Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien, The Return of

All your words are but to say: you are a woman, and your part is in the house. But when the men have died in battle and honour, you have leave to be burned in the house, for the men will need it no more. But I am of the House of Eorl and not a serving-woman. I can ride and wield blade, and I do not fear either pain or death.

All your words are but to say: you are a woman, and your par

Summary

This quote emphasizes the frustration of the speaker, who is being dismissed and underestimated solely based on her gender. The person addressed presumes that as a woman, her role is confined to domesticity. However, she assertively claims her identity as a member of a noble house and rejects the notion that her abilities are limited to servitude. She defies stereotypes by declaring her proficiency in riding and combat, expressing no fear of sacrifice or peril. The quote serves as a powerful manifesto against gender norms and inequality, advocating for equal opportunities and recognition for women.

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By J. R. R. Tolkien, The Return of

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