Eowyn Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
““And so they stood on the walls of the City of Gondor, and a great wind rose and blew, and their hair, raven and golden, streamed out mingling in the air.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings, 1955
A vivid scene of warriors on a city wall, wind whipping their hair, evoking grandeur and tension.
In simple terms: Warriors on a wall, wind blowing hair, creating dramatic atmosphere.
Key Takeaway
Notice how setting intensifies emotion.
Themes
heroism
nature
visuality
tension
mythology
Mood
awe
dramatic
epic
Type
literary
descriptive
poetic
When to use this quote
- battle scenes
- ceremonial gatherings
- filmmaking
- role‑playing games
Key Concepts
symbolism
cinematic description
contrast
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the wind symbolize here?
- How does the description affect your sense of the scene?
A Different Perspective
The poetic focus may obscure practical details of the conflict.
