Éowyn
and Théoden
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ÉOWYN AND THÉODEN, a theme from
Rohan, is one of Éowyn's three themes. This triple time
one, representing her relationship with Théoden, keeps the same harmonics as
Éowyn, Shieldmaiden of
the Rohirrim, but is more developed. DA describes it as having a
'delayed upwards arc' (CR-TTT Liner Notes 18). The cadence makes me
think of walking with a step-together-pause walk like you see brides
or graduates having. But at least one instance of the Éowyn
Shieldmaiden theme seems to have this cadence (the stew scene) so
perhaps I'm missing a more important difference.
Some of the
places this theme is heard in TTT:
As Théoden comes out of his funk and
recognizes Éowyn.
As Éowyn tells Aragorn she fears a
cage. This apparently is related to Théoden in that she wants to
fight with her uncle to prove her valor.
As the funeral procession makes it's
way to Théodred's tomb.
As Aragorn tells Éowyn she is the
daughter of Kings and he doesn't think she will live life in a
cage without honor or valor. Even though she is speaking to
Aragorn, what she wishes is to fight alongside her uncle.
The
closing credits for TTT. This seems to be close to the life
in a cage scene but it's abbreviated (containing on the first
and last parts) and is definitely a different take.
Some of the
places this theme is heard in
ROTK:
As Théoden notices Éowyn's
interaction with Aragorn at Edoras and says, "I am happy for
you. He is an honorable man." Éowyn answers, "You are both
honorable men." but Théoden counters, "It was not Théoden of
Rohan who led our people to victory." A triumphant
version on brass is heard when Éowyn stabs the Witch King
helmeted head.
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