Reviews for "Okay, NOW Panic!"

Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:07 pm

Thanks, guys - glad you enjoyed it.

Daeuial - I did not mean it to seem nearly so significant as you clearly did. You have to remember that the elves are specifically stated by JRRT as being unusual from other societies in that there is little to no distinction between the sexes for most skills, nor in class. The implication is that things are otherwise in the mortal societies - more 'traditional', if you will. There is also clear indication that such is the case within Rohan (as it would be elsewhere) in Gandalf's comments regarding the dark gloom that hung over Eowyn and led to her riding to war in the first place - her not being happy with her 'lot' as a woman and the feminine roles set out for her - as being part of Saruman's work - i.e. it was not the norm and a bad thing, for all she was celebrated and lauded for what she did on the battlefield (and clearly knew how to use a sword, thus the Rohirrim perhaps did not think of their womenfolk in quite the same way as perhaps the Gondorians might have done). It is a traditionally male dominated society, for all women have a role to play and can be powerful (Eowyn was left in charge when the rode to Helm's Deep, and should have been in charge in Theoden's stead when they rode to Gondor too). Bards, minstrels, public singers and performers are all male in Tolkien, and always were so in Western society until (comparatively) recently - about the 18th century is when things began to change. I simply saw it that human women, whilst they would sing a lot, amongst themselves, with the family, in informal settings, in terms of a public performance such as this it would be more usual to have a 'professional' (or 'good amateur') to do the honours, not because a woman was incapable, but simply because that was the tradition of it. You also have to look at things like the description of the feasting in Beowulf for example - such things were very male affairs. I do think, though, if there had been a lot more Gondorian women there (don't forget there were only a small number of ladies-in-waiting and that was all) then perhaps a group of them might have sung which would not have left Penny seeming quite so strange. But everyone would have understood she was alone in representing her people - like Legolas and Gimli - and that in itself would have meant there was little option for her. It would have been considered odd, but not a major faux pas, and much of that would have been cancelled out by the sentiment expressed and that it was smiled on by both kings. Smile smiley face

Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:53 pm

Wow it's been a while since you updated hehe It was an amazing chapter though I shed a few tears I won't lie haha I hope you update soon! Smile smiley face

Keep up the good work! Smile smiley face

Mon Apr 09, 2007 5:49 pm

This was a great chapter! I love that Penny talked to Elrond and gave him some peace. Also the similarities between her family still being alive and never seeing them again and Elrond's daughter being alive and never seeing her again is a neat twist. Good job, I love it. I'm trying to get my husband, who has never read LOTR fan fiction, to start with your stories because they are sooo well written!

Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:35 pm

Thanks for another terrific chapter. I've been reading your LJ and wondering if we might see the return of Penny soon Smile smiley face

This must have been a hard chapter to get just right, delicate situations and a real turning now in the storyline for Penny. Hoping for happier times ahead for all Smile smiley face

Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:15 am

I imagine that was a very hard chap to write, period. Very depressing stuff. I am depressed just reading it, can't imagine writing it. But Elrond consoling her, and her knowledge finally doing someone some good... brilliant stroke.

Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:16 pm

what a good chapter. It brought tears to my eyes, the scene between Elrond and Penny. I myself have always wondered what Elrond would have to tell his wife and the utter pain he went through leaving his only daughter behind to die. can't wait for the next installment.

Thu Apr 12, 2007 4:08 pm

Glorious! Just lovely. I always end up reading these at work where I have to try to not cry. The wait between chapters is well worth it.

Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:17 am

First I have to say. This is a very thought threw story and very well written.
Al I can say is. Go on with the good writing. And I hope penny is to have a long en loving life. In the end.

Greetings maiky

Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:52 am

You're going to finish this, right? I'm so far beyond hooked now; my only respite is the length of the chapters. It's been two months since the last update. Are you all right? XD

Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:01 am

Apologies, Tourniquette - and thank you for asking after me. ;D Nah, I'm fine, just RL is very busy so I little time to write, or if I have free time am often not in any fit state to get my brain suitably in gear.

Anyway, new chapter just posted, and chapter 47 will not be far behind it (it's nearly all written, just in the 'final draft' stages). Smile smiley face

Enjoy!

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