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weaver
Half-elven
Nov 29 2012, 1:44am
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I like Theoden's look here -- I see echoes of it in Eowyn's later shots when she first pulls out that sword to do a little practicing as they pack up to head out to Helm's Deep.
I think they used the swords very effectively on a metaphorical and symbolic level, as well as props -- Theoden's reintroduction to his sword is a visible way to show what's going on inside of him, as he comes out of the fog he's been in and starts to reconnect with his "old strength". Same with Eown, though in her case, it's more like she's attaching her dreams and desires to have some power over her life to something outside herself, to the world of fighting, and then to Aragorn.
I never much cared for Book Theoden; I found the film's version to be a lot more relate-able!
Weaver
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