[The Saucepan Man]

Yes, I agree that that having Sauron believe Pippin to be the Ringbearer will work well. But I can't get over the inconsistency between this and Frodo's episode with the Nazgul in Osgiliath.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I'm actually a bit glad about that, because it means the Nazgul most likely *didn't* see Frodo at Osgiliath, which is what I believed to be true. (Otherwise that scene is just too ridiculous for words.) <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Yes, I agree that this would redeem that silly little episode somewhat, Lily. The Nazgul confrontation and Faramir's illogical decision to let Frodo and Sam continue on their way to Mordor in consequence of it, was one of my main gripes with TTT. <P>But it still presents problems. Firstly, it is difficult to imagine how a Ringwraith could come that close to the Ring and not sense it (perhaps he just had a bad cold which stuffed up his senses ). But more importantly (in terms of film plausibility) the only possible explanation for that scene for me was that it would lead to Sauron believing that the Ring was bound for Minas Tirith (thus tying in with Aragorn's challenge to him via the Palantir, which I understand will take place in Minas Tirith rather than Edoras). Take that rationale away, and the scene (and indeed the whole journey to Osgiliath) just makes no sense to me at all, except for providing a climax to Frodo and Sam's journey, which could have been achieved by alternative means (and I don't mean Shelob).<p>[ August 28, 2003: Message edited by: The Saucepan Man ]