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Forum: The Books
08-27-2002, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 8,452
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Elendur
I didnt like how Eowyn used older speech. That is...I didnt like how Eowyn used older speech. That is the best I can explain it. She would say things like Thee and other old speech words. I know why Tolkien did this to represent that she was using a... |
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Forum: The Books
07-29-2002, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 42,260
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Elendur
I dont think you can say he had very little self...I dont think you can say he had very little self control. Melkor deceived him and wove lies into his thoughts. How can an elf be expected to be so cunning as to perceive all of Melkors actions? It is... |
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Forum: The Books
07-26-2002, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,875
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Elendur
Is it possible that the evles put a very small...Is it possible that the evles put a very small part of their fea into the swords? Or maybe put some other outside spirit into the sword? Because the swords were aware of the world around them. That... |
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Forum: The Books
07-26-2002, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,008
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Elendur
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Forum: The Books
07-26-2002, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 42,260
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Elendur
I think we should take hybrids into account here....I think we should take hybrids into account here. It is not fair that pure elves would be measured against elves who are half Maia. I accept that Luthien is the greatest of all the Eldar. For you... |
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Forum: The Books
07-26-2002, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,360
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Elendur
Questions about dwarvesA good question was brought up while I was talking to a guy on another forum about dwarves. I was telling him that dwarves are resistant to fire for many reasons. That led to some questions that I... |
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Forum: The Books
07-25-2002, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,943
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Elendur
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Forum: The Books
07-25-2002, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 13,151
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Elendur
Elrond only decided to leave Middle Earth after...Elrond only decided to leave Middle Earth after the ring had been destroyed. Right? This quote was said a long time before the ring was destroyed. Right? So Elrond hadn't even asked her if... |
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Forum: The Movies
07-23-2002, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 13,886
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Elendur
Thats a good point Telcontar. People are so...Thats a good point Telcontar. People are so ignorant. They pick one notable thing to be mad about and never stop. 35,000 children die a day from malnutrition. But that's not glamerous or notable... |
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Forum: The Books
07-19-2002, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,841
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Elendur
Durin's Bane was not the Ring. It was the Balrog....Durin's Bane was not the Ring. It was the Balrog. Sarin is right as well. Gimili must have thought, or hoped atleast, that Balin was still alive. That's why finding Balins tomb was such a suprise... |
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Forum: The Books
07-19-2002, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,968
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Elendur
I dont think the ents could 'detect' evil. When...I dont think the ents could 'detect' evil. When Treebeard met the hobbits he said "I almost feel that I dislike you both" (Not exact). Even though he wasn't hasty and talked with them before deciding... |
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Forum: The Books
07-19-2002, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,008
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Elendur
The answer to your question was answered by...The answer to your question was answered by Tolkien already. - A Short Rest, The Hobbit Maybe you would be interested to read about Melkor dancing along the shoreline with Ulmo and having a... |
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Forum: The Books
07-13-2002, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,993
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Elendur
I must say that my lack of vocabulary knowledge...I must say that my lack of vocabulary knowledge and my inability to express what I think in words has got me in trouble again. smilies/frown.gif I think that women were not unimportant or... |
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Forum: The Books
07-11-2002, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,522
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Elendur
I wouldn't say 'Dont kill people' is a theme of...I wouldn't say 'Dont kill people' is a theme of LOTR. Killing was very necessary sometimes. What about more broad themes? Freindship, Perseverence, Love? I guess these are in many books, but they... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
07-11-2002, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,262
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Elendur
I think that reading the books is a much better...I think that reading the books is a much better experience than watching the movies. But they are two different kinds of entertainment all together, so you can't compare them. I think the best... |
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Forum: The Books
07-11-2002, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,993
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Elendur
I dont think his views of women were sexist, but...I dont think his views of women were sexist, but I think he does view women as more subservient than men. They play the supporting roles most of the time. They seem to mostly be the person behind the... |
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Forum: The Books
07-10-2002, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,384
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Elendur
Bilbo went along because Gandalf chose Bilbo out...Bilbo went along because Gandalf chose Bilbo out of all the hobbits in The Shire because he remembered him from earlier times when Bilbo was young and adventureous. I forgot Gandalfs exact motivation... |
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Forum: The Books
07-10-2002, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 110
Views: 26,957
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Elendur
Ea itself is not in discord because of Melkor. I...Ea itself is not in discord because of Melkor. I think that only pertains to the inhabitants of Ea. Ea was created from the flame imperishable. I dont beleive that flame was 'alive' and capable of... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
07-10-2002, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,198
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Elendur
Well, if you think about it logically this...Well, if you think about it logically this statement makes perfect sense. A hobbit has lived his whole life in The Shire and is use to an extremely comfortable and safe lifestyle and he is the one to... |
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Forum: The Books
07-10-2002, 02:59 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,791
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Elendur
Regarding your question:
They cared...Regarding your question: They cared alot. But there were reasons they didn't directly go and defeat Sauron, which they could have done. I think you should read this thread. ... |
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Forum: The Books
07-10-2002, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,348
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Elendur
I am reviving my old thread to let it be...I am reviving my old thread to let it be discussed more. This essay is excellent and I want to see what more people think of it. |
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Forum: The Books
06-26-2002, 04:36 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 10,780
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Elendur
This is a great topic because I am definitely...This is a great topic because I am definitely unsure about it. I think the eye was not the shape Sauron took. It was the combination of himself and the palantir. Obviously, sitting in his dark... |
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Forum: The Books
06-26-2002, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,214
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Elendur
I think alot about some of the qualitys that...I think alot about some of the qualitys that Gandalf showed in the books. I remember certain quotes of his that I think of every day as an example of what I should be doing. One that comes to mind,... |
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Forum: The Books
06-26-2002, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 11,155
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Elendur
Ivorwen, I doubt Saruman would have made a ring...Ivorwen, I doubt Saruman would have made a ring for no other reason than to look fashionable. I agree with Thingol here completely. The ring was used to give him power to control his army, just as... |
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Forum: The Books
06-25-2002, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 15,527
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Elendur
I think that Orcs should be left out of this...I think that Orcs should be left out of this conversation altogether. They are spawn of Sauron driven by his evil spirit. Because Sauron is complete evil that cannot be persuaded to think any other... |
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