Love how you framed Eowyns arc through the courage vs bravery distinction. The Wormtongue manipulation angle adding years of powerlessness before the main story even starts makes her decision to ride out way more layered than just wanting glory. Watched the extended cuts last month and Miranda Otto's performance in the Witch King scene really does show that terror underneath. The whole cage metaphor lands diferently when you realize she's been traped in multiple ways simultaneously.
I didn't think anyone would see this yet. I just updated it again. 😉. I agree, when I watched all that more closely, I noticed how well she plays that overcoming of fear to do what must be done.
Love how you framed Eowyns arc through the courage vs bravery distinction. The Wormtongue manipulation angle adding years of powerlessness before the main story even starts makes her decision to ride out way more layered than just wanting glory. Watched the extended cuts last month and Miranda Otto's performance in the Witch King scene really does show that terror underneath. The whole cage metaphor lands diferently when you realize she's been traped in multiple ways simultaneously.
I didn't think anyone would see this yet. I just updated it again. 😉. I agree, when I watched all that more closely, I noticed how well she plays that overcoming of fear to do what must be done.