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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
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Replies: 488
Views: 211,889
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Jessica Jade
Hello, everybody. I used to frequent this site like I was being paid to, but alas, it has been 4 long years since I've posted regularly. I'm afraid to say that I haven't kept up; I'd probably have to... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,535
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Jessica Jade
No real time to respond right now, seeing that it's past 4 am, but here's an email from an online friend (http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=mensareject) of mine about the topic. Interesting food... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,535
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Jessica Jade
The following is the intro to my IB (http://www.ibo.org/ibo/index.cfm?ObjectID=C6463F11-140A-4418-84053E942FCACAE2&language=EN) Extended Essay: J.R.R. Tolkien has characterized fantasy as the... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 65
Views: 15,506
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Jessica Jade
Wow, i haven't been here for a while. Great thread! I'm writing an essay on Tolkien, actually , for my IB extended essay, and that's a really interesting point...do you think you could tell me where... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 53
Views: 13,715
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Jessica Jade
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie -- quite fiery about this issue, are you not? Seems like it from your post. Almost like you were becoming indignant and righteous about your view. No worries, i will write a... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 53
Views: 13,715
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Jessica Jade
I'm sure that everyone, at some time, wishes they could change one part about the story, or wonders what would have happened if... In the end, I know that the story would not have been as powerful... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 61
Views: 15,047
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Jessica Jade
well hello everyone, I'm back, after a 5 month hiatus from the 'Downs! This return was inspired by nostalgia- i miss the old days of last year (seems like an eon ago, so much has changed in my life),... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 46
Views: 14,537
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Jessica Jade
I agree that Frodo's case with Gollum was indeed a special one. Frodo, with the Ring on his finger, is able to comprehend the nature of Gollum's damnation, because his own fate is very nearly the... |
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Forum: Middle-earth Mirth
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,894
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Jessica Jade
haha, interesting question. If firstborn elves did not, then did the first humans who awoke have belly buttons? |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,966
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Jessica Jade
Thanks for the great thread, Joy! I just revived it. It really discusses this topic throughly. Everyone who wants to know more about the Secret Fire, go to that thread! |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
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Replies: 24
Views: 8,154
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Jessica Jade
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 81
Views: 21,020
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Jessica Jade
I think that all 9 Ringwraiths together might be able to kill a Balrog, but if it were one-on-one, between the Witch King and Gothmog for example, the Balrog would definitely win. |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,783
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Jessica Jade
It's interesting how hobbits are portrayed as creatures who love to eat a lot, but they are never considered gluttons. I agree that their meals are probably not as big as our meals. At least not all... |
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Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin
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Replies: 59
Views: 102,618
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Jessica Jade
This is a wonderful thread! Thanks for all the great info and points everyone! I agree that the Flame of Anor is the Flame Imperishable. It makes perfect sense. Melkor, the greatest of the Valar,... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,139
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Jessica Jade
I personally found The Sil fascinating from the very start, right when i first opened to Ainulindalė. The mythological writing style captivated me. I agree that the hardest part of reading the Sil... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,089
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Jessica Jade
I disagree. Hobbits ARE like little people--little in stature and have little ambition. And the modest ambition is what makes ALL the difference. How many humans do you know want nothing more than to... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,893
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Jessica Jade
Hmmm...I'm not so sure about that, because I highly doubt that orcs have any hope of being uncorrupted. But anyway, that kind of stuff was discussed in The Meaning of Pity and Mercy thread-- by the... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,089
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Jessica Jade
Yes, basically it all comes down to the nature of hobbits-- hobbits live very simple lives, they are free from the weaknesses that bring ordinary humans down: jealousy, envy, corruption-- things that... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,089
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Jessica Jade
Hobbits are very content. They are happy and they have peace in their lives. Everything that they could possibly want or need is in their very own Shire. The Ring is like a burning glass by which all... |
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Forum: Middle-earth Mirth
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Replies: 73
Views: 16,356
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Jessica Jade
lol! That was brilliant, Thenamir! http://www.plauder-smilies.de/biglaugh.gif |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 58
Views: 13,536
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Jessica Jade
Insight doesn't have to mean that we are being exposed to things that we've never thought of before. It just means that we've gained a newer and more profound way of looking at certain situations in... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,893
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Jessica Jade
For more in-depth discussion on this topic, please visit The Meaning of Pity and Mercy (http://forum.barrowdowns.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=10&t=000605) thread. I promise you-it's... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,819
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Jessica Jade
<font color=33CCFF> I admit that you do have a point, obloquy. I agree that it is extremely annoying when mindless, hormone-charged teeneyboppers turn the 'Downs into a place for drooling over... |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 47
Views: 14,157
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Jessica Jade
that was great, Elanor! Hilariously brilliant! smilies/biggrin.gif heh heh. |
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Forum: The Books
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,819
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Jessica Jade
errrr...what exactly are you implying, obloquy? That we all sound like clueless idiots who've never picked up LOTR or the Sil? smilies/eek.gif If you know more about this topic, by all means,... |
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