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Osse · 01-27-2005, 06:48 AM

Another key dream used by the author as a source of information - undoubtedly sent from the Valar, was the recurring dream sent to Faramir on several ocassions, and to Boromir once - the dream talking of Durin's Bane.

Later, Faramir talks of having a dream, both as a child and adult of a monstrous wave engulfing him. This has been discussed on these forums before, and is thought to be an echo of his Numenorean descent. As you say Neithan, Tolkien uses dreams quite extensively throughout the books - and yet we never really know why, whether they are hinting to his own life experiences or beliefs, hidden plots, or just a piece of script in order to develop his characters - perhaps all, perhaps none.

I too am eager for others to think of some other instances were dreams are used in the books, and how...

Regards,

Ossë

01-27-2005, 06:48 AM	#7
Osse Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Encircling Sea, deciding which ship to ruin next...could be yours. Posts: 274	Another key dream used by the author as a source of information - undoubtedly sent from the Valar, was the recurring dream sent to Faramir on several ocassions, and to Boromir once - the dream talking of Durin's Bane. Later, Faramir talks of having a dream, both as a child and adult of a monstrous wave engulfing him. This has been discussed on these forums before, and is thought to be an echo of his Numenorean descent. As you say Neithan, Tolkien uses dreams quite extensively throughout the books - and yet we never really know why, whether they are hinting to his own life experiences or beliefs, hidden plots, or just a piece of script in order to develop his characters - perhaps all, perhaps none. I too am eager for others to think of some other instances were dreams are used in the books, and how... Regards, Ossë __________________ 'A thinking tyrant, it seemed to Vetinari, had a much harder job than a ruler raised to power by some idiot system like democracy. At least HE could tell the people he was THEIR fault.' Last edited by Osse; 01-27-2005 at 06:49 AM. Reason: Typographic errors.