The Inequality Prototype: Gender, Inequality, and the Valar in Tolkien's Silmarillion by Dawn Felagund
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Summary:
The Valar present an interesting case study of sexism in Tolkien's legendarium because they occupy a prototypical role, representing Iluvatar's intentions on how the universe should operate. My research shows that the female Valar not only appear far less frequently in The Silmarillion than the male Valar but are less involved, less assertive, and speak less.
Major Characters: Nienna, Valar, Varda, Yavanna
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Genre: Nonfiction/Meta
Challenges: Analysing Arda
Rating: General
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Chapters: 1 Word Count: 5, 059 Posted on 8 July 2018 Updated on 8 July 2018 This fanwork is complete.
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