Itaril - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Peterson_Hobbit · 02-03-2011, 01:42 PM

Can someone please remind md who Itaril is in The Hobbit? I do not have a copy handy while i'm traveling.

Cheers!

Inziladun · 02-03-2011, 01:48 PM

First off, welcome to the Downs!

I am aware of no such person in The Hobbit, at least as far as the book is concerned.

Pitchwife · 02-03-2011, 02:33 PM

Welcome to the Downs, Peterson_Hobbit!
The Shibboleth of Fëanor gives Itaril (or Itarillë) as the Quenya form of the name Idril, Turgon of Gondolin's daughter, who married Tuor and became Eärendil's mother. Like Inzil has already said, she has no part whatsoever in The Hobbit.

A quick google search of "Itaril hobbit", however, revealed this:

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Originally Posted by http://collider.com/casting-info-for-the-hobbit-revealed/13531

[ITARIL] FEMALE, A WOODLAND ELF, this character is one the Silvan Elves. The Silvan Elves are seen as more earthy and practical. Shorter than other elves, she is still quick and lithe and physically adept, being able to fight with both sword and bow. Showing promise as a fighter at a young age, ITARIL was chosen to train to become part of the Woodland King’s Guard. This is the only life she has ever expected to live, until she meets and secretly falls in love with a young ELF LORD. This role will require a wig and contact lenses to be worn. Some prosthetic make-up may also be required. LEAD. AGE: 17-27. ACCENT – STANDARD R.P.

So it seems like PJ & Co. nicked the name for some token female Elf who wasn't in the book either, but whose presence is presumed necessary in order to feed the unwashed movie-watching masses' hunger for on-screen romance. I'm afraid it takes no extraordinary sagacity to guess who the "young Elf lord" she falls in love with is going to be... *shudder*

Rumil · 02-03-2011, 03:39 PM

And so it begins!

Inziladun · 02-03-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumil

And so it begins!

But where will it end? With Bilbo crashing the auction and dueling with Otho Sackville-Baggins, who is really possessed by Saruman, and is also Gollum's father?

I really don't see why they have to do that sort of rubbish. I hope that particular character will be left on the cutting-room floor.

Mithalwen · 02-03-2011, 04:44 PM

And the laws of Hollywood mean it is fine for a 17 year old to play the love interest of a guy twice her age......eww

02-03-2011, 01:42 PM	#1
Peterson_Hobbit Newly Deceased Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2	Itaril Can someone please remind md who Itaril is in The Hobbit? I do not have a copy handy while i'm traveling. Cheers!

02-03-2011, 01:48 PM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	First off, welcome to the Downs! I am aware of no such person in The Hobbit, at least as far as the book is concerned. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

02-03-2011, 03:39 PM	#4
Rumil Sage & Onions Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Britain Posts: 894	And so it begins! __________________ Rumil of Coedhirion

02-03-2011, 04:44 PM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	And the laws of Hollywood mean it is fine for a 17 year old to play the love interest of a guy twice her age......eww __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace