is true to J.R.R. Pre-1st and 1st. Everyone has a role to play in the struggle against evil, according to The Lord of the Rings. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. In the listing below, I am sorting these characters first by book, and then by first name where possible as many of Tolkiens women dont have a last name. Daughter of Imrahil (Prince of Dol Amroth), married Eomer of Rohan, mother of Elfwine the Fair.Luthien: (Eldar/Maia) 1-11, 1-12, 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 4-9, 5-9, 6-6, Appendices; Sil: 10,14,17,19,20,21,22,24,Akallabeth UT: 1-2. Also called Ar-Feiniel, White Lady of the Noldor, Noble Elf, White Lady of Gondolin. 3rd. Was just reading The Fellowship of the Ring, and I'm at the part where Frodo is about to depart from his new home with four other hobbits, all of which are men. Aunt of Samwise. Reddit, Inc. 2023. Wife of Pippin. Edain. Great-great-grandmother of Pippin and Merry. Perished during crossing of Helcaraxe on the flight of the Noldor from Aman.Elwing: (Eldar) 13,17,22,23,24 UT:2-1,4 LOTR: . Also known as The Great (or The Fat). True courage is about knowing not when to take a life but when to spare one, advises Gandalf. Grandmother of Frodo. 1420. Percy (portrayed by Nick Blake) [5] is the gatekeeper of Lake-Town and a friend of Bard. 3rd. })(); Dwalin. Beloved of all the Valar and Valier, she is spoken and sung about by Elves, Men, and Hobbits. Left Aman with Feanor and considered part of the rebellion of the Noldor but was forgiven and allowed to return to the Blessed Realm at the end of the 3rd and beginning of the 4th Age.Gilly Brownlock: (Hobbit) Appendices. Pre-1, Key: Name, (Race), Letter Number, Other Books, Age in Middle-earth, Description, Another of My LoTR Quizzes - The Often Over Looked Women of Middle Earth. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Now I think I know why: Tolkien seems to have wiped women off the face of Middle-earth. Married Roramac Brandybuck. Also called the White, Starspray. 3rd. A Maia, wife of Thingol, mother of Luthien, co-ruler of Doriath, she used her powers to weave a web of spells around the kingdom so that no evil could get in. 2950 3rd Age, d. 2988 3rd Age. The name of this fabled elven princess is on Bratts real-life tombstone, so strong was the correlation between them. Also called Ar-Feiniel, White Lady of the Noldor, Noble Elf, White Lady of Gondolin. However, all the women who do appear are exceptional in their own ways. Do you have a different opinion about Tauriel? 1st. Mother of Holman Cotton. Pre-1st, 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Primula Brandybuck: (Hobbit): 1-1, Appendices. b. Married Bodo Proudfoot. Queen of Rohan, wife of Theoden, mother of Theodred. For more on all things Tolkien, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, on stands now. They are quite the opposite. 1st. Numenorean, Also called Tar-Elestirne, Lady of the Westlands, White Lady of Emerie, Uineniel. I then list their race, the book or books with sections and/or chapters where they are mentioned, the Age of Middle-earth they appeared (or were mostly in) and a description about them. 3rd. In the last decades, various discussions, essays, and even entire books examined Tolkiens creation and representation of female characters. Hobbit Genealogies Family: Baggins.Theodwyn: (Men) Appendices UT: 3-5. For a girl of her age, faced with such appalling danger, holding off an orc even for a moment, took extraordinary courage. Daughter of Peony Baggins. Edain. 3rd. RELATED:LOTR: 10 Facts About Elves They Left Out Of The Movies. What does Shazam look like when he's not geared up to do battle? Reddit, Inc. 2023. Also called Tinuviel, Daughter of Twilight, (took the form of Thuringwethil). Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Took, Dis: (Dwarves) Appendices. Captured in the sack of Nargothrond while Turin was forced to watch and later she was slain by orcs.Finduilas(2) : (Men) 4-3; LOTR: 6-5, Appendices. (See Lily Brown). Great Grandmother of Pippin and Merry. Rowan Greenhand: (Hobbit) Appendices. Arwen rides away with the wounded Frodo, staying one step ahead of the Nazgl who have given chase at top speed. Mother of Shelob. And then there is the argument that none of this should matter, that its not just fiction but fantasy after all. 1st. Hobbit Genealogies -Family: GamgeeBelladonna Took: (Hobbit) Appendices; Hobbit: 1. Departed with Tuor into the West.Indis: (Eldar) 2-4; Sil: 5,6. Pre-1st. The exception to the rule, owyn pulled off one of the most impressive battle feats in all of Middle-earth when she struck down the Witch-king, chief among Saurons evil servants. var _gaq = _gaq || []; Ents are long lived, but without the Ent wives and Ent maidens, no young entings will be born to continue the race. She avenges the death of her uncle by slaying the WitchKing with the help of Merry. Pre-1st. Guillermo Del Toro said she "shouldn't be anyone's wife. She is given the task to find kingsfoil or athelas, an herb which Aragorn needs to aid in the healing of Merry, Faramir and Eowyn. Daughter of Mirabella Took. Her name is also used by the people of Minas Tirith in referring to Prince Imrahil and his knights from Dol Amroth since legend has it that his people have some elven ancestry. Also called Kementari, Giver of Fruits. She cries for the hurts done to Arda, but teaches pity and gives hope to those that hear her.Nienor: (Men) 21; UT 1-2 . A huge evil spider, the daughter of the great spider Ungolient who herself was one of the most evil creatures of the Valarian ages. _udn = "none"; Believing Melkor/Morgoth deceived her when he would not give her the Silmarils, she retreated first to some woods near Doriath in Beleriand and finally disappeared from all knowledge to the south. 1st. Also called Tinuviel, Daughter of Twilight, (took the form of Thuringwethil). Edain. 3rd. 1421. There seems to be some misunderstanding concerning the number of Middle-earth Women that Tolkien actually wrote about in his books on Middle-earth. 1431. (Like, what was Arwen doing? Zamin: (Men), 2-2. Frodo has been stabbedby a Morgul-blade during the ambush and was in urgent need of medical attention. Her husband was slain by Turin.Ailinel: (Men) 2-2,3. And after watching The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug, she came, to her own surprise, to the conclusion that Tauriel possesses in many regards similar characteristics of canonically and strong female characters such as Eowyn or Arwen. 3rd. Married Mungo Baggins. She chose mortality and died within a year after Aragorn's death.Asphodel Brandybuck: (Hobbit) Appendices. Also called Man-hearted. With the creation of Tauriel in The Hobbit trilogy, the discussion of female characters within Middle-earth arose once again. was what I was thinking, when I remembered that the OG Bilbo's group did not have any women either, but then I pried my memory further but could not remember a single female character in that book, something which I had not noticed myself while I was reading it. Sister of Helm Hammerhand of Rohan, mother to Fealaf who was the first King of Rohan of the Second Line.Ioreth: (Men) 5-8, 6-5. Although Galadriel is not alone here and there are significant debates regarding whether or not Tolkein had ever written about the grand goings-on in Dol Gudur, nevertheless, the Elven Queen shows great tenacitywhen she literally carries the dying Gandalf out of harm's way. Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Brandybuck.Hildigard Took: (Hobbit) Appendices. Daughter of Berylla. Menu. Daughter of Gilly. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The woman is more powerful than the man, particularly in magical power, sometimes in political power. 2-4; Sil: 15,16,23,24,Akallabeth. Dwalin. Also called Lady of the White Grotto, beloved of Amroth,. Sister of Samwise. A Maia and the spouse of Osse, she helped rule the seas. Numenorean, daughter of Tar-Elendil, sister of Silmarien.Kementari: see YavannaLalaith: (Men) 1-2; Sil: 21. She is mentioned by the Gaffer in explaining the relationship of Bilbo to Frodo and again in the Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Baggins, Took, Brandybuck. She wed Beren after assisting him in escaping from Sauron and stealing one of the Silmarils from Morgoth. Also called Al(a)tariel, Artanis, Nerwen, Lady of the Noldor, Lady of the White Wood, Lady of Lothlorien, the White Lady, Lady of Lorien. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Great grandmother of Bilbo. 1st. There are no female characters that appear in The Hobbitdespite the book having characters like hobbits, dragons, dwarves, elves, goblins, giants, trolls, and even a strange creature named Gollum. Daughter of Thingol and Melian, wife of Beren, mother of Dior. Numenorean. In the climax of The Battle of The Five Armies, when Kili ismurdered by Bolg, the leader of the Gundabad orcs, Tauriel is heartbroken and decides to take on Kili's killer all by herself. This, as well as his small stature and pacifist mentality, makes him an unlikely hero, one who not only worries more about doilies and teacups than adventure, but also willingly admits, I have never used a sword in my life, and is quick to apologize and/or own his weaknesses. b.2995 3rd Age - d.? They dont matter. "Wood Maiden", also known as Galadwen; daughter of Vidugavia (King of Rohovanion), wedded Valacar (King of Gondor). Reply 5391 Catch up with Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, and the rest of your favorite stars from the film that kicked off the hit franchise. 3rd. 3rd. Simple acts of kindness and love. 1st. Hobbit Genealogies Family: Baggins.Lothiriel: (Men) Appendices; UT: 3-1 . She then bewitches the river water which turned into majestic, galloping horses andattacked the Ringwraiths. The 100 Most Significant Figures in History, The Lessons of the Megalomaniac University President, Reading Literature Makes Us Smarter and Nicer. Married Odovacar Bolger. Heavily armored from top to toe, it was hardly possible for anybody to tell that a woman had slipped out along with the men. 3rd. Numenorean, daughter of Tar-Elendil, mother of Valandil, first Lord of Andunie.Tar-Ancalime: see Ancalime.Tar-Elestirne: see Erendis Tar-Miriel: see Miriel(2). I did not read The Hobbit or theLord of the Rings trilogy as a child, and I have always felt a bit alienated from the fandom surrounding them. d. 120 4th Age. In the case of Luthien and Beren, she even rescues him from the world of the dead. Daughter of Tar-Palantir, should have become reigning queen of Numenor, but forced into marriage with Ar-Pharazon who usurped the throne, supposedly died in destruction of Numenor.Morwen: (Men) 17,18,20,21,22; UT: 1-2, 2-2 . Died in Hurin's arms after he had been released by Sauron and not knowing of true fate of Turin and Nienor,Morwen of Lossarnach: (Men) 3-1; LOTR: Appendices. Noldor. Tolkien's wife inspired the 'Lord of the Rings' characters. 4th. 8. Edain. 1st. Din II Ironfoot. Make your IMDb page stand out by adding a demo reel. Check out this gallery of stars in character and in real life. Evangeline Lilly, born in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, in 1979, was discovered on the streets of Kelowna, British Columbia, by the famous Ford modeling agency. 3rd. However, the paucity of female characters doesnt mean a text need be written off or ignored by feministsquite to the contrary. She plays a significant part in the story, riding with the Rohirrim in disguise to the battle of Pelannor Field with Merry in the saddle with her. While there are a few cases of author omsicience in the Hobbit, it is mostly viewed from Bilbo's point of view. Hobbit Genealogies Family: Took, Dora Baggins: (Hobbit):1-1, Appendices. She married Aragorn and had at least three children, a son, Eldarion, and two or more daughters. 3rd. Sister of Orome, wife of Tulkas. Legolas sings a song about her just before the Fellowship arrives in Lothlorien. b.2995 3rd Age - d.? She was attacked and injured by orcs while crossing the Misty Mountains and never fully recovered, eventually choosing to leave Middle-earth for the Blessed Realm. Daughter of Eglantine Banks. Grandmother of Frodo. Not one of those 13 dwarves has a wife, a sister or a mother? Married Togo Goodbody. At times, heroism is not determined by the number of kills one has had or how bravely one has fought off villains. 3rd. Donnamira Took: (Hobbit) Appendices. Queen of Gondor, wife of Tarannon Falastur, 12th King of Gondor; had 10 cats, nine black and one white, she used as spies. Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Baggins.Gilraen: (Men) Appendices. Originaldesign,photography,andcontenthoweverarecopyright2005--2023. Pre-1st. Bilbo, at one point in the film, insists I am not a Took, I am a Baggins, arguing hes more like his feminine home-loving father than his masculinized adventurous mother. results. 1st. There are very few women, but those that there are have great power, one such aficionado has reminded me. 1st. But I was not prepared for the extreme skewing of the sexes inThe Hobbit, which has been the No. 3rd. Vanyar. Gandalf rarely takes on the role of warrior in the film and often is positioned in the background, sitting or leaning, looking thoughtfulin contrast, for example, to the hyper-masculine Thorin, whose patriarchal ancestry is repeatedly emphasized. They were more likely younger distant cousins that may have affectionately called Bilbo uncle. It is owyn who finally confronts the powerful chief of the Nazgls, the Witch-King of Angmar after the latter had severely wounded King Theoden. 1st. After the death of her husband, she brought Aragorn when he was 2, to Imladris to be raised by Elrond and stayed there for some time, eventually returning to her own lands where she eventually died, a little grief stricken worrying about the fate of her son, Aragorn.Goldberry: (Unknown) 1-6, 1-7, 1-8 . Also called Evenstar, Undomiel, Lady of Rivendell. d. 3007 3rd Age. Married Milo Burrows. Large spider like creature. 3rd. Pre-1st. However, this first Hobbit film, drawing on something that does not go against the reading of the book, does tease out a critique of masculinityparticularly of traditional masculinity and its links to bravado, heroism, and war-waging. Among the speaking roles, there are elves Cate Blanchett's Galadriel, Liv Tyler's Arwen and mortals Miranda Otto's Eowyn as well as several hobbit ladies Samwise Gamgee's wife Rosie. She never seemed to enjoy life in Gondor, longing for the sea and the lands she came from and died young which caused grief for Denethor. Referred to in LOTR.Vidumavi: (Men) Appendices; UT: 3-2. In the opening chapter, he leaves to her a round convex mirror in one his 'messages' before he left the Shire for the last time to go to Rivendell.. Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Baggins.Arwen: (Eldar), 2-1, 6-5, 6-6, Appendices; UT: 2-4, 3-1 3rd. Legend has it that she was a (Silvan elf) maiden of Lorien who fled when evil was awakened in Moria. 2907 3rd Age. For more information, please see our 1st. [1] How Grant Gustin runs The Flash and the Arrowverse across the finish line. One common characteristic I like is the point number four. 3rd. Died young. The actor explains why he decided to end the CWs last remaining Arrowverse show after nine seasons, and teases what to expect from next weeks epic series finale. A Vanyar, loved by Finrod, remained in Valinor.Aredhel: (Eldar) 5,16,21 UT: 1-2. Eowyn - I am no man - Neice of Theodoen, King of Rohan.You fell in love with Aragorn, got over him andmarried Faramir. Ruby Bolger: (Hobbit) Appendices. 3rd. Daughter of Thingol and Melian, wife of Beren, mother of Dior. Returned to Gondolin with Maeglin and was accidentally slain by Eol.Arwen: (Eldar) 2-4, 3-1; LOTR: 2-1, 6-5, 6-6, Appendices. Mrs. Cotton. 1st. Poppy Chubb-Baggins: (Hobbit) Appendices. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. In LOTR, she is mentioned in the story in the description and history of Shelob.Urwen: see LalaithVaire: (Ainur) Valaquenta. Though I would personally love an all-female rendition of the film someday, I appreciate this version has stayed true to the text while still slyly suggesting Bilbo may be more of a Bilbetteand that while macho warrior types have it all wrong, Joss Whedon types recognize a true hero when they see one, and that hero can be female or male, heterosexual or otherwise, human or hobbit. Hobbit Genealogies Family Brandybuck.Angelica Baggins: (Hobbit) 1-1, Appendices. 3rd. The story mentions her as the younger sister of Thorin. She spoke in his defense when he was unjustly accused of causing Saeros death.Nerwen: see GaladrielNienna: (Ainur) 4-2; Sil: Valaquenta,1,6,9,11. She cries for the hurts done to Arda, but teaches pity and gives hope to those that hear her.Nienor: (Men) 1-2; Sil: 21. Frodo's mother and Merry's great aunt, she married Bilbo's cousin Drogo. : Name (Race)Chapter, Other Books, Age of Middle-earth, Description, Key: Name, (Race), Section-Chapter, Other Books, Age in Middle-earth, Description, Eowyn: (Men) 3-5; LOTR:3-6, 3-7, 5-2, 5-5, 5-6, 5-8, 6-5, Appendices. It is a quest that asks more for loyalty, honor, a willing heart than for victory or plunder. Her fate is unknown. Category:Characters that have appeared in the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings. Ranked: The Strongest Female Characters From Lord Of The Rings, Legolas would not have cared for such petty matters, 10 Best Cate Blanchett Movies, According To IMDb, Arwen was an elf of extraordinary courage, LOTR: 10 Facts About Elves They Left Out Of The Movies, The Hobbit: How Each Character Is Supposed To Look, 10 Times Tolkien's LOTR Inspired The Harry Potter Series. 3rd. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Wife of Fortinbras Took II, mother of Ferumbras. Bilbo leaves her a large waste-paper basket in one of his 'messages' before he left the Shire for the last time to go to Rivendell.. Hobbit Genealogies Family: Baggins, Dwarven women: (Dwarves) Appendices. Her strength was made even more apparent in Peter Jacksons The Hobbit films, where she directly drove Sauron from his Dol Guldur fortress. 2nd. Also called Faelivrin. 1st. Rose Greenhand: (Hobbit) Appendices. Daughter of Berylla. 1st. Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Gamgee. Mimosa Bunce: (Hobbit) Appendices. )nieces of Thorin (Dwarf) 4. Tolkiens wife, Edith Bratt, who is played by Lily Collins in the new biopic Tolkien. Theres an element of tragedy in the relationship. Became weary after Feanor's birth and 'died' going to the Halls of MandosMiriel(2): (Men) Akallabeth; UT: 2-3. Frodo and Sam continually call upon her while entering Mordor. So while the battle lines of Middle-earth are filled with more men than women, female characters nevertheless demonstrate their strength and resolve in other ways. 1 movie at the box office for the past three weeks. ?, Appendices. Daughter of Mimosa. Married Rudigar Bolger. _gaq.push(['_setAllowHash', false]); The Fast and the Furious cast: Where are they now? 3rd. 3rd. 2nd. Pansy Baggins: (Hobbit) Appendices. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. 4th. Daughters of Arwen: (Men): Appendices. She weaves all things that have ever been.Vana: (Ainur) Valaquenta, 11. 2nd. Even nowadays, female characters are far too often portrayed as the helpless Damsel in Distress. Mother of Samwise. In The Desolation of Smaug, Tauriel and Legolas arrive in Lake Town just in time to save Bard's children and the dwarves from the orcs who had been sent to look for Thorin Okenshield. to Now, that is heroism of a different level, requiring great strength of character. Hobbit Genealogies Family: Took.Elanor Gamgee: (Hobbit) 6-9, Appendices. Died at age 119 in an accident. Great-great-great grandmother of Merry. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. And who is Bilbo? Sister of Mandos and Lorien. But the Elvenking did banish her from the Woodland Realm, so there is a distinct possibility that she went off to rid the world of orcs alone. Gave assistance to Morwen and later provided information to Turin. I dont subscribe to the notion that because its fantastical it should be unrealistic. Hobbit Genealogies Family: Gamgee. 3rd. Similarly, a lot of [Tolkiens] women are very strong-willed and capable of physical combat, but their main strengths are their wits, their intellect, and their ability to stand firm amongst the turmoil.. 2nd. She never seemed to enjoy life in Gondor, longing for the sea and the lands she came from and died young which caused grief for Denethor. Actress: Ant-Man. Namely, mentions of Belladonna Took, mother of Fili and Kili, and wife of Girion. (function(){var k='2354831680',d=document,l=d.location,c=d.cookie;function f(n){if(c){var i=c.indexOf(n+'=');if(i>-1){var j=c.indexOf(';',i);return escape(c.substring(i+n.length+1,j<0?c.length:j))}}}var x=f('__utmx'),xx=f('__utmxx'),h=l.hash; If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook. TheLord of the Rings and The Hobbitfilms are not particularlydiversity-friendly--there is neither a lot ofgender diversity nor any racial diversity. Gave your love to a mortal man.Seemed like a good idea at the time right? The wife of the raven, Carc, who is mentioned briefly.wife of Girion of Dale (Men) 14 . 1482. Arwenthus ends upsaving Frodo from the entire battalion of the most terrifying servants of the Dark Lord, all by herself. A Maia, wife of Thingol, mother of Luthien, co-ruler of Doriath, she used her powers to weave a web of spells around the kingdom so that no evil could get in. [T 2] Both names are connected with digging. Numenorean. This bugs me. If they dont have a first name (such as Mrs. Maggott) then I sort on the first available letter (in this case on the Mrs.). Thus far, the story (of which An Unexpected Journey is the first of three films) not only reworks the definition of heroism and leadership, it also de-essentializes gender, giving us two male leads who blend femininity and masculinity. Even little girls in the Tolkien-Jackson universe show remarkable courage in the face of terribledanger. As noted here, theyre purely masculine characters who resemble nothing more than adolescent boys on an adventure; setting off without any thought as to how the journey will go and what they will do once they arrive at their destination.. She died very young of a plague going through her lands.Lindorie: (Men) 2-3; Sil: Akallabeth. 3rd. 1st. Numenorean, mother of Erendis. Wife of Gorlim the Unhappy, slain - Sauron used an image of her after her death to entrap Gorlim.Elbereth: see VardaEledhwen: see MorwenElenwe: (Eldar) 9, 16 UT: 1-1. Daughter of Rose Cotton. I read the book and did not take notice of the lack of female characters so, this is interesting: It has always seemed to me that the lack of women in the Hobbit has something to do with Bilbo's character. She chose to become mortal like her husband and died soon after he did. 2950 3rd Age, d. 2988 3rd Age. The story of Beren and Lthien has a powerful presence in Middle-earth, befitting its roots in Tolkiens own life. utmx_section("Legacy Footer"), In the listing below, I am sorting these characters first by book, and then by first name where possible as many of Tolkiens women dont have a last name. owyn was repeatedly turned down when she asked permission to go to war with the menfolk, so eventually, she took matters into her own hands and joined Rohan's forces with the hobbit, Merry Brandybuck. In The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, chaosensues when the Uruk-haiattacksRohan. If there are any mothers or daughters, aunts or nieces, they make no appearances. Konigsberg's first book is The Truth About Grief: The Myth of Its Five Stages and the New Science of Loss. Cotton: (Hobbit) 6-8, 6-9 Appendices. Does the stork deliver Middle-Earth babies? 2nd. 3rd. She provides dinner to Frodo, Sam, and Pippin as they travel to the Buckleberry Ferry and she gives a basket filled with mushrooms to Frodo. All About 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania', Evangeline Lilly Lobbies for More Wasp Screen Time in Future Avengers Films, 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Cast Reveal Surprising Facts About Paul Rudd, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, TV commercials for dating hot line Live Links (2002-2004). Also called Eledhwen, Lady of Dor-lomin. Tolkiens original book, an adventure story written for his children that primarily charts the story of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, on his journey across Middle Eartha place filled with dwarves, goblins, dragons, magic, evil and, yes, very few women. Tolkien in biopic Tolkien, How J.R.R. Also called Slimburch, Wandlimb. Myrtle Burrows: (Hobbit) Appendices. TV Shows. Upon his untimely death, she journeyed to the Halls of Mandos and sang for Mandos to bring Beren back to life and Middle-earth. Therefore, my theory is that we don't see women in The Hobbit because Bilbo doesn't see them. Merry's mother, Pippin's aunt, she is addressed by her father-in-law at Bilbo's birthday party. In the second part of The Hobbit trilogy,Desolation of Smaug, Bard's three young children had to go through a great deal of trauma as their little house was attacked by orcs when they were alone with the dwarfs. You, um work in the Green Dragon, and marry Sam. Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Brandybuck.Marigold Gamgee: (Hobbit) Appendices. Also called Elbereth, Elentari or Queen of the Stars, Gilthoniel or Tintalle,The Exhalted, The Lofty, Lady of the Stars. For each point, she gives, on her homepage, various examples to affirm her argumentation: Whether one agrees with her argumentation or not, one cannot deny that Tauriel seems to be deliberately created to fulfill many characteristics of Tolkiens female characters. Arwen - I choose a mortal Life - Elvin Princess fromRivendell. 3rd. Legend has it that she was a (Silvan elf) maiden of Lorien who fled when evil was awakened in Moria. RELATED:The Hobbit: How Each Character Is Supposed To Look. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? When the grand old man of The Hobbit and the LOTR stories is on the verge of certain death in the dark and murky Dol Gudur, Galadriel walks in with Elrond and Saruman--this was before Saruman had pledged himself to Sauron--and rescues Gandalf with the force of her phenomenal powers. . She is an ancestor of Bard.wives of woodsmen (Men) 6 . If the man does any rescuing, its usually by accident or at least with very little planning involved its in the heat of the moment, or he was in the right place at the right time. 3rd. Married Hugo Boffin. One of the Valier. Hobbit Genealogies Family: Baggins, Tookelf maiden (Elves) 19 . Rosie Cotton From the Shire. 1st. Referred to in LOTR.Yavanna: (Ainur) Valaquenta,1,2,3,4,5,8,9,10,11,12, Akallabeth, Of the Rings of Power; UT: 1-1 2-2,4,4-2. Also called the Great. Mentioned as being carried away by Smaug;Mother of Fili and Kili (Dwarf) 18. Yet The Hobbit has excessive amounts of violence and battle, so much so that I am inclined to agree with the Los Angeles Times review that all this violence gets increasingly wearying as all those minutes unfold. However, though some scenes go on a bit too long, the battles undertaken are not ones of conquest or empty valor, nor driven by greed for power or wealth. She is referenced several places in LOTR in stories and poems especially as a model for the romance of Aragorn and Arwen.Melian: (Ainur) 1-2, 2-4; Sil: Valaquenta , 4, 5, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, Akallabeth. 3rd. She is mentioned as someone who looks well after Sam Gamgee's father, the Gaffer.Varda: (Ainur) 1-3, 1-11, 1-12, 2-1, 2-8 2-9, 4-10, 6-1, 6-9; Sil: Valaquenta, 1,3,5,7,8,9,11,19,24 UT: 1-2, 4-2. Arwen, Galadriel, and Eowyn all have difficult choices to make, and they make them independently. Notes, Wife of Dior, mother of Elwing, died in Menegroth during attack by sons of Feanor.Niniel: see NienorNimrodel: (Eldar) 2-4, Notes, 3-2; LOTR: 2-6, 5-4, 5-9, Appendices. 2nd. One of the Haladin.Idril: (Eldar) 15,16,23,24,Akallabeth; UT: 1-1, 2-4. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-230305-2']); She wed Samwise Gamgee after he returned from his journeys with the Fellowship. Spouse of Aule. So who gave birth to all those hobbits, dwarves and elves? She was considered foresighted.Laura Grubb: (Hobbit) Appendices. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. 3rd. But Lthien didnt just love the human Beren (whose name is under Tolkiens on the shared tombstone). Daughter of Halmir of Brethel, wife of Galdor, mother of Hurin and Huor. Granddaughter of Chica Cubb. Key: Name (Race)Chapter, Other Books, Age of Middle-earth, Description. Legolas' father, hadn't minced his words when he warned her to stay away from his son. 1st. Bilbo talks about stories of Hobbit lads and lasses going on mad adventures with Gandalf being held responsible.maidens (Men) 1 . The Women of Middle-earthMiddle-earth Women. 3rd. Tolkiens book The Hobbit hardly references women. Chen_Geller 3 mo. Daughter of Hurin and Morwen, sister and (unknowing) wife to Turin as a result of forgetting past through actions of Glaurung the Dragon. Noldor. The beautiful daughter of Elrond, Arwen was an elf of extraordinary courage. Married Bingo Baggins. Referred to in LOTR.Vidumavi: (Men) 3-2; LOTR: Appendices. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films are not particularly diversity-friendly--there is neither a lot of gender diversity nor any racial diversity. Privacy Policy. 1st . The HobbitLord of the RingsThe SilmarillionUnfinished TalesThe Letters. Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Baggins. Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Baggins.Camellia Sackville: (Hobbit) Appendices. Daughter of Mahtan, a metal smith, wife of Feanor, mother of the seven sons.Nessa: (AInur) Valaquenta,1. She is mentioned in several songs and stories told by Aragorn in LOTR.Emerwen: see AncalimeEowyn: (Men) 3-5; LOTR:3-6, 3-7, 5-2, 5-5, 5-6, 5-8, 6-5, Appendices. A stream and falls are named for her near Lothlorien. But there was a huge catch--Aragorn was a mortal man whereas Arwen was an elf, which meant that she wouldhave to watch her lover die and continue to live forever with a shattered heart. I'm not a huge fan of the Tauriel character and plotline in the Hobbit movies, although I can think of several good reasons why the movie producers might have felt the need to include her, e.g., we feel the loss of Kili's death more poignantly, female characters are underrepresented in Tolkien, etc. Mentioned as being barely distinguishable from Dwarven men. Her husband was slain by Turin.Amarie: (Eldar) Sil: 15. 4th. May Gamgee(1): (Hobbit) Appendices. 1st. J.R.R. 4th. She is the sister of Eomer, niece of Theoden King of Rohan, daughter of Eomund and Theodwyn and eventually wife of Faramir of Gondor. This is a moderated subreddit. Daughter of Celeborn and Galadriel, wife of Elrond, mother of Arwen, Elrohir and Ellandan. Mother of Pippin, wife of Paladin Took. People of Gondor and Legolas both mention that they see some elvish strain in the knights of Dol Amroth and Imrahil, but her name is never mentioned in LOTR.Morwen: (Men) 1-2. What do you think about these points? She plays a significant part in the story, riding with the Rohirrim in disguise to the battle of Pelannor Field with Merry in the saddle with her. Supposedly she was cast adrift in a boat with her cats and left to die.Celebrian: (Eldar) 2-4; LOTR: 2-8, Appendices . Tolkien's original book, an adventure story written for his children that primarily charts the story of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, on his journey across Middle Earth-a place filled with dwarves, goblins, dragons, magic, evil and, yes, very few women. She is not specifically mentioned in The Hobbit. A stream and falls are named for her near Lothlorien. 3rd. AllRightsReserved. The views expressed are solely her own. 3rd. 3rd. Mother of Eldacar. 3rd. Just thought it interesting that Tolkien made that book so wonderful without needing to incorporate any female characters in it, despite the multitude of opportunities they could have provided to create more character dynamics. Wife of Tar-Aldarion, mother of Ancalime.Faelivrin: see Finduilas(1). ), Scan this QR code to download the app now. Daughter of Haldad, sister of Haldar, Leader of Haladin upon deaths of her father and brother, brought her people by force of her will into Brethil. Namely, mentions of Belladonna Took, mother of Fili and Kili, and wife of Girion. 1st. Of all 15 main characters, not one is female. Sure, The Hobbit, much like The Lord of the Rings, director Peter Jacksons previous Tolkien trilogy, consists almost entirely of male characters. Died in Hurin's arms after he had been released by Sauron and not knowing of true fate of Turin and Nienor,Nerdanel: (Eldar) 6,7. Referenced only in LOTR.Chica Chubb: (Hobbit) Appendices. Returned to Gondolin with Maeglin and was accidentally slain by Eol.Ar-Zimraphel: see Miriel(2)Celebrindal: see IdrilEarwen: (Eldar) 5,13,15 UT: 2-4. She is almost surrounded by all sides but managed to find her way across a river, knowing well that the Ringwraiths are not comfortable in the water. Aragorn briefly mentions her name in Lothlorien. 3rd. Sister of Tar-Aldarion.Ancalime: (Men) 2-2,3. Married Fosco Baggins. 1384. d. S.R. 3rd. The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films didn't feature a ton of female characters but the ones there delivered some hugely heroic moments. Not making a point or anything. Characters Adaptations Other in: Non-canon articles, Non-canonical characters, Non-canonical Elves, and 3 more English Tauriel View source Tauriel Race Elf Culture ( Wood-elf of Mirkwood) Media portrayal Actor Evangeline Lilly Tauriel was a Wood-elf of Mirkwood, and captain of the Elven guard of Thranduil's Woodland Realm . Also called Kementari, Giver of Fruits. Daughter of Haldad, sister of Haldar, Leader of Haladin upon deaths of her father and brother, brought her people by force of her will into Brethil. Movies. 3rd. Leave a comment down below! Daughter of Adrahil, sister to Imrahil, wife of Denethor II, mother of Boromir and Faramir. If These Apps Are Still on Your Phone, Someone May Be Spying on You, Tragic online love triangle built on LIES: Two middle-aged lovers who started affair by BOTH posing as teenagers before torrid romance drove Sunday school teacher to murder 'rival' over woman who didn't EXIST, A brief history of Western culture Smarthistory, 22 Summer Mother of the Bride Dresses for Sunny Celebrations, Free Piano VST Plugins: 20 of the Best In 2022! 4th. Sister of Melilot. 3rd. Perished during crossing of Helcaraxe on the flight of the Noldor from Aman.Elwing: (Eldar) 2-1,4; Sil: 13,17,22,23,24; LOTR:??? Each bolded name within the description has her own listing. Delights in dancing and running with deer.Nienna: (Ainur) Valaquenta,1,6,9,1; UT: 4-2. While I disagree with the main claim of this post, which argues that one of the main points women can take away from The Hobbit is that women are better than men, I do agree with the sentiment that the story can be read as suggesting Men should not be given a free leash with leadership. However, I would add that the story actually works to trouble the category of men, as well as that of masculinity/feminity, and instead of merely suggesting males make bad leaders it suggests that greedy, power-hungry, domineering, discriminatory creaturesof any gender or typemake bad leaders. So, while it may be mega-light on the female character quotient and heavy on battle scenes, the film adaptation nevertheless pleases this feminist viewer. Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Took, Brandybuck.Finduilas(2) : (Men) 6-5, Appendices UT:4-3. Edith was a very strong-willed woman. She died giving birth.Elwing: (Eldar) ???? Hobbit Genealogies - Family: Gamgee. d.write('
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