People complain about Tolkien's less than stellar treatment of female characters, but what about Ioreth, a nattering biddy no one respects, who vaunted knowledge of healing is shown to be nothing compared to a man's?
Also, it’s stated earlier that Denethor evacuated women and children from Gondor, except for those women whose skill was needed. Ioreth isn’t just the cleaning lady or she wouldn’t be there.
"“My friend, you had horses, and deed of arms, and the free fields; but she, being born in the body of a maid, had a spirit and courage _at least_ the match of yours..."
GANDALF: Here's the plan. The last thing we want is Sauron to find Frodo, so lets rush him at the gates. Its such a dumb idea Sauron will think we have the Ring!
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ÉOMER: (spits) Dude, we've been fightin' unner a big fuckin' flag your girlfriend made that says "Fuck off you cunts, I'm the King."
ARAGORN: Yeah, but that was for the orcs.
ARAGORN: Okay, yeah, but can we make this about me somehow? I'd feel a lot better if this was more about me.
Remember how they were, like, major supporting cast members in THE TWO TOWERS? Wild.
ÉOMER: (spits) Sounds like suicide.
GANDALF: Oh, it doesn't just sound like it, dawg.