Eowyn is an unhappy character in Lord of the Rings who is relegated to caring for her sick uncle while her brother fights. She wants adventure but is confined to domestic duties due to her gender. Gandalf points out to Eomer that Eowyn has a fierce spirit like him and also desires to fight, though this is overlooked by her brother. In the book, Eomer has a realization about Eowyn's unhappiness with her prescribed role after speaking with Gandalf.